Indian Army has a better life for you if you dare to join the Indian Army. After the 6th pay commission, the pay scale of an Indian army officer has increased. Not only pay scale, there are multiple allowances for Indian army officers. As a matter of fact, the CTC for a Lieutenant would be approximately Rs. 65000/- per month.
Indian Army Officer’s Pay Scale & Allowances
After the 7th pay commission, there are huge changes in the payment structure as mentioned below. Being a Lieutenant in India army at the age of 21 is indeed a dream job for many. Let’s have a look at pay scale of Indian army officers.
| Post | Pay Scale | Grade Pay | Army Service Pay | Total IN HAND Cash (Salary) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sepoy | 5200-20200 | 1800 | 2000 | 25,000 |
| Lance Naik | 5200-20200 | 2000 | 2000 | 30,000 |
| Naik | 5200-20200 | 2400 | 2000 | 35,000 |
| Havaldar | 5200-20200 | 2800 | 2000 | 40,000 |
| Naib Subedar | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 2000 | 45,000 |
| Subedar | 9300-34800 | 4600 | 2000 | 50,000 |
| Subedar Major | 9300-34800 | 4800 | 2000 | 65,000 |
| Lieutenant | 15600-39100 | 5400 | 6000 | 68,000 |
| Captain | 15600-39100 | 6100 | 6000 | 75,000 |
| Major | 15600-39100 | 6600 | 6000 | 1,00,000 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | 37400-67000 | 8000 | 6000 | 1,12,000 |
| Colonel | 37400-67000 | 8700 | 6000 | 1,30,000 |
| Brigadier | 37400-67000 | 8900 | 6000 | – |
| Major General | 37400-67000 | 10,000 | – | – |
| Lieutenant General | 37400-67000 | – | – | – |
(OLD) Indian Army Officer’s Pay Scale & Allowances (OLD)
The promotion from Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel is on time scale basis and thereafter on selection basis subject to fulfillment of requisite service condition. The pay scale and promotion criteria is as follows: –
| RANK | PAY BANDS/SCALE | GRADE PAY | MSP |
| LIEUTENANT | PB-3/15600-39100 | 5400 | 6000 |
| CAPTAIN | PB-3/15600-39100 | 6100 | 6000 |
| MAJOR | PB-3/15600-39100 | 6600 | 6000 |
| LT COLONEL | PB-4/37400-67000 | 8000 | 6000 |
| COLONEL | PB-4/37400-67000 | 8700 | 6000 |
| BRIGADIER | PB-4/37400-67000 | 8900 | 6000 |
| MAJOR GENERAL | PB-4/37400-67000 | 10000 | NIL |
| LT GENERAL / HAG SCALE |
67000 – (annual increment @ 3%) – 79000 |
NIL | NIL |
| HAG + Scale * *Admissible to 1/3rd of total strength of Lt Gens |
75500 – (annual increment @ 3%) – 80000 |
NIL | NIL |
| VCOAS / Army Cdr / Lt Gen (NFSG) |
80000 (fixed) | NIL | NIL |
| COAS | 90000 (fixed) | NIL | NIL |
Allowances as applicable
The rates of allowances applicable to officer are as under:
| Allowances | To Whom Applicable | Rates |
| Field Area Allowance | Officers Posted to Fd Area | Rs. 4200/-PM |
| High Altitude/ Uncongenial Climate Siachen |
Officers Posted in High Attitude/Uncongenial Climate Officers Posted in Siachen |
Rs. 11200 |
Rs.14000/-PMFlying PayOfficers Posted as Army
Aviators9000PMParachute PayOfficers Posted in Active Parachute BNs/Regt1200PMSpecial Forces AllowanceOfficers posted in Special Forces9000PMTransport AllowanceOfficers Posted in
Peace StationsRs3200/-+DA PM in A1/A cities and
Rs 1600+DA PM at other placesHouse Rent AllowanceTo officers not provided
Govt. Accommodation10-30% of Basic Pay (Pay Band + Grade Pay + MSP)Kit Maintenance AllowanceAll officers400/-PMUniform Allowance
(Outfit Allowance)All officersInitial 14000/- and
3000/- every Three YearsQualification Pay/ Grant for Service CoursesAll officers undergoing specified coursesRs 6000 to 20000/-Instructional AllowanceAll Officers Posted as
Instructors1800/-
NOTE: In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces, the rates of these allowance have been further enhanced by 25% as Dearness allowance has gone up by 50%.
Cost to Company [CTC]: The CTC for a Lieutenant would be approximately Rs. 65000/- per month. This includes Basic Pay, DA, Grade Pay, Military Service Pay, Tech Pay, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance. These rates are not statutory and are subject to change.
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Yes…
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PLease quote all the the details, and promptly address Indian Army Hd Qurt. Ask for the require info, definitely they will help you out.
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Yes you are eligible for SSB through Direct Entry Scheme. Ofcourse, you cannot join NDA. You can join NDA after Higher Secondary School or in the first / second yr of your college if within the age limit..
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No
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Can u pls tell me tell me what are the qualifications is best to get indian army best post.
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NDA
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Never
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Sir can you tell me about various entries through which i can become an army officer as i am a conference out in tes 32
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No chance
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sir, what qualities are required to get into the INDIAN ARMY ?
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Just keep your mouth shut !!!!
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Haha mouth shut, good one.
This is correct in Army an officer above you can screw your happiness so keep your mouth shut and obey that’s what is the main quality your supposed to develop you can say yes sir. Apart from that you can keep your self fit to fight enemies if at all you get a chance to fight for your country. Believe me Army job is a very boring job. Join only if you don’t have any other option. I don’t have anything against the Indian Army as a matter fact it is what it is.
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How much % I should have in graduation(b.a) to apply for cds or any other exams through which I can get into indian army?
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no such %defined, u hv to simply pass
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Hello boss prasanna indrajith take your comment back …..ask for a excuse now, do u know about any one of army person and his life
They are giving their todays for our better tomorrow’s
In kargil the most of people died are not corporates ..they are our soldiers man…..
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50% for cds exam
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Hello Sir,
I want to join indian army
but my eyes are weak
i have -3.5 Power Glasses..
So can I join Amry by National Defence academy???
Please Help me..
My Email I’d Is – nikhilmehta232005@gmail.com
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sir i m from commerce background and pursuing my graduation in bcom hons 2 year can i give this exam ?? please tell me.