Data sources
Every rule we use, where it comes from, and when we last checked it.
We never make up exam specs, age limits, tax slabs or formulas. Each value lives in a typed data file with its official source and a "last verified" date. If we could not confirm a value, it is marked Unverified, the tool shows a warning, and no dedicated page is created for it.
Exam photo & signature
| Rule set | Status | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC CSE (2026) | Verified | UPSC — Instructions for uploading the photo & signature (online application portal) | |
| IBPS PO (CRP PO/MT-XV (2025)) | Verified | IBPS — Guidelines for scanning and upload of documents (CRP PO/MT-XV) | |
| SSC CGL (2026) | Verified | SSC Notice — Combined Graduate Level Examination (published on ssc.gov.in) | |
| NEET UG (2026 (unverified)) | Unverified | NTA public notice (2020) — specifications for photographs | |
| JEE Main (2026 (unverified)) | Unverified | JEE (Main) 2024 Information Bulletin |
Exam age limits
| Rule set | Status | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC CSE (2026) | Verified | UPSC Examination Notice No. 05/2026-CSE dated 04.02.2026 | |
| IBPS PO (CRP PO/MT-XV (2025)) | Verified | IBPS Notification CRP PO/MT-XV | |
| SSC CGL (2026) | Verified | SSC CGL Notice — age limit as on 01-08-2026 |
CGPA formulas
| Rule set | Status | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBSE | Verified | CBSE Circular 24/2010: "Subject wise indicative percentage of marks = 9.5 × GP" | |
| VTU | Verified | VTU — CGPA Standard Formula | |
| Anna University | Verified | Anna University — Undergraduate Academic Regulations 2021 (R2021) | |
| AKTU | Verified | AKTU — Rules & Regulations (Ordinance 2017-18), clause 15 | |
| DU | Verified | University of Delhi Notification dated 18.10.2019 (Ord. IX (8)) — CBCS final percentage | |
| Mumbai University | Unverified | University of Mumbai (official conversion not located) |
Income tax
| Rule set | Status | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slabs, rebate, surcharge (FY 2026-27) | Verified | Income Tax Department — Tax rates; Deductions allowable (standard deduction ₹75,000 new / ₹50,000 old; rebate ₹60,000 up to ₹12 lakh) | |
| EPF rates & wage ceiling | Verified | Ministry of Labour & Employment — Cabinet approves higher EPFO wage ceiling (₹15,000 → ₹25,000 from 17 Sep 2026); EPF Scheme 1952 (12% employee + 12% employer) |
Professional tax
| Rule set | Status | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | Verified | MahaGST — Rate schedules under the Profession Tax Act, 1975 (updated up to 31.03.2025) | |
| Karnataka | Unverified | Karnataka Professional Tax FAQ (exempt below ₹25,000 from 01.04.2023) | |
| No professional tax (e.g. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan) | Unverified | States that do not levy profession tax on salaries |
Pay commission
| Rule set | Status | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th CPC pay matrix (entry pay) | Verified | Report of the Seventh Central Pay Commission — Pay Matrix | |
| DA, HRA rates & 8th CPC status | Verified | PIB — Cabinet approves Terms of Reference of 8th CPC (28 Oct 2025); PIB — DA raised to 63% w.e.f. 01.07.2026 |
GST
| Rule set | Status | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| GST rate structure | Verified | PIB — Recommendations of the 56th GST Council (two-rate structure 5% / 18% plus 40% special rate, from 22 Sep 2025) |
Rent receipts
| Rule set | Status | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landlord PAN threshold & revenue stamp | Verified | Income Tax Department — Employees: benefits allowable (landlord PAN if annual rent exceeds ₹1 lakh, Circular 08/2013) |
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