Indian Army Officers Salary, Benefits, Allowances Per Month

The Indian Army generally follows a structured pay scale for all officers defined by the 7th Pay Commission.

In general, the Indian Army Salary ranges from Rs 21,700 to Rs 2,50,000 per month.

Lieutenants in the Indian Army receive Rs 56,100 as their basic salary per month.

Captains in the Indian Army receive their salary as Rs 61,300 per month.

Lieutenant Colonels receive their salary at Rs 1,21,200 per month.

Brigadiers receive hir salary at 1,39,600 per month.

Major Generals receive their salary at Rs 1,44,200 per month.

Lieutenant Generals receive their salary at Rs 1,82,200 per month.

Dearness Allowance is also given to Indian army officers to counteract inflation and it complements their basic salary.

Military Service Pay (MSP) is also given as compensation for the demands and nature of military service.

House Rent Allowance (HRA) is also given Army to officers to cover accommodation costs.