The Indian Air Force and other Indian Armed Forces of the country are among the most prestigious and respectful jobs that any civilian has for the country. And except for the passion and respect to do this job, the salary structure is also one thing that attracts people to pursue their career in the armed forces.Â
If you are someone who is thinking of joining the armed forces or want to make a career in it, there are a few things that you must know before you get admission to NDA.
Here are the pay and allowances of the Indian Air Force Officer that will motivate you more than ever to pursue a career in Indian Air Force Services.Â
Pay and Allowances of Indian Airforce Officer 2022
RankÂ
LevelÂ
Pay in Rs.Â
1.
Flying Officer
Level 10
56,100- 1,77,500
2.
Squadroom Leader
Level 10B
6,94,00- 2,07,200
3.
Flight Lieutenant
Level 11
6,1300- 1,93,900
4.
Wing Commander
Level 12A
1,21,200- 2,12,400
5.
Air Commodore
Level 13
1,39,600- 2,17,600
6.
Group Captain
Level 13A
1,30,600- 2,15,900
7.
Air Vice Marshal
Level 14
1,44,200- 2,18,200
8.
HAG+ Scale
Level 15
2,05,400- 2,24,400
9.
Air Marshal HAG Scale
Level 16
1,30,600- 2,15,900
10.
VACS/AirForce Cdr/ Air Marshal (NFSG)
Level 17
2,25,222/- (fixed)
11.
CAS
Level 18
2,50,000/- (fixed)
Pay Scale of the Flying Officers
Here is the pay scale of the Flying officers i.e officers of the initial most rank in the iAF:
Pay in Pay Band – Rs. 15,600 Per Month
(officer will get posting in PB 3- 15600-39100)
Grade Pay: rs. 5400 PM
Military Service Pay: Rs 6000 PM
Dearness Allowance: Rs 500 PM
Transport Allowance: Rs. 3200 + DA (major cities)/ 1600+ DA (other cities)
Kit Maintenance Allowance: Rs. 500 PM
Gross Monthly Emoluments
The salary of a Flying Officers for the first month would be following:
Flying BranchÂ
Technical BranchÂ
Ground Duty BranchÂ
Total Emoluments
66110/-
57360/-
54840/-
But when you go further in rank and status in the Air Force, your salary and other inclusions also increases as per your responsibilities and capabilities.
RankÂ
Flying PayÂ
Flying Officer
Rs. 11250/-
Light Lieutenant
Rs. 13,750/-
Squadron leader
Rs. 17,500/-
Wing Commander
Rs. 17,500/-
Group Captain
Rs. 17,500
Air Commodore & above
Rs. 13,125
Technical allowance is Rs. 2500/- for every Tier-I officer and Rs. 3750/- for every Tier-II officer.
Pay Band of Indian Air ForceÂ
Rank
Pay-Scale Band
Pay-Scale
Grade Pay
Median Scale
Flying Officer
PB-III
15,600-39,100
5400
6000
Flight Lieutenant
PB-III
15,600-39,100
5100
6000
Squadron Leader
PB-III
15,600-39,100
6600
6000
Wing Commander
PB-IV
37,400-67,000
7600
6000
Group Captain
PB-IV
37,400-67,000
8700
6000
Air Vice Marshal
PB-IV
37,400-67,000
10000
6000
Air Commodore
PB-IV
37,400-67,000
8900
6000
Air Marshal
PB-IV
37,400-67,000
12000
6000
Chief of Commands
Apex Band
80,000 INR
NA
NA
Air Force Chief
Apex Band
90,000 INR
NA
NA
Pay- Structure of Newly Appointed Flying OfficersÂ
Structure Structure
Pay Band (universal for all branches)
15,600 INR per month
Grade Pay
5,400 INR per month
Military Service Pay
6,000 INR per month
Dearness Allowance calculated @ of 80% of Gross Emoluments
21,600 INR per month
Kit Maintenance Allowance
500 INR per month
Transport Allowance
3200 INR per month (in key metros) and 1600 INR per month (in rest of the towns and cities)
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