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Updated on 28th June, 2024 , 5 min read

NDA Salary 2024, Basic Pay, Structure, Perk and Benefits

NDA Salary 2024, Basic Pay, Structure, Perk and Benefits

NDA Salary 2024

NDA salary is determined by the 7th pay commission in pay matrix level 10. Candidates selected through the NDA exam receive a fixed stipend of Rs 56,100 during the 3-year training period in the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Upon completing the training period, NDA officers will receive various allowances, i.e. dearness allowances, uniform allowances, transport allowances, etc. The maximum NDA salary per month is Rs 2,50,000 for the rank of Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Scroll down the page to get complete details of the NDA salary 2024 including rank-wise pay scale, allowances, benefits, and much more.

Overview of NDA Salary

The UPSC NDA Salary is as per the 7th Pay Commission and has undergone several changes over the years. Apart from the basic salary candidates are given several allowances such as DA, High Altitude Allowance, Uniform Allowance, etc.

The overview of NDA salary is given below.

 

Parameters

Details

Name of the Exam

National Defence Academy Exam

Exam Conducting Body

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Purpose for NDA exam

To select eligible candidates for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Course

Mode

Offline

Number of Times

Twice a Year

Selection Stages

Written Test and SSB Interview

Educational Eligibility

Class 12 pass

NDA Starting Salary

INR 56,100 per month

 

NDA Salary Training Period

Aspiring officers in NDA training receive benefits and a base salary. They become commissioned officers after completing the 3-year program. During training, they receive a stipend instead of full officer’s pay.

 

Stipend details for cadets during training at Service Academies, such as the Indian Military Academy (IMA), are in this table. The stipend is Rs 56,100 per month, which is the starting pay in Level 10. The Army, Air Force, and Navy have different rank structures. While the ranks are similar across these branches, the titles and designations may vary. Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training:-

 

Type of Stipend

Stipend Amount

Pay Level

Fixed Stipend

Rs 56,100/-p.m.

Starting pay in Level 10

 

NDA Salary Structure 2024

The NDA Salary Structure 2024 comprises various details, i.e. basic pay, grade pay, allowances, deductions, gross salary, net salary, etc. Here is the NDA salary structure shared below for the reference of the candidates.

 

NDA Salary Structure 2024

Basic Pay

Rs 56,100-Rs 1,77,500

Dearness Allowances

17%

MSP

Rs 15,500

House Rent Allowances

8% to 24% of basic pay 

Transport Allowances

Rs 3600 to Rs 7200 based on job location and rank.

NDA Salary After 7th Pay Commission

The NDA salary ranges from ₹56,100 to ₹2,50,000 or more depending on the above factors. The NDA Officer salary for UPSC NDA Officers differs for the ranks in the three defence wings:

  • Army
  • Navy
  • Air Force

For example, a Lieutenant's basic salary differs from that of a Captain or Major. Allowances such as dearness allowance, transportation allowance, and house rent allowance also contribute to total salary.

 

NDA Salary After 7th Pay Commission

NDA Posts

NDA Pay Scale

NDA Pay Level

Stipend during training at IMA

Rs 56,100

Level 10

Lieutenant

Rs 56,100 -1,77,500

Level 10

Captain

Rs 61,300- 1,93,900

Level 10 B

Major

Rs 69,400-2,07,200

Level 11

Lieutenant Colonel

Rs 1,21,200-2,12,400

Level 12A

Colonel

Rs 1,30,600-2,15,900

Level 13

Brigadier

Rs 1,39,600-2,17,600

Level 13A

Major General

Rs 1,44,200-2,18,200

Level 14

LT General HAG Scale

Rs 1,82,200-2,24,100

Level 15

HAG + Scale

Rs 2,05,400-2,24,400

Level 16

VCOAS/Army CDr/Lt Gen (NFSG)

Rs 2,25,000 (fixed)

Level 17

COAS

Rs 2,50,000 (fixed)

Level 18

NDA Salary: Allowances & Perks

Along with NDA salary, candidates are also entitled to various allowances and benefits. Allowances offered to candidates are given below:

 

Type

Details

Dearness Allowance

Admissible at the same rates and under the same conditions as applied to the civilian personnel from time to time

Para Allowance

INR 10,500 per month

Para Jump Instructor Allowance

INR 10,500 per month

Project Allowance

INR 3,400 per month

Special Forces Allowance

INR 25,000 per month

Technical Allowance (Tier-I)

INR 3,000 per month

Technical Allowance (Tier-II)

INR 4,500 per month

Kit maintenance Allowance

Subsumed into the newly proposed Dress Allowance of INR 20,000 per year

 

 Flying Allowance: 

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps are entitled to a flying allowance at Rs 25,000/- p.m.

