The salary in the Indian Army varies based on rank, experience, and allowances. Here’s a general breakdown:
"A soldier’s true reward is not in his salary, but in the honor of serving his motherland." 🇮🇳
Introduction
The Indian Army offers a structured and prestigious career path, with salaries and benefits reflecting the responsibilities and risks associated with each rank. The salary structure is primarily determined by the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), which standardizes pay scales across various ranks and positions.
1. Salary Structure for Soldiers (Other Ranks)
Sepoy (Private):
- Pay Level: 3
- Basic Pay: ₹21,700 per month
- Grade Pay: ₹1,800
- In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹25,000 per month
Lance Naik:
- Pay Level: 3
- Basic Pay: ₹21,700 per month
- Grade Pay: ₹2,000
- In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹30,000 per month
Naik:
- Pay Level: 4
- Basic Pay: ₹25,500 per month
- Grade Pay: ₹2,400
- In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹35,000 per month
Havildar:
- Pay Level: 5
- Basic Pay: ₹29,200 per month
- Grade Pay: ₹2,800
- In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹40,000 per month
Naib Subedar:
- Pay Level: 6
- Basic Pay: ₹35,400 per month
- Grade Pay: ₹4,200
- In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹45,000 per month
Subedar:
- Pay Level: 7
- Basic Pay: ₹44,900 per month
- Grade Pay: ₹4,600
- In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹50,000 per month
Subedar Major:
- Pay Level: 8
- Basic Pay: ₹47,600 per month
- Grade Pay: ₹4,800
- In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹65,000 per month
Note: The in-hand salary includes basic pay along with various allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), Military Service Pay (MSP), and other applicable benefits.
2. Salary Structure for Commissioned Officers
Lieutenant:
- Pay Level: 10
- Basic Pay: ₹56,100 per month
- Grade Pay: ₹5,400
- In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹68,000 per month
Captain:
- Pay Level: 10B
- Basic Pay: ₹61,300 per month
- Grade Pay: ₹6,100
- In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹75,000 per month
Major:
- Pay Level: 11
- Basic Pay: ₹69,400 per month
- Grade Pay: ₹6,600
- In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹1,00,000 per month
Lieutenant Colonel:
- Pay Level: 12
- Basic Pay: ₹1,21,200 per month
- Grade Pay: ₹8,000
- In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹1,12,000 per month
Colonel:
- Pay Level: 13
- Basic Pay: ₹1,30,600 per month
- Grade Pay: ₹8,700
- In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹1,30,000 per month
Brigadier:
- Pay Level: 13A
- Basic Pay: ₹1,39,600 per month
- Grade Pay: ₹8,900
- In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹1,39,600 per month
Major General:
- Pay Level: 14
- Basic Pay: ₹1,44,200 per month
- Grade Pay: ₹10,000
- In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹1,44,200 per month
Lieutenant General:
- Pay Level: 15
- Basic Pay: ₹1,82,200 per month
- Grade Pay: N/A
- In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹1,82,200 per month
General (Chief of Army Staff):
- Pay Level: 18
- Basic Pay: ₹2,50,000 per month (fixed)
- Grade Pay: N/A
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