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Indian Army Salary | Basic Pay and Grade Pay, Benefits and Allowances

July 29, 2020 by Prasanna Leave a Comment

Indian Army Salary: Indian Army is one of the largest Defence systems of India. It is a land-based branch of Indian Armed Forces. Getting a job here is not an easy task. Candidates have to go through a number of rounds to get selected for Indian Army Jobs. But once the candidate is selected for the Indian Army job, it will be a matter of honour and pride for those individuals to work here.

Indian Army has the largest armies in the world. It has 1,129,900 active troops and around 960,000 reserve troops. It is one of the major components apart from the Indian navy and Indian Air Force. All these armed forces have two major primary missions for them, which is National security and national unity. They protect our country from terrorism or any threats. In borders, they are the one who maintains peace and security for us. We should always feel grateful for them.

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Indian Army Salary  – Basic Pay and Grade Pay

Depending on the category, division, class and pay scale, the officials in the Indian Army receive the amount, which is called grade pay. Although, if the personnel have the same post but their gross salaries vary with each other.

The basic salary for an Indian Army personnel will comprise 40-50% of the total CTC or annual salary. It is a fixed amount paid every month before deduction or increment in salary due to allowances or bonuses. Just like grade pay, the basic pay also depends on the position of the employee in the Indian Army.

Let us have a look at the salaries of Army Jawans here.

Indian Army Salary for Different Posts

A huge number of job vacancies are announced by the Indian Army every year for different posts. Therefore, salaries depend on the post of army personnel. Whether they are a soldier, a constable, a captain, a major, a lieutenant, a general, or any other post, the salaries for them varies.

The pay scale of Indian army posts has been increased after the sixth pay commission. There are many allowances given to Indian army officers. Let us see here the salary variations for different posts in the Indian Army.

Name of the Post Pay Scale Grade Pay Army Service Pay In-Hand Salary
Sepoy (Soldier) 5200-20200 (Level 3) 1800 2000 25,000
Lance Naik (L/Nk) 5200-20200 2000 2000 30,000
Naik (Nk) 5200-20200
(Level 4)
2400 2000 35,000
Havaldar 5200-20200
(Level 5)
2800 2000 40,000
Naib Subedar 9300-34800
(Level 6)
4200 2000 45,000
Subedar 9300-34800
(Level 7)
4600 2000 50,000
Subedar Major 9300-34800
(Level 8)
4800 2000 65,000
Lieutenant 15600-39100
(Level 10)
5400 6000 68,000
Captain 15600-39100
(Level 10 B)
6100 6000 75,000
Major 15600-39100
(Level 11)
6600 6000 1,00,000
Lieutenant Colonel 37400-67000
(Level 12)
8000 6000 1,12,000
Colonel 37400-67000
(Level 13)
8700 6000 1,30,000
Brigadier 37400-67000
(Level 13A)
8900 6000 –
Major General 37400-67000
(Level 14)
10,000 – –
Lieutenant General 37400 – 67000 – – –

Indian Army Benefits and Allowances

Yes, there are some good benefits given to the Indian Army Personnel.

  1. Lifelong Pension
  2. Transportation Allowances
  3. Dearness Allowances
  4. Parachute Pay
  5. High Altitude Allowances
  6. Special Forces
  7. Housing Allowances
  8. Kit Maintenance Allowances
  9. Field Area Allowances
  10. 300 Days Leave can be encashed of Last Pay Drawn
  11. Study Leave of up to 2 Years with Full Pay and all Benefits
  12. Annual Leave of 2 Months
  13. Casual Leave of 20 Days
  14. MBA Program for Retired Officers
  15. Death Cum Retirement Gratuity and Foreign Postings.
  16. Concession in Air and Rail Tickets
  17. Hospital Facilities
  18. Loans at a low-interest rate
  19. Canteen facilities for groceries and other items

FAQ’s on Indian Army Salary

Question 1.
What is the salary of the Indian Army Soldier?

Answer:
The pay scale of Indian Army Soldier is Rs.5200 – Rs 20,200, grade pay is Rs.1800, Army service pay is Rs.2000 and the total in-hand case is Rs.25000.

Question 2.
What is the Salary for Havaldar in the Indian Army?

Answer:
The pay scale of Havaldar in the Indian Army is the same as a soldier such as Rs.5200 – Rs 20,200, grade pay is Rs.2800, Army service pay is Rs.2000 and the total in-hand case is Rs.40000.

Question 3.
What is the salary of a Lieutenant in the Indian Army?

Answer:

  • Payscale: Rs.15600-39100
  • Grade Pay: Rs.5400
  • Army service pay: Rs.6000
  • In-hand Salary: Rs.68,000

Question 4.
Is the salary for colonel and lieutenant colonel in the Indian Army, same?

Answer:
The salary of colonel is Rs.1,30,000 in-hand whereas the salary of lieutenant colonel Rs.1,12,000 in-hand.

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