Serving in the Indian Army is a matter of pride for every Indian. These soldiers remain deployed to protect the country even in the most difficult situations. Be it duty in temperatures of -20°C to -30°C or the battlefield, Indian Army soldiers show their loyalty to the country at all times.
Today we will tell you about the salary of soldiers and officers of the Indian Army, which is decided on the basis of rank and pay commission. Along with this, many Indian Army personnel Allowances and facilities Also provides.
Rank wise salary structure in Indian Army
1. Constable and Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO)
- Constable:
- ₹25,000 per month (cash in hand).
- This does not include allowances.
- Lance Naik:
- ₹30,000 per month.
- Constable:
- ₹40,000 per month.
2. Lieutenant
- Under the 10th Pay Commission, Lieutenant basic salary Ranges from ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500.
- Allowances are in addition to this salary.
3. Captain
- The basic salary of a Captain ranges from ₹61,300 to ₹1,93,900.
- This does not include allowances.
4. Lieutenant Colonel
- Under Pay Level 12A, the salary of Lieutenant Colonel ranges from ₹1,21,200 to ₹2,12,400.
- Allowances are extra.
5. Colonel
- Colonels get a salary of ₹1,30,600 to ₹2,15,900 under Pay Level 13.
- This amount is without allowances.
6. Brigadier
- The salary of a Brigadier ranges from ₹1,39,600 to ₹2,17,600 under pay level 13A.
- This also does not include allowances.
7. Major General
- The pay of Major General under Level 14 ranges from ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200.
8. Lieutenant General (HAG Scale)
- Lieutenant General gets a salary of ₹1,82,200 to ₹2,24,100 in the HAG scale.
- There are no allowances in this.
9. Lieutenant General (HAG+ Scale)
- The salary in HAG+ scale ranges from ₹2,05,400 to ₹2,24,400.
10. VCOAS/Army Commander/Lieutenant General (NEGS)
- Officers of this rank get ₹2,25,000 under pay level 17.
- No allowance is included in this.
11.Chief of Army Staff
- ₹2,50,000 to Indian Army Chief fixed salary Are being given.
- There is no additional allowance in this.
NDA exam and starting salary
- National Defense Academy (NDA) Candidates who join the Army through this get ₹56,100 per month during training.
- After completion of training they Lieutenant Is appointed to the post of.
- As a Lieutenant, his salary ranges from ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500.
Other benefits available to Indian Army personnel
- Perks and Facilities:
- to military personnel Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA)And Transport Allowance (TA) Like allowances are available.
- special duty allowance And high altitude allowance Like special allowances are also given.
- Accommodation and Medical Facilities:
- Army personnel are provided free medical care and government accommodation facilities.
- Pension and Gratuity:
- After completion of service, soldiers are given pension and other benefits.