NDA Salary 2025: The NDA provides a pathway to join the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force. Candidates are rewarded with attractive salaries, allowances, and benefits after successfully completing the rigorous selection and training processes.
NDA ki Salary During Training Period
- Stipend: ₹56,100/month (Pay Level 10 as per 7th Pay Commission)
- Duration: 3 years at the National Defence Academy
- Training Academy: Indian Military Academy (IMA) for Army Cadets, Indian Naval Academy for Navy Cadets, and Air Force Academy for Air Force Cadets.
NDA ki Salary After Training
NDA officers’ salaries vary based on rank and years of service. Below are the salary details post-training:
| NDA ki Salary After Training WWW.SARKARIJOBLIST.COM | ||
| Rank | Pay Level | Salary (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant to Major | Level 10 – 11 | ₹56,100 – ₹2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel to Major General | Level 12A – 14 | ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,18,200 |
| Lieutenant General (HAG Scale) | Level 15 | ₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100 |
| HAG+ Scale | Level 16 | ₹2,05,400 – ₹2,24,400 |
| Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) | Level 17 | ₹2,25,000 (fixed) |
| Chief of Army Staff (COAS) | Level 18 | ₹2,50,000 (fixed) |
Additional Allowances for NDA Officers
NDA officers are entitled to several allowances:
| NDA ki Salary Additional Allowances WWW.SARKARIJOBLIST.COM | |
| Allowance | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Flying Allowance for Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps | ₹25,000/month |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | Admissible at the same rates and under the same conditions as are applicable to civilian personnel from time to time. |
| Kit Maintenance Allowance | ₹20,000 annually |
| Para Allowance | ₹10,500/month |
| Special Forces Allowance | ₹25,000/month |
| Project Allowance | ₹3,400/month |
| Siachen Allowance | ₹42,500/month |
| Transport Allowance (TPTA) | ₹7,200 (higher cities) |
| Children Education Allowance | ₹2,250/month/child |
| Hostel Subsidy | ₹6,750/month/child |
Field Area Allowances:
| NDA Field Area Allowances WWW.SARKARIJOBLIST.COM | |
| 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 |
High Altitude Allowances:
| NDA High Altitude Allowances WWW.SARKARIJOBLIST.COM | |
| Category-I | Rs 3,400/- Per Month |
| Category-II | Rs 5,300/- Per Month |
| Category-III | Rs 25,000/- Per Month |
Insurance Benefits
- Insurance Cover: ₹15 lakh during training (premium ₹7,200 for 3 years).
- For Disability: ₹15 lakh (100% disability) and proportional amounts for lesser disabilities.
- For Death: ₹12.5 lakh ex-gratia + ₹9,000/month to next of kin (NoK).
Promotions in NDA
Promotions are based on service years and performance:
| NDA Promotions WWW.SARKARIJOBLIST.COM | |||
| Service Period | Army | Navy | Air Force |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Commissioning | Lieutenant | Sub-Lieutenant | Flying Officer |
| After 2 years of service | Captain | Lieutenant | Flight Lieutenant |
| After 6 years of service | Major | Lt Commander | Squadron Leader |
| After 13 years of service | Lieutenant Colonel | Commander | Wing Commander |
| On Selection | Colonel (Selection) | Captain (Selection) | Group Captain (Selection) |
| After 26 years (Time Scale) | Colonel (Time Scale) | Captain (Time Scale) | Group Captain (Time Scale) |
| On Selection | Brigadier | Commodore | Air Commodore |
| Higher Ranks | Major General to General | Rear Admiral to Admiral | Air Vice-Marshal to Air Chief Marshal |
NDA Job Profile
- Training Period: 3 years (academic and physical training at NDA)
- Degree Awarded:
- Army Cadets: B.Sc./B.Sc. (Computer)/B.A.
- Naval Cadets: B.Tech.
- Air Force Cadets: B.Tech./B.Sc./B.Sc. (Computer)
NDA ki Salary: In Case of Disablement
- ₹9,000/month as ex-gratia.
- ₹16,200/month for 100% disability.
- ₹6,750/month as Constant Attendant Allowance (CAA).
NDA Salary: In Case of Death
- ₹12.5 lakh ex-gratia to NoK.
- ₹9,000/month to NoK as a financial benefit.
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