UPSC NDA Salary 2023 & Career Growth - Army/Navy/Air Force Salary Structure & Rank
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Download PDFNDA Salary 2023 - Planning to appear for NDA? Aspirants who qualify for the NDA exam to join the Army, Navy, or Indian Air Force, must know about the detailed salary, allowances, perks, pay scale, in-hand salary of NDA 2023. Shortlisted candidates who qualify for all stages of the NDA exam are entitled to the NDA salary and a career that is prestigious in all terms.
Latest Updates for NDA
- 18 Jan 2023:
NDA 1 2022 application form correction and withdrawal facility begins
- 06 Sep 2022:
NDA 2 2022 question paper released
- 05 Sep 2022:
NDA 2 2022 answer key available (Unofficial)
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Before getting commissioned, candidates get an NDA stipend during the cadet training, after qualifying NDA 2023. After the application of the 7th Pay Commission, the NDA & NA salary has gone through various changes. Post qualifying NDA 2023, candidates go through a training period, after completing the 4 years of training, candidates are entitled to a handsome salary which ranges from Rs. 56,100- Rs. 1,77,500/- at the start and grows along with promotions. In this article, we will share all the information related to the NDA salary 2021, the scope of growth, NDA posts, etc.
NDA Salary 2023 As Per 7th Pay Commission - Post-wise NDA Officer Salary
NDA Salary (In-Hand)
In the following, table candidates can check the NDA salary structure.
Rank-Wise NDA Salary Structure and Rank Pay
NDA Rank | NDA Salary |
Lieutenant to Major |
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Lieutenant Colonel to Major General |
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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) |
NDA Grades Pay 2023 (Rank-wise)
Rank | Grade Pay (in Rupees) |
Lieutenant | Rs. 5,400/- |
Captain | Rs. 6,100/- |
Major | Rs. 6,600/- |
Lieutenant Colonel | Rs. 8,000/- |
Colonel | Rs. 8,700/- |
Brigadier | Rs. 8,900/- |
Major General | Rs. 10,000/- |
Apart from the NDA salary 2023, candidates are also entitled to various allowances:
DA & TA (Dearness Allowances/Transport allowance)
Highly Active Field Area Allowance (As per the post)
Uniform allowance
Compensatory Modified Field Area Allowance (As per post)
Compensatory Field Area (As per post)
Kit Maintenance Allowances
Para Allowance
Special Forces Allowance
Para Jump Instructor Allowance
Project Allowance
Para Reserve Allowance
Technical Allowance (Tier-I)
Technical Allowance (Tier-II)
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Field Area Allowances
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
Candidates posted in Siachen will be to Siachen Allowance amounting to Rs 42,500/- per month. NDA officers who are posted to high altitude regions will be benefited from the following allowances –
Category-I | Rs 3,400/- Per Month |
Category-II | Rs 5,300/- Per Month |
Category-III | Rs 25,000/- Per Month |
Transport Allowance (TPTA)
Level 9 and Above | |
Rs. 7200/ Rs + DA thereon (Per month) | |
Rs. 3600/Rs + DA thereon (Per month) |
Flying Allowances
The Pilots or Army Aviators in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to flying allowance at a rate of Rs 25,000/ per month.
NDA – Other Allowances
Children Education Allowance – CEA Rs. 2250 Per Month Per Child for two eldest surviving. This allowance is admissible from Nursery to class 12th. |
Hostel Subsidy Rs. 6,750/- per month per child for two eldest surviving only (admissible from Nursery to class 12th). |
Ration |
In Field Area and Peace Area to all Defense officers every month |
NDA – Promotion Opportunities and Career Growth
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 |
What is NDA?
NDA (National Defence Academy) is a national-level exam conducted by UPSC twice a year. Candidates qualifying for the NDA exam are selected for training at the National Defence Academy. After completing their training, they will be recruited on the post of Lieutenant in Army, Sub-Lieutenant in Navy/Flying Officer in the Indian Air force.
NDA Eligibility Criteria 2023
The NDA eligibility criteria 2023 for both male and female candidates between the age group 16.5-19.5 years who have completed their 10+2 can apply for NDA.
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - UPSC NDA Salary 2023 & Career Growth - Army/Navy/Air Force Salary Structure & Rank
Question: When is the NDA 2 2023 exam going to be conducted?
Answer:
NDA 2 2023 exam will be conducted on September 3, 2023.
Question: When is the NDA 1 2023 exam going to be conducted?
Answer:
NDA 1 2023 exam will be conducted on April 16, 2023.
Question: Is NCERT enough for NDA?
Answer:
Yes, NCERT are the best study materials for any government exam, be it UPSC IAS or NDA etc.
Question: Is NDA better than IIT?
Answer:
There is no comparison between NDA and IIT. They both have different career options, growth opportunities and field of work. However, qualifying both the exams requires a lot of effort, labour and abilities.
Question: Is NDA a good career option?
Answer:
Yes, it is not just a good but a great career option if you qualify it. It is one of the most competitive exams in India.
Question: What are the monthly fees of NDA?
Answer:
There is no monthly fee for NDA, the cost is borne by the Commission itself.
Question: Do NDA students get paid?
Answer:
Yes, during their training time they are paid Rs.15600 as a stipend.
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Questions related to NDA
How is UPA different from the NDA?
UPA is a left – leaning party whereas the NDA is Right Leaning parties.
Answer laterWho replaced George Mathew Fernande as NDA convener in 2008?
Shard Yadav replaced George Mathew as a convener in 2008, because of his ill health.
sir, Im interested in NDA FOR INDIAN AIRFORCE.
Hope you are doing good.
So as per your query, in order to join in the NDA exam, one must complete their intermediate course. After the completion of the course you can apply for the exam of NDA. in order to apply for the exam go to the official site of the UPSC and apply from the site. Because UPSC is the official authority which is conducting the exam.
After application, the Exam is generally conducted in 2 phases and you can apply for both of them. After completion of the exam admit cards will be released and basing upon the merit you will be able to get the seat.
The syllabus for the exam is as follows:
1. Mathematics
2. Quantitative Aptitude
3. Physics
4. Chemistry
5. General science
6. History
7. Geography
8. Current affairs etc.,.
Hope it helps you!!
my date of birth is 05/07/2007 on march 2024 i will be in 12 class examination , so when will i fill NDA exam , which one nda1/ nda 2 also tell how many attempt I will have. please tell 🙏🙏
Dear aspirant!
Hope you are doing well ! We have the eligibility criteria for 2022 nda 2 ,which is ,,According to the official NDA 2 2022 notification, which was published on May 18, 2022, both male and female applicants who are single and were born between January 2, 2004, and January 1, 2007 , are eligible to sit for the exam. So from here we can think that you will get easily at least 4 attempts of NDA which is enough to crack the exam .
Focus on your study rather than asking such questions ,it will be better for you now .
Hope it helps you!
Thanking you
my dob 1 July 2004, can I give nda 1 2023
Hello,
According to the official notice released for NDA 2023, this is the age limit for NDA 1 2023 - NDA 1 2023 age limit is 16.5 to 19.5 years
Since your DOB is 1 July 2004, you are 18 years, 2 months, and 2 days old. Hence, you are eligible for NDA 1 2023 since you fall under the bracket of age limit set by NDA.
Hope this helped!
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