Candidates looking to join branches of the Indian Military, such as the Indian Army, Navy, or Indian Air Force, will benefit from knowing details about the position, such as a detailed NDA salary 2025. Candidates who successfully clear every stage of the UPSC NDA exam will be recruited and receive, on top of a prestigious career, the NDA salary.
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The NDA is a popular exam held twice yearly with the intention of recruiting candidates for these posts. Even during the cadet training that comes after the NDA 2025, candidates will be receiving an NDA stipend. The 7th Pay Commission prescribed some changes to the NDA & NA Salary.
After clearing the NDA 2025, candidates go through a training period lasting 4 years. 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 2025, the scope of growth, NDA posts, etc.
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UPSC NDA Salary (In-Hand)
In the following table, candidates can check the NDA salary structure.
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) |
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 UPSC NDA salary 2025, 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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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 |
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 benefit 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 |
Level 9 and Above | |
Rs. 7200/ Rs + DA thereon (Per month) | |
Rs. 3600/Rs + DA thereon (Per month) |
The Pilots or Army Aviators in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to flying allowance at a rate of Rs 25,000/ per month.
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 |
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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 |
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.
The NDA 2025 eligibility criteria 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. More details about the UPSC NDA eligibility criteria can be checked in the official notification.
Yes, during their training time they are paid Rs. 15600 as a stipend.
There is no monthly fee for NDA, the cost is borne by the Commission itself.
Yes, it is a great career option if you qualify it. It is one of the most competitive exams in India.
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.
Yes, NCERT are the best study materials for any government exam, be it UPSC IAS or NDA etc.
Hello,
Since you were born on November 17, 2008, you will be eligible for the NDA exam starting when you turn 16 and a half years old. The NDA exam allows candidates between the ages of 16.5 and 19.5 years to apply.
Here's how the attempts work for you:
The NDA exam is held twice a year, in April and September.
You will likely be eligible to appear for the exam starting in 2025, when you'll be 16.5 years old.
You can appear for the exam until you turn 19.5 years old, which will be in November 2027.
This means you have a total of 6 attempts available for NDA, from 2025 to 2027.
Hope it helps !
Hello,
Based on your date of birth, August 2, 2006, you are eligible to apply for the NDA 1 2025 exam , as candidates must be born between July 2, 2006, and July 1, 2009.
However, for the NDA 2 2025 exam, the age criteria require candidates to be born between January 2, 2007, and January 1, 2010, which makes you ineligible for that session.
Hope it helps !
Dear Aspirant,
Unfortunately, after reviewing your details, you are not eligible to participate in the upcoming NDA 2 exam . You mentioned that your date of birth is August 2, 2006. The NDA 2 examination is scheduled to take place in January 2026, and to qualify for this opportunity, candidates must be within the age range of 16.5 to 19.5 years at the time the course begins.
To clarify, the eligibility criteria specify that candidates must be born between January 2, 2007, and January 1, 2010. Since your birthdate falls outside this specified range, you are unfortunately ineligible for NDA 2.
If you have any further questions or need assistance regarding the eligibility requirements, please feel free to reach out.
Hello Tanusiya,
Based on NDA eligibility, candidates must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years old on January 1 of the exam year.
Since you were born on January 15, 2010, you'll be over 16.5 by January 1, 2027.
Therefore, you are eligible for NDA 2027.
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Yes you are eligible for NDA 2 2025. Candidate's D.O.B must be between July 2,2006 to July 1,2009.
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