Field Area Allowances:

Depending upon rank and area of posting, officers posted to Field Areas will be eligible for the following Field Area allowances.

 

Field Area Allowance to NDA

Amount Payable

Highly Active Field Area Allowance – HAFA

Rs 16,900/- pm

Field Area Allowance – FD Area

Rs 10,500/- pm

Modified Field Area Allowance – Mod FD Area

Rs 6,300/- pm

 

 High Altitude Allowance: 

  • Siachen Allowance: Candidates posted to Siachen are entitled to a Siachen Allowance of Rs 42,500/- per month. 
  • Other: NDA officers posted to high-altitude regions are benefited from the following allowances.
  • Levels of NDA Officers
  • Allowance Amount
  • Category-I
  • Rs 3,400/- Per Month
  • Category-II
  • Rs 5,300/- Per Month
  • Category-III
  • Rs 25,000/- Per Month

 

Counter Insurgency Allowance:

Depending upon the type of area of posting, the officer posted will be eligible for the following Counter Insurgency Allowance.

Levels of NDA Officers

Allowance Amount

In Peace Area

Rs 10,500/- pm

In Field Area

Rs 16,900/- pm

In Modified Field Area

Rs 13,013/- pm

 

 Transport Allowance (TPTA):

Higher TPTA Cities (UA) are Patna, Lucknow, Kolkata, Delhi, Kanpur, Hyderabad, Ahmadabad, Surat, Kochi, Bengaluru, Kozhikode, Indore, Nagpur, Pune, Greater Mumbai, Jaipur, Coimbatore, Ghaziabad, Chennai. The TPTA allowance is admissible to those service personnel of NDA who have been provided with the facility of Government transport. 

Level

Higher TPTA Cities

Other Places

9 and Above

Rs. 7200/ Rs + DA thereon (Per month)

Rs. 3600/Rs + DA thereon (Per month)

Other Allowances:

Some additional allowances are also given to the officers which are listed below.

Allowance

Amount 

Children Education Allowance – CEA

Rs. 2250 Per Month Per Child for two eldest surviving. CEA is admissible from Nursery to class 12th. 

Hostel Subsidy

Rs. 6,750/- per month per child for two eldest surviving only (admissible from Nursery to Class 12th).

Ration in Kind 

In Field Area and Peace Area to all Defence officers every month

Uniform Allowance

Rs 20,000/- per year.

Monetary Support In Case of Death or Disablement

The UPSC will release the 2024 structure in case of death or disablement soon. Here are the 2023 figures. The following monetary benefits are available to the Cadets (Direct)/NoKs in the event of invaliding on medical grounds/death of a Cadet (Direct) due to causes attributable to or aggravated by military training:

Circumstance

Benefit

Death

  • Ex-gratia amount of Rs. 12.5 lakhs to the NoK.
  • Monthly Ex-gratia amount of Rs. 9000/- per month to the NoK.

Disablement

  • Monthly Ex-gratia amount of Rs. 9,000/- per month.
  • Ex-gratia disability award at Rs. 16200/- per month shall be payable in addition to 100% of disability during the period of disablement subject to pro-rata reduction in case the degree of disablement is less than 100%.
  • No disability award shall be payable in cases where the degree of disablement is less than 20%.
  • Constant Attendant Allowance (CAA) at Rs 6750/- per month for 100% disabled on the recommendation of Invaliding Medical Board (IBM).

 

NDA Salary 2024 Insurance Policies

  • Army Group Insurance Fund offers insurance cover of Rs.15 lakh on payment of a time non-refundable premium of Rs. 7,200/- (subject to revision from time to time) by cadets from the date of joining for pre-commission training, i.e. for 3 years. 
  • If a cadet is relegated, an additional premium of Rs. 1,355/- (subject to revision from time to time) per relegated term will be paid. 
  • For those who are invalidated by IMB on account of disability and will not get any pension, Rs. 15 lakhs will be provided for 100 percent disability. This will be proportionately reduced to Rs 3 lakhs for 20 percent disability.
  • The Lady/Gentlemen Cadets during pre-commission when receiving a stipend are insured for Rs. One Cr as applicable to officers of the regular Army.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is an NDA officer's House Rent Allowance (HRA)?

An NDA officer's House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by location and ranges from 8% to 24% of basic pay.

What is IAS vs NDA Salary?

The basic IAS vs NDA Salary is IAS officer will get a salary range between INR 56,100 to INR 2,50,000 per month and an NDA officer will get a salary range between INR 56,100 to INR 1,77,500

What is the NDA training period?

The selected candidates will undergo an NDA training period for three years for the three services viz, Army, Navy and Air Force at the National Defence Academy.

What are the allowances offered along with NDA salary?

Some of the allowances offered along with NDA salary will be dearness allowances, uniform allowances, transport allowances, etc.

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