CDS Salary 2024, In-Hand Salary, Structure, and Allowances

The CDS salary follows a structured pay scale based on rank, experience, and job responsibilities, ensuring fair compensation. After passing the CDS exam, candidates train at institutions such as the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), or Officers Training Academy (OTA). During training, they receive a fixed stipend of INR 56,100 per month, according to the 7th CPC guidelines.

Rank	Level	Pay Scale
Lieutenant	Level 10	Rs 56,100-1,77,500
Captain	Level 10B	Rs 61,300-1,93,900
Major	Level 11	Rs 69,400-2,07,200
Lt Colonel	Level 12A	Rs 1,21,200-2,12,400
Colonel	Level 13	Rs 1,30,600-2,15,900
Brigadier	Level 13A	Rs 1,39,600-2,17,600
Major General	Level 14	Rs 1,44,200-2,18,200
Lieutenant General HAG Scale	Level 15	Rs 1,82,200-2,24,100
HAG+Scale	Level 16	Rs 2,05,400 – 2,24,400
VCOAS/Army CDR/ Lieutenant General (NFSG)	Level 17	Rs 2,25,000 (fixed)
COAS	Level 18	Rs 2,50,000 (fixed)

Military Service Pay (MSP)

Military Service Pay (MSP) is an additional amount included in the salary of officers in the Indian Armed Forces.

• For officers holding the rank of Lieutenant to Brigadier, the MSP is a fixed amount of INR 15,500 per month.
• MSP is granted to officers ranked from Lieutenant to Brigadