Job switch & exit guides
Notice buyouts, gratuity, leave encashment, and offer comparison — what to verify beyond headline CTC.
Tax Year 2026–27 (FY 2026–27) tax slabs in engine
Reviewed July 2026
- Leave encashment rules and tax treatment in India
Why leave encashment during service is fully taxed but encashment at resignation isn't — the four-way exemption limit, and the mistakes that shrink people's payout.
- Final settlement checklist: what your employer owes you when you resign
Check final-settlement credits, proposed recoveries and component-specific wage deadlines before signing a no-dues certificate.
- How notice period buyout usually works (India)
What a buyout is trying to approximate, common ways employers compute it, and what to verify in your contract.
- What is gratuity in India (and how estimates work)
A straightforward overview of gratuity intent, common formula intuition, eligibility context, and tax caveats.
- How to compare job offers beyond CTC in India
A checklist for comparing offers using in-hand, benefits, risk, and growth — not just the biggest CTC headline.
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