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NDA Salary
NDA Salary, benefits, and allowances are among the things that attract thousands of candidates each year. The NDA examination is administered twice yearly by the Union Public Service Commission to choose qualified male and female applicants for the Indian Army, Navy, Airforce, and Naval Academy. Candidates should be aware of the details on the NDA Salary per month as per the 7th Pay Commission, job profile, increments, allowances, and other benefits before taking the exam.
Stipends, Grade Pay, Allowances, Promotion Avenues, and Retirement Benefits at National Defense Academy will be covered in this post (NDA). For your rapid understanding, all information regarding the NDA compensation structure and position has been compiled and provided below.
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NDA Job Profile
The National Defense Academy, an inter-service institution, provides preliminary academic and physical training to candidates for a period of three years once they have been selected after passing the NDA exam. All three cadet wings—Air Force, Army, and Navy—share the same training throughout the first two and a half years. Following their training, the cadets will receive the following degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi:
- Armed Forces Cadets: B.Sc/B.Sc (Computer)/B.A.
- Naval Cadets: B. Tech Degree
- Air Force Cadets: B. Tech Degree/B.Sc/B.Sc (Computer)
NDA Officer Salary 2022: After Training
NDA Officer Salary: Naval Cadets
- Naval Cadets are recruited for the Navy’s Executive Branch after graduating from the National Defense Academy. They will receive additional training at the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala for a complete year before being promoted to the rank of Sub Lieutenant.
- Selected applicants for the Naval Academy under the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be enrolled in a four-year B.Tech programme as Cadets in accordance with Naval requirements. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) will confer a B. Tech degree upon course completion.
NDA Officer Salary: Air Force Cadets
- Flying training for Air Force Cadets will be for a period of 1½ years. At the conclusion of a year, they will also get a provisional commission at the rank of Flying Officer. They will be inducted as permanent commissioned officers after six months on a one-year probationary basis.
- For a period of one year, Air Force Ground Duties Branch Cadets will undergo stream-based specialist training. At the conclusion of a year, they will also get a provisional commission at the rank of Flying Officer. They will then be inducted as permanent commissioned officers after a year of probation.
Army Officers & Equivalent Ranks in Air Force & Navy
Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training: Rs. 56,100/-p.m.* stipend given to male and female Cadets throughout the duration of their training in Service academies, i.e., during their time in IMA.
Note: *The pay in the pay matrix of the officer commissioned shall be fixed in the first cell of Level 10 on such successful commissioning. The training period shall not be treated as commissioned service, and cadets shall be paid any arrears on account of admissible allowances, as applicable, for the training period.
NDA Salary: Pay Scale and Allowances
| NDA Rank | NDA Salary |
|---|---|
| Lieutenant to Major | Lt: Level 10 (Rs. 56,100- Rs. 1,77,500) Captain: Level 10 B (61,300-1,93,900) Major: Level 11 (69,400-2,07,200) |
| Lieutenant Colonel to Major General | Lt Col: Level 12A (1,21,200 2,12,400) Col: Level 13 (1,30,600-2,15,900) Brig: Level 13A (Rs. 1,39,600-2,17,600) Major General – Level 14 (1,44,200-2,18,200) |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Level 15 (Rs. 1, 82, 200- Rs. 2,24,100) |
| HAG+ Scale | Level 16 (Rs. 2,05,400 – Rs. 2,24,400) |
| Vice Chief of Army Staff/Army Commander/ Lieutenant General (NFSG) | Level 17 (Rs. 2,25,000) (fixed) |
| Chief of Army Staff | Level 18 (Rs. 2,50,000) (fixed) |
Flying Allowance: The flying allowance for Army Aviators (Pilots) working for the Army Aviation Corps is Rs 25,000 per month.
NDA Salary: Other Allowance
| Allowances to NDA Officers | Amount Payable |
|---|---|
| Dearness Allowance | Admissible at the same rates and under the same conditions as are applicable to civilian personnel from time to time. |
| Kit Maintenance Allowances | INR 20,000/- Annually with Dress Allowances |
| Para Allowance | Rs 10,500/- Per Month |
| Special Forces Allowance | Rs 25,000/- Per Month |
| Para Jump Instructor Allowance | Rs 10,500/- Per Month |
| Project Allowance | Rs 3,400/- Per Month |
| Para Reserve Allowance | Rs 2,625/- Per Month |
| Technical Allowance (Tier-I) | Rs 3,000/- Per Month |
| Technical Allowance (Tier-II) | Rs 4,500/- Per Month |
Field Area Allowances: According to their posting area, officers also get the Field Area Allowance. As follows:
| 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 |
NDA Allowances For High Altitude
| Category-I | Rs 3400/- Per Month |
| Category-II | Rs 5,300/- Per Month |
| Category-III | Rs 25,000/- Per Month |
NDA Allowance for Transport (TPTA)
| Level | Higher TPTA Cities | Other Places |
|---|---|---|
| 9 and Above | Rs. 7200/ Rs + DA thereon (Per month) | Rs. 3600/Rs + DA thereon (Per month) |
Children Education Allowance
Hostel Subsidy
NDA Salary 2022: In Case of Disablement
- Ex-gratia compensation of Rs. 9,000 per month.
- A prorated reduction will apply if the degree of disablement is less than 100%, but an ex-gratia disability award at the rate of Rs. 16200 per month will also be paid in addition to 100% of the disability during the time of disablement.
- For individuals who are completely disabled, the Invaliding Medical Board may suggest Constant Attendant Allowance (CCA) at a monthly rate of Rs. 6750.
NDA Salary 2022: In Case of Death
- 12.5 lakh rupees in ex-gratia payments to the NoK.
- The NoK will get an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 9000 monthly.
- Ex-gratia rewards to Cadets (Direct) and NoK must be sanctioned solely on an ex-gratia basis; they cannot be used as a substitute for pension for any purpose.
NDA Promotion Opportunities
| Minimum Service Required for Promotion | Indian Army | Indian Navy | Indian Air Force |
|---|---|---|---|
| On being Commissioned | Lieutenant | Sub Lieutenant | Flying Officer |
| After 2 years of service | Captain | Lieutenant | Flight Lieutenant |
| After 6 years of service | Major | Lt Commander | Squadron Leader |
| 13 years of service | Lieutenant Colonel | Commander | Wing Commander |
| On Selection | Colonel(Selection) | Captain (Selection) | Group Captain (Selection) |
| 26 years of service | Colonel (Time Scale) | Captain (Time Scale) | Group Captain (Time Scale) |
| On Selection | Brigadier | Commodore | Air Commodore |
| On Selection | Major General | Rear Admiral | Air Vice-Marshal |
| On Selection | Lieutenant General | Vice Admiral | Air Marshal |
| On Selection | General | Admiral | Air Chief Marshal |
NDA Salary FAQs
Q. What is the salary after NDA?
Ans. The NDA Officer Salary at the Lieutenant rank (i.e after completing training) is between INR 56,100 and 1,77,500.
Q. Do NDA students get paid?
Ans. Yes, NDA students get a stipend every month during the training period.
Q. What is the highest post in NDA?
Ans. The Chief of Army Staff, or Level 18, receives the highest pay (Rs. 2,50,000).
Q. What is the salary of IAS and NDA?
Ans. The NDA Cadets receive a fixed stipend of INR 56,100 per month during the training duration. An IAS Officer may earn between Rs. 56,100 and Rs. 2,50,000 annually as a salary.
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