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Indian Army Salary 2023

By BYJU'S Exam Prep

Updated on: September 11th, 2023

Indian Army Salary is per the 7th Pay Commission, and the level of payment is 10. Apart from the handsome salary, the job provides a way of life, adventure, and perks associated with this job, along with the opportunity to work for the Nation inspiring the young generation to Join the Indian Army. The basic Indian Army salary is INR 56,100 per month, excluding allowances like TA, DA, HRA, etc. In this post, we share with you all the details of salary after the 7th pay commission, pay band and Indian Army salary per month, in hand, and more.

Besides the lucrative salary, candidates are attracted by the pride and honour of being in the Defence forces. The power, responsibilities, and opportunity to serve the country also play big roles. Below we have mentioned every tiny detail of the Indian Army salary for all the curious candidates.

Indian Army Salary 2023

Indian Army Salary depends on the position and ranks an officer holds. For example, the salary of Lieutenant in Indian Army is INR 68000/- in hand. Every year, thousands of eligible candidates apply for the Defence exams, such as NDA, CDS, CAPF, etc., to join the Indian Army forces, which is considered one of the most prestigious jobs in the world. Along with prestige and honour, it also offers a very lucrative Indian Army salary and other allowances such as Transportation allowances, Flying allowance, etc. Check the rank-wise Indian Army salary per month in the sections below.

Indian Army Salary and Ranks

There are multiple ranks in the Indian Army on which officers get promoted or recruited, like Sepoy, Naik, Havaldar, Subedar, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, etc. The following section will check out these ranks’ Indian Army salary.

Indian Army Pay Scale and In-hand Salary

Here, we are providing grade pay of the Indian Army salary per the level, rank & structure. These salary has been updated as per the latest pay commission. The final in-hand Indian Army Salary may vary due to the various pay and perks provided by the Indian Army.

Indian Army Rank and Salary

Pay Scale (INR)

Grade Pay (INR)

Cash In-hand (INR)

Sepoy

5200-20200 (Level 3)

1800

Approx. 25,000

Lance Naik

5200-20200

2000

30,000

Naik

5200-20200 (Level 4)

2400

35,000

Havaldar

5200-20200 (Level 5)

2800

40,000

Naib Subedar

9300-34800 (Level 6)

4200

45,000

Subedar

9300-34800 (Level 7)

4600

50,000

Subedar Major

9300-34800 (Level 8)

4800

65,000

Lieutenant

15600-39100 (Level 10)

5400

68,000

Captain

15600-39100 (Level 10 B)

6100

75,000

Major

15600-39100 (Level 11)

6600

1,00,000

Lieutenant Colonel

37400-67000 (Level 12)

8000

1,12,000

Colonel

37400-67000 (Level 13)

8700

1,30,000

Brigadier

37400-67000 (Level 13A)

8900

Major General

37400-67000 (Level 14)

10,000

Lieutenant General

37400-67000

Details of MSP (Military Service Pay): Officers in the rank of Lieutenant to Brigadier are also entitled to a Military Service Pay (MSP) of INR 15,500 per month.

The Stipend for Cadet Training: Gentlemen and Lady cadets are entitled to a stipend of INR 56,100/- per month during their complete training duration in service academies, i.e., during the training period at OTA and IMA.

Flying Allowance: Pilots/ Army Aviators serving in the Army Aviation Corps are entitled to a flying allowance, which is for Lieutenant and above (i.e., Level 10 and above): INR 25,000/- p.m. (fixed).

Indian Army Salary and Other Allowances

Army personnel recruited into the Defence force get additional compensation from the basic Indian Army Salary. Army personnel is also eligible for other benefits besides the HRA and transportation. In addition to the allowances mentioned above, the Indian Army salary is also provided with a few more perks and benefits.

Allowance

Indian Army Pay

Transportation Allowances

INR 1,600 to 3,200

Kit Maintenance Allowances

INR 400 per Month

Counterinsurgency

INR 6,300

Parachute Pay

INR 1,200

High Altitude Allowances

INR 5,600

Special Forces

INR 9,000 per Month

Siachen

INR 14,000

Flying Pay

INR 9,000

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