Pay/Salary of Officers in Indian Army

On selection for Indian Army candidates are called for training at IMA/OTA. While undergoing training a stipend of Rs. 21,000/- per month is paid to the Gentlemen Cadets. On successful completion of training they will be commissioned in the Rank of Lieutenant and will be entitled for the following pay:

Rank Pay Band/Scale Grade Pay MSP Remarks
Lieutenant PB-3/15,600-39,100 5,400 6,000 On Commission
Captain PB-3/15,600-39,100 6,100 6,000 On Completion of 2 Years
Major PB-3/15,600-39,100 6,600 6,000 On Completion of 6 Years
LT Colonel PB-4/37,400-67,000 8,000 6,000 On Completion of 13 Years
Colonel PB-4/37,400-67,000 8,700 6,000 On selection basis
Brigadier PB-4/37,400-67,000 8,900 6,000 On selection basis
Major General PB-4/37,400-67,000 10,000 NIL On selection basis
LT General 67,000 -(annual increment @ 3%) – 79,000 NIL NIL On selection basis
HAG + Scale 75,500 -(annual increment @ 3%) – 80,000 NIL NIL On selection basis
NFSG 80,000 (fixed) NIL NIL On selection basis
General 90,000 (fixed) NIL NIL On selection basis

A candidate once commissioned in the Rank of Lieutenant will be promoted to LT. Colonel on time scale basis i.e. on completion for specific year of service. From LT. Colonel to General the promotion is on selection basis i.e. Government will select the officers for promotion.

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