Pay for Indian Army personnel is determined by their rank, with various benefits and perks. The introduction of the 7th Pay Commission has simplified the understanding of Indian Army salaries. Following this committee, the salaries of various officers at different levels have been revised. Find out below the updated pay structures for Indian Army officers.
Lieutenant
Lieutenant has a pay level of 10, with basic pay ranging from Rs 56,100 to Rs 1,77,500 without allowances.
Captain
Captain, at pay level 10B, receives a salary between Rs 61,300 and Rs 1,93,900, excluding allowances. Major, positioned at pay level 11, has a salary range of Rs 69,400 to Rs 2,07,200 excluding allowances.
Lieutenant Colonel
The pay level of Lieutenant Colonel is 12A, which entails a minimum salary without allowance of Rs 1,21,200 to Rs 2,12,400.
Colonel
Colonel, posted at pay level 13, earns a salary ranging from Rs 1,30,600 to Rs 2,15,900, excluding allowances.
Brigade General
Brigadier General, at pay level 13A, receives a minimum wage without allowance of Rs 1,39,600 to Rs 2,17,600.
Major General
Major General falls under pay level 14, with minimum pay without allowance fixed at Rs 1,44,200 to Rs 2,18,200.
Lieutenant General HAG Schaal
Lt Gen HAG Scale is positioned at pay level 15 and receives a minimum wage without allowance ranging from Rs 1,82,200 to Rs 2,24,100.
Lieutenant General HAG +Scale
Lt Gen HAG +Scale, at pay level 16, has a minimum wage without allowance starting from Rs 2,05,400 to Rs 2,24,400.
VCOAS/Army CDR/Lieutenant General (NEGS)
VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lieutenant General (NEGS) is at pay level 17, with fixed salary without allowance fixed at Rs 2,25,000.
Chief of Staff of the Army
The Chief of Army Staff, positioned at pay level 18 in the pay matrix, receives a fixed salary without allowance, fixed at Rs 2,50,000.
In addition to their basic salary, Indian Army officers enjoy various allowances and benefits, which significantly increases their overall income. The extent of these additional benefits is influenced by factors such as rank, post location and specific circumstances.