NDA Officer Salary Guide by NDA Coaching Lucknow

Becoming an NDA Officer is not only about wearing the prestigious uniform but also about securing a respectable career with excellent salary, allowances, and benefits. At Shield Defence Academy, Lucknow, we guide aspiring candidates not only in clearing the NDA exam but also in understanding the career prospects, pay structure, and perks they will enjoy in the Armed Forces.

This comprehensive guide covers the NDA officer salary structure, allowances, promotion opportunities, and benefits, ensuring you have complete clarity before stepping into this honorable profession.

ndaofficersalaryandjobprofilebasicpayscaleandcareergrowth.jpg

NDA Officer Salary Structure – An Overview

After clearing the NDA written exam and SSB interview, candidates join the National Defence Academy (NDA) for a 3-year training program. Here’s how the salary progression works:

During Training at NDA: A fixed stipend of ₹56,100 per month is provided from the first day of training.
After Commissioning: NDA cadets are commissioned as Lieutenants in the Indian Army (or equivalent ranks in the Navy and Air Force) with the same base pay as other officers at Level 10 of the Defence Pay Matrix.

Rank-Wise NDA Officer Salary (As per 7th Pay Commission)

Rank Pay Level Basic Pay (₹)
Lieutenant Level 10 ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Captain Level 10B ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900
Major Level 11 ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200
Lieutenant Colonel Level 12A ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400
Colonel Level 13 ₹1,30,600 – ₹2,15,900
Brigadier Level 13A ₹1,39,600 – ₹2,17,600
Major General Level 14 ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200
Lieutenant General / HAG Level 15 ₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100
VCOAS / Army Cdr / Lt Gen (NFSG) Level 17 ₹2,25,000 (Fixed)
COAS Level 18 ₹2,50,000 (Fixed)

NDA Officer Stipend During Training