NDA Salary 2023: Check Pay Scale, Allowances & Promotion Policy
NDA Salary 2023: The Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC NDA Salary & Allowances on its official website. Candidates should be familiar with the UPSC NDA Salary to avoid any hassles after the appointment. The commission is going to the examination on 16th April 2023 for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings for the 151st Course and the 113th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) starting from 2nd January 2024.
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The selected male/female candidates will be paid a stipend of Rs 56,100/- (Starting Pay in Level 10) per month during the training period. After completing the training period, the selected candidates will be commissioned as Lieutenant with a pay scale of Rs 56,100- Rs 1,77,500. Post that, the candidates will get the chance to participate in promotions and get salary increments. In this blog, we have shared complete details on the UPSC NDA Salary including the pay scale, stipend, allowances, and promotion policy.
NDA Salary & Pay Scale 2023
The candidates selected for UPSC NDA posts will receive a stipend, basic salary, allowances, and other benefits as a part of the UPSC NDA salary structure. Check the UPSC NDA Pay Scale for different posts as shared below:
| Post Name |
Pay Level |
UPSC NDA Pay Scale |
| Stipend during training |
Level 10 |
Rs 56,100/-p.m |
| Lieutenant |
Level 10 |
Rs 56,100 – Rs 1,77,500 |
| Captain |
Level 10 B |
Rs 61,300- Rs 1,93,900 |
| Major |
Level 11 |
Rs 69,400 – Rs 2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel |
Level 12A |
Rs 1,21,200 – Rs 2,12,400 |
| Colonel |
Level 13 |
Rs 1,30,600 – Rs 2,15,900 |
| Brigadier |
Level 13A |
Rs 1,39,600 – Rs 2,17,600 |
| Major General |
Level 14 |
Rs 1,44,200 – Rs 2,18,200 |
| Lt Gen (HAG Scale) |
Level 15 |
Rs 1,82,200 – Rs 2,24,100 |
| Lt Gen (HAG+Scale) |
Level 16 |
Rs 2,05,400 – Rs 2,24,400 |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lt Gen (NFSG) |
Level 17 |
Rs 2,25,000/-(fixed) |
| COAS |
Level 18 |
Rs 2,50,000/-(fixed) |
Note; A fixed Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs 15,500 per month will be paid to the officers from the rank of Lieutenant to Brigadier.
NDA Perks & Allowance
Along with the basic UPSC NDA Salary, the candidates will also receive certain benefits & allowances every month. The list of UPSC NDA Allowances is shared below:
| Dearness Allowance |
Admissible at the same rates and under the same conditions as are applicable to civilian personnel from time to time. |
| Para Allowance |
Rs 10,500/- pm |
| Para Reserve Allowance |
Rs 2,625/- pm |
| Para Jump Instructor Allowance |
Rs 10,500/- pm |
| Project Allowance |
Rs 3,400/- pm |
| Special Forces Allowance |
Rs 25,000/- pm |
| Technical Allowance (Tier-I) |
Rs 3,000/- pm |
| Technical Allowance (Tier-II) |
Rs 4,500/- pm |
Flying Allowance
The Army Aviators (Pilots) working in the Army Aviation Corps will receive a flying allowance at Rof25,000/- p.m.
Allowances Based on Posting Area
Based upon rank and area of posting, the officer will be posted to Field Areas and will receive the following Field Area allowances as shared below:
| Level |
Highly Active Field Area Allowance |
Field Area Allowance |
Modified Field Area Allowance |
| Officers |
Rs 16,900/- pm |
Rs 10,500/- pm |
Rs 6,300/- pm |
High Altitude Allowance
| Level |
Category-I |
Category-II |
Category-III |
| Officers |
Rs 3,400/- pm |
Rs 5,300/- pm |
Rs 25,000/- pm |
Counter Insurgency Allowance
| Level |
Counter Insurgency Allowance in Peace Area |
Counter Insurgency Allowance in Field Area |
Counter Insurgency Allowance in Modified Field Area |
| Officers |
Rs 10,500/- pm |
Rs 16,900/- pm |
Rs 13,013/- pm |
Other Allowances
- Siachen Allowance: Rs 42,500/- per month.
- Uniform allowance: Rs 20,000/- per year.
- Ration in Children's peace and Field areas
Transport Allowance (TPTA)
| Pay Level |
Higher TPTA Cities (Rs. Per month) |
Other Places (Rs. Per month) |
| Officers |
Rs. 7200+DA thereon |
Rs. 3600+DA thereon |
- Children Education Allowance: Rs. 2250/- per month per child for two eldest surviving only. CEA is applicable from Nursery to 12th Class.
- Hostel Subsidy: Rs. 6,750/- per month per child for two eldest surviving only. Hostel Subsidy is applicable from Nursery to 12th Class.
NDA Salary 2023: Benefits in case of Accidents
The following monetary benefits are admissible to the NDA Training Period salary if the candidates experience any unfortunate accidents during the training period. Check the Benefits Below:
In case of Disablement
- The Monthly Ex-gratia of Rs. 9,000/- per month will be paid.
- In case of 100% disablement, the Ex-gratia disability award @ Rs. 16200/- per month shall be provided.
- If the degree of disablement is less than 20%, then no disability award shall be payable to the candidates.
- Constant Attendant Allowance (CAA) @ Rs 6750/- per month for 100% disabled based on the recommendation of Invaliding Medical Board (IBM).
In the case of Death
- The Ex-gratia of Rs. 12.5 lakhs will be provided to the NoK.
- The Monthly Ex-gratia amount of Rs. 9000/- per month will be provided to the NoK.
NDA Training Period 2023
The selected candidates for the three services viz, Army, Navy, and Air Force will have to undergo preliminary training both academic and physical for a duration of 3 years at the National Defence Academy. The training during the first two and half years is common to the cadets of three wings.
NDA Salary 2023: Promotions & Career Growth
The candidates who will ace the NDA will be commissioned as Lieutenant in Army, Flying Officer in Air Force, and Sub Lieutenant in the Navy. After that, the candidates will be entitled to increments and promotions on the basis of their promotions, seniority, and experience. The UPSC NDA Promotion & Career Growth are shared below:
| Positions |
Minimum Reckonable Commissioned Service required for Substantive Promotion |
| Army- Lieutenant, Navy-Sub Lieutenant, Air Force-Flying Officer |
On Commission |
| Army- Captain, Navy-Lieutenant, Air Force-Flight Lieutenant |
02 Years |
| Army- Major, Navy- Lt.Commander, Air Force-Squadron Leader |
06 years |
| Army- Lieutenant Colonel, Navy- Commander, Air Force-Wing Commander |
13 years |
| Army- Colonel (Selection), Navy- Captain (Selection), Air Force-Group Captain (Selection) |
On Selection |
| Army- Colonel (Time Scale), Navy- Captain (Time Scale), Air Force- Group Captain (Time Scale) |
26 years |
| Army- Brigadier, Navy- Commodore, Air Force- Air Commodore |
On Selection |
| Army- Major General, Navy- Rear Admiral, Air Force- Air Vice Marshal |
On Selection |
| Army- Lieutenant, Navy- Vice Admiral, Air Force- Air Marshal |
On Selection |
| Army- General, Navy- Admiral, Air Force- Air Chief Marshal |
On Selection |
NDA Salary 2023: Retirement Benefits & Leaves
- Pension, gratuity, and casualty pensionary awards will be applicable as per the rules in force from time to time.
- The Leave will be applicable as per the rules in force from time to time.
We hope this article on UPSC NDA Salary & Job Profile was informative for our readers. Candidates should be well versed with the salary & job profile to avoid any kind of hassles after the appointment and check the promotion policy & salary increment details after the training period.