CDS Salary 2024, Check Out Pay Scale and Promotion Policy

CDS aspirants who are looking forward to knowing about CDS salary 2024, which is around Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500. You can find the CDS salary details here in this article.

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Aspirants who are preparing to join the Combined Defence Services (CDS) as Lieutenants can expect a monthly pay ranging from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500, according to the official notification released by UPSC. The officer’s rank discusses the salary structure, which gradually increases with an increase in rank. The training period salary for officers in the Army, Navy, or similar positions is a fixed stipend of Rs. 56,100 per month.

CDS Salary per Month

56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500 per month. Allowances: In addition to basic pay, CDS officers receive various allowances such as DA, High Altitude Allowance, Uniform Allowance and others.

CDS Salary Per Month
Name of the Exam	Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS exam)
Conducting Authority	Union Public Service Commission
CDS 2024 Salary	Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500 per month
CDS Salary Calculation Formula	Basic pay + grade Pay + allowance + other benefits
Mode of Exam	Offline
Stages of Exam	Written Exam SSB Interview (5 days)
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

Read More: CDS Age Limit

CDS Salary 2024 Post-wise

Only eligible and competent individuals will be hired as officers in the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy through the CDS Exam 2024 recruiting procedure. There are two steps to the CDS 2024 selection procedure. View CDS officer salaries by post in the table below:

CDS Ranks	Levels	Pay in Rupees	Military Service Pay
Lieutenant	Level 10	Rs 56,100 – Rs 1,77,500	Rs 15,500
Captain	Level 10 B	Rs 61,300 – Rs 1,93,900	Rs 15,500
Major	Level 11	Rs 69,400 – Rs 2,07,200	Rs 15,500
Lt Colonel	Level 12 A	Rs 1,21,200 – Rs 2,12,400	Rs 15,500
Colonel	Level 13	Rs 1,30,600 – Rs 2,15,900	Rs 15,500
Lieutenant General	Level 15	Rs 1,82,200 – Rs 2,24,100	–
HAG+Scale	Level 16	Rs 2,05,400 – Rs 2,24,400	–
VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG)	Level 17	Rs 2,25,000 (fixed)	–
COAS	Level 18	Rs 2,50,000 (fixed)	–

Read More: CDS Eligibility Criteria

CDS Pay Scale

The grade pay varies depending on the CDS officers’ ranks. In addition to their CDS 2024 salary, Indian Defence Service officers with the rank of Lieutenant through Brigadier get a fixed sum known as Military Service Pay for the duration of their service. Cadets are also given a monthly stipend of Rs 56,100 while they are undergoing training at the Academy.

Read More: CDS Previous Year Question Papers

Method of CDS Salary 2024 Calculation

The monthly pay for CDS officers in 2024 is between Rs 56,100 to Rs 2, 50,000. Various advantages and benefits are also theirs to enjoy in accordance with their ranks. Below is a description of the CDS salary calculation formula:

Method of CDS 2024 Salary Calculation Total Salary = Basic Pay + Grade Pay + Allowance + Other benefits

Read More: CDS Exam Pattern

CDS Perks and Allowances

Candidates who pass the CDS exam and are hired as officers are eligible for a variety of benefits and compensation. The following list includes a few of these allowances:

Dearness Allowance (DA): The CDS salary for 2024 includes a DA that is equivalent to that for civilian employees.
Dress Allowance: Awarded in the sum of Rs. 20,000 annually.
Transport Allowance: CDS officers are eligible to receive the TA whether they utilise the office or their own vehicle.
Aviation Corps members are eligible for flying allowances. For officers with the rank of Lieutenant and higher, the FA is Rs 25,000 per month.
Posting/Location – In addition to the basic CDS income, officers also get a Field Area, High Altitude, and Siachen Allowance according to where they are posted.

