There is no tuition fee for NDA training. The notice says cadets get a fixed stipend of Rs 56,100 a month (the starting pay of Level 10) during the pre-commission training at the service academy (for Army cadets, the final year at IMA); it is paid at the end of training and is not counted as commissioned service. On commissioning as a Lieutenant (or equivalent: Sub Lieutenant in the Navy, Flying Officer in the Air Force) you start at Pay Level 10, plus Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs 15,500 a month, Dearness Allowance, and allowances such as HRA, transport, uniform and posting-based allowances.
| Post | Pay Level | Basic | In Hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet stipend (pre-commission training at the service academy) | Fixed (equal to start of Level 10) | Rs 56,100 per month | Fixed stipend; no MSP or DA |
| Lieutenant / Sub Lieutenant / Flying Officer | Level 10 (Rs 56,100 to Rs 1,77,500) | Rs 56,100 + MSP Rs 15,500 | approx Rs 90,000 to Rs 1,00,000 gross with DA and HRA; varies with DA rate and posting |
| Captain / Lieutenant (Navy) / Flight Lieutenant | Level 10B (Rs 61,300 to Rs 1,93,900) | Rs 61,300 + MSP Rs 15,500 | Higher than Lieutenant; depends on DA and posting |
| Major / Lieutenant Commander / Squadron Leader | Level 11 (Rs 69,400 to Rs 2,07,200) | Rs 69,400 + MSP Rs 15,500 | Depends on DA and posting |
Notes
- MSP of Rs 15,500 per month is fixed for officers from Lieutenant to Brigadier.
- Field, high-altitude, Siachen, flying and special-forces postings add special allowances.
- The in-hand figure is an estimate from a coaching site, not an official number.
Not yet confirmed on the official website. Check the official notice before you act on it.
Source: pw.live