Facilities Given To Indian Army Officer: There are many professions that are considered best, but living an Army officer’s life is best in its own way. Defence life has a special taste for the people living it that remaining people will never know. Apart from all the facilities they get, there is huge respect for all and the wonderful culture that exists inside the organization.
Many of us have nurtured the aspiration of serving in the Indian Army since our childhood, influenced by the stirring narratives of patriotic films. However, as we mature, practical considerations begin to shape our career choices. Whether one has graduated or just completed their 12th standard, myriad enticing career avenues are available. Yet, the allure of the Indian Army remains so potent that some even forgo opportunities at premier institutions like the IITs to embark on a journey as an Army officer. In this article, we’ll delve into the top 10 amenities and distinct allowances provided to officers of the Indian Army.
Allowances of Indian Army Officers
We present a compilation of various allowances granted to officers in the Indian Army. These allowances represent specific monetary compensations given to officers and other army personnel to address particular expenses and challenges. They are integrated into the basic salary.
| No. | Allowance Name | Rank | Amount in ₹, Per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Flying Allowance | Lieutenant Colonel and Equivalent and Above | 25,000 |
| Major and Equivalent | 25,000 | ||
| Captain and Equivalent | 25,000 | ||
| Lieutenant and Equivalent | 25,000 | ||
| 2. | Field Area Allowance | Lieutenant Colonel and Equivalent and Above | 10,500 |
| Major and Equivalent | 10,500 | ||
| Captain and Equivalent | 10,500 | ||
| Lieutenant and Equivalent | 10,500 | ||
| 3. | Modified Field Area Allowance | Lieutenant Colonel and Equivalent and Above | 6,300 |
| Major and Equivalent | 6,300 | ||
| Captain and Equivalent | 6,300 | ||
| Lieutenant and Equivalent | 6,300 | ||
| 4. | Highly Active Field Area Allowance | Lieutenant Colonel and Equivalent and Above | 16,900 |
| Major and Equivalent | 16,900 | ||
| Captain and Equivalent | 16,900 | ||
| Lieutenant and Equivalent | 16,900 | ||
| 5. | Counter Insurgency in Peace Area Allowance | Lieutenant Colonel and Equivalent and Above | 10,500 |
| Major and Equivalent | 10,500 | ||
| Captain and Equivalent | 10,500 | ||
| Lieutenant and Equivalent | 10,500 | ||
| 6. | Counter Insurgency (CI Ops) in Field Area Allowance | Lieutenant Colonel and Equivalent and Above | 16,900 |
| Major and Equivalent | 16,900 | ||
| Captain and Equivalent | 16,900 | ||
| Lieutenant and Equivalent | 16,900 | ||
| 7. | Counter Insurgency in Modified Area Allowance | Lieutenant Colonel and Equivalent and Above | 13,013 |
| Major and Equivalent | 13,013 | ||
| Captain and Equivalent | 13,013 | ||
| Lieutenant and Equivalent | 13,013 | ||
| 8. | High Altitude Allowance | Lieutenant Colonel and Equivalent and Above | CAT-1 = 3,400 |
| CAT-2 = 5,300 | |||
| CAT-3 = 25,000 | |||
| Major and Equivalent | CAT-1 = 3,400 | ||
| CAT-2 = 5,300 | |||
| CAT-3 = 25,000 | |||
| Captain and Equivalent | CAT-1 = 3,400 | ||
| CAT-2 = 5,300 | |||
| CAT-3 = 25,000 | |||
| Lieutenant and Equivalent | CAT-1 = 3,400 | ||
| CAT-2 = 5,300 | |||
| CAT-3 = 25,000 | |||
| 9. | Para Allowance | Lieutenant Colonel and Equivalent and Above | 10,500 |
| Major and Equivalent | 10,500 | ||
| Captain and Equivalent | 10,500 | ||
| Lieutenant and Equivalent | 10,500 | ||
| 10. | Siachen Allowance | 42,500 |
Key Facilities and Allowances for Indian Army Officers
- Canteen Facility:
- Known as a premier facility for officers.
- Goods, including electronics, available at concessional rates at CSD.
- Concessions on two-wheelers and four-wheelers.
- Medical Facilities:
- Covers medical expenses for officers and their dependents.
- Access to Army, Air Force, and Navy Hospitals.
- Sports:
- Active promotion and encouragement of sports.
- Well-maintained complexes for sports like Golf, Football, Volleyball, Basketball.
- Regular sports tournaments organized.
- Education:
- Grants for higher education after 10 years of service.
- Transport:
- Provision of a car, including a driver (e.g., Tata Safari).
- Concessions on railway and airfare.
- Adventurous Activities:
- Encouragement of activities like Skydiving, Mountaineering, Trekking, Motorsports, Rowing.
- Regular adventure camps conducted.
- Notable: Brigadier Saurabh Singh Shekhawat’s three ascents of Mt. Everest.
- Accommodation:
- Furnished housing at nominal rates with spacious gardens.
- Located in the scenic Cantonment Area.
- Insurance:
- Insurance coverage of 75 Lakh ₹.
- Pension:
- Pension entitlement after 20 years of service (50% of last drawn salary).
- Disability pension also provided.
- Membership of Clubs:
- Various clubs for recreational activities.
- Regular meet-ups and events organized.
Other Facilities Given To Indian Army Officer
- Promotion to higher ranks as per authorization.
- Free rations, CSD facilities and medical facilities to self and dependents when embodied for training, military service or on Permanent Staff.
- Facilities of leave, leave encashment, accommodation and leave travel concessions when embodied for training, military service or on Permanent Staff.
- Entitlement to all medals and awards as applicable to the Regular Army.
- Rank Pay as applicable to Regular Army.
- DA as applicable during service embodiment.
- Special increments on completion of 3 to 5 Annual Training Camps.
- Entitlement of pension for officers with 20 years and JCOs and Other Ranks with 15 years aggregate embodied service (actual physical service).
- Facilities of Army Welfare Housing Organisation after 10 years of embodied/ physical service.
- Terminal gratuity at the time of discharge/ retirement (other than civil Govt employees).
- Ex-servicemen status and free medical facilities to pensioners.
- Certain State Govts and Departments give the following incentives to TA personnel:-Cash awards varying from Rs 2500/- to Rs 5000/- by State Govts on award of TA Decoration/ TA Medal.
- Mufti allowance and lump sum daily allowance by departments like ONGC and IOC.