CDS Perks & Allowances
Allowance	Eligibility	Amount
Qualification Grant	Employees governed according to the newly proposed Higher Qualification Incentive (HQI)	Order is yet to be issued by MoD
Flying Allowance	Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps, i.e., Lieutenant and above rank in level 10	Rs. 25,000 per month
Dearness Allowance	Same conditions as applicable to civilian personnel	Same rate applies to civilian personnel from time to time
Kit Maintenance Allowance	Combined with the newly proposed dress	Rs. 20,000 per year
Field Area Allowance	Officers posted to Field Areas depending upon rank and area of posting	Lieutenant and above ranks with level 10 and above are eligible for the following allowances: Highly Active Field Area Allowance: Rs. 16,900 per month Field Area Allowance: Rs. 10,500 per month Modified Field Area Allowance: Rs. 6,300 per month
High Altitude Allowance	Officers for Level 10 and above	CAT I – Rs. 3,400 per month CAT II – Rs. 5,300 per month CAT III – Rs. 25,000 per month
Siachen Allowance	Candidates posted to Siachen	Rs. 42,500 per month
Uniform Allowance	Newly proposed dress allowance	Rs. 20,000 per year
Transport Allowance	Varies depending on the city of the officer as per pay level 9	Higher TPTA cities: Rs. 7200 + DA per month Officers of NDA in Pay Level 14 and above: Rs. 15,750 + DA per month Officers working in level 9 or above: Rs. 3600 + DA per month Physically disabled service personnel: Rs. 2,250/ + Dearness Allowances
Children Education Allowance	Allowance is given only for the two eldest children only from Nursery up to Class 12th	Rs. 2250 per month
House Rent Allowance	To officers not provided Govt. Accommodation	10-30% of Basic Pay Pay Band + Grade Pay + MSP
Special Forces Allowance	Officers posted in Special Forces	Rs. 1200 / per month
Parachute Pay	Officers Posted in Active Parachute BNs/Regt	Rs. 9000/ per month
Free Ration	Officers serving in field areas & peace	Entitled to free ration

Read More: CDS Syllabus

CDS Promotion List

Career growth of IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA has been discussed in below table:-

Career growth in CDS IMA and INA

CDS Promotion Policy – IMA & INA
Ranks	Time Scale
Lieutenant	After completing training
Captain	2 years of commissioned service
Major	6 years of commissioned service
Lieutenant Colonel	13 years of commissioned service
Colonel (TS)	26 years of commissioned service
Colonel	15 years of commissioned service
Brigadier	23 years of commissioned service
Major General	25 years of commissioned service
Lieutenant General	28 years of commissioned service
General	No restrictions

Career growth in CDS AFA:

CDS Promotion Policy -AFA
CDS Rank – AFA	Promotion by Time scale	Basic Pay
Flying Officer	On Commission	Rs. 56,100/-
Flight Lieutenant	2 Years of commissioned service	Rs. 61,200/-
Squadron Leader	6 years of commissioned service	Rs. 69,400/-
Wing Commander	13 years of commissioned service	Rs. 1,16,700/-
Group Captain	26 years of commissioned service	Rs. 1,25,700/-
Air Commodore	–	Rs. 1,34,400/-
Air Vice Marshal	–	Rs. 1,44,200/-
Air Chief Marshal HAG Scale	–	Rs. 1,82,200/-
Air Chief Marshal Apex Scale	–	Rs. 2,05,400/-
Air Chief Marshal	–	Rs. 2,50,000/-

Career growth in CDS OTA

CDS Promotion Policy – OTA
CDS Rank – OTA	Promotion by Time scale
Captain	On completion of 2 years of commissioned service
Major	On completion of 6 years of commissioned service.
Lieutenant Colonel	On completion of 13 years of commissioned service.

FAQs

What is the highest salary in CDS?

The highest salary in CDS of the Colonel Pay Scale is around Rs 1,30,600/ to 2,15,900/ Per month.

What is the salary of a CDS officer?

The salary of a CDS officer comes under Level 10B and the Pay scale is Rs 61,300-1,93,900.

Which rank is given after CDS?

After successful completion of training, candidates selected through NDA and CDS exams are given the rank of Lieutenant.

Is CDS a good job?

Officers who perform exceptionally well have a fair chance of getting higher promotions to the air ranks of Air Commodore, Air Vice Marshal, Air Marshal, and Air Chief marshal.

Can I join IAS after CDS?

If one fulfils the aforementioned eligibility criteria then one can appear for both exams, but if you qualify you cannot join both, you have to choose either one of the two.

Is CDS a permanent job?

Candidates will be enrolled under the Army Act as Gentlemen Cadets. On successful completion of training gentlemen cadets are granted permanent commission in the rank of Lt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE – I.