NDA Salary 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) releases the UPSC NDA salary and allowances on its official website. 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. After that, the candidates will get the chance to participate in promotions and get salary increments.
The maximum NDA salary per month is Rs 2,50,000 for the position of Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Scroll down the page for detailed information on the NDA salary 2024, including rank-based pay scales, allowances, benefits, and much more.
NDA Salary 2024
The salary structure of selected candidates for NDA comprises basic pay, grade pay, allowances, standard deductions, gross salary and net in-hand salary. Check out the overview of the salary structure in the table below.
| NDA Salary Structure 2024 | |
| Basic Pay | Rs 56,100-Rs 1,77,500 |
| Dearness Allowances | 17%-20% |
| MSP | Rs 15,000-Rs 18,000 |
| House Rent Allowances | 8% to 20% of basic pay |
| Transport Allowances | Rs 3600 to Rs 7200 based on job location and rank. |
What is NDA Salary Structure and Pay Scale?
The selected will receive graded pay based on the posts, which will include basic salary, allowances and other benefits. Check the table below to check the UPSC NDA pay scale for different posts.
| 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.
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What is NDA Training Period Salary?
The selected candidates will undergo training at the National Defence Academy for the services, i.e., Army, Navy and Air Force, and will receive the training benefits during this period. On successful completion of training, the candidates will be posted as Lieutenants and receive the salary on pay level 10 of the pay scale of Rs 56100-Rs 177500. Check the table below to know more about the training benefits of selected candidates.
| Fixed Stipend | Stipend Amount | Pay Level |
| Stipend to male/female Cadets during the entire duration of training at IMA | Rs 56,100/-p.m | Level 10 |
NDA Perks and Allowances
Selected candidates of the UPSC NDA examination will receive various perks and allowances along with the basic pay. The allowance will include a dearness allowance, travel allowance, technical allowance, etc. Check the table below for applicable allowances.
| NDA Allowances | |
| Dearness Allowances | Admissible at the same rates and under the same conditions as are applicable civilian personnel from time to time. |
| Para Allowance | Rs 10,500/- pm |
| Para Reserve Allowance | Rs 2,625/- pm |
| Para Jump Instructor | 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 Rs 25,000/- p.m.
Field Area Allowances
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 |
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 |
Other Allowances with NDA Salary
Siachen Allowance: Rs 42,500/- per month.
Uniform Allowance: Rs 20,000/- per year.
Children Education Allowance: Rs. 2250/- per month per child for two eldest
surviving only. CEA is admissible from Nursery to 12th Class.
Hostel Subsidy: Rs 6,750 per month per child for two eldest surviving only. Hostel Subsidy is admissible from Nursery to 12th Class.
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NDA Salary 2024: Allowance In Case of Death or Disablement
Selected officers will get monetary benefits as admissible to the NDA salary in case of disablement or death.
In case of Disablement
(i) Monthly ex-gratia amount of Rs. 9,000/- per month.
(ii) Ex-gratia disability award @ Rs. 16200/- per month shall be payable in addition for 100% of disability during period of disablement, subject to prorata 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%.
(iii) Constant Attendant Allowance (CAA) @ Rs 6750/- per month for 100% disabled on the recommendation of the Invalidating Medical Board (IBM).
In Case of Death
(i) Ex-gratia amount of Rs. 12.5 lakhs to the NoK.
(ii) Monthly ex-gratia amount of Rs. 9000/- per month to the NoK.
Note: 1. The Ex-gratia awards to Cadets (Direct)/NoK shall be
sanctioned purely on an ex-gratia basis and the same shall not be treated as
pension for any purpose.
- Dearness Relief at applicable rates shall be granted on monthly ex-gratia
as well as an ex-gratia disability award.
NDA Salary 2024: Promotion & Career Growth
The candidates after training will be posted as Lieutenant in the Army, Flying Officer in Air Force, and Sub Lieutenant in the Navy. After that, candidates will be eligible for various increments and promotions. Check the list below for UPSC NDA promotion and career growth as 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 2024: Retirement Benefits & Leaves
On retirement, employees will be eligible for pensions and gratuities as applicable, as per the rules in force from time to time.
We hope this information about UPSC NDA Salary & Job Profile was useful to our readers. Candidates should be familiar with the compensation and work description in order to avoid complications after the appointment, and they should also review the promotion policy and salary increment specifics after the training term.
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