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CDS Salary: Lieutenant Pay, Stipend & Allowances

Last verified 29 Oct 2026 · Official website: upsc.gov.in

Posts, pay levels and allowances, from official pay rules.

Pay starts during training. After commissioning you join as Lieutenant (Army), Sub Lieutenant (Navy) or Flying Officer (Air Force), all at Pay Level 10 of the 7th Pay Commission, plus Military Service Pay and allowances. In-hand pay depends on DA rate, HRA or quarters, and posting (field, high altitude, flying), so we do not quote a single figure.

PostPay LevelBasicIn Hand
Cadet in training (IMA/INA/AFA/OTA)Fixed stipendRs 56,100 per monthStipend only; full pay starts on commission
Lieutenant (Army)Level 10Rs 56,100 – 1,77,500Basic + MSP Rs 15,500 + DA + allowances
Sub Lieutenant (Navy)Level 10Rs 56,100 – 1,77,500Basic + MSP Rs 15,500 + DA + allowances
Flying Officer (Air Force)Level 10Rs 56,100 – 1,77,500Basic + MSP Rs 15,500 + DA + flying allowance + other allowances

Notes

  • Military Service Pay of Rs 15,500 a month applies from Lieutenant to Brigadier ranks.
  • Other allowances can include field area, high altitude, Siachen, kit maintenance, transport and children's education allowances.

Not yet confirmed on the official website. Check the official notice before you act on it.

Source: pw.live

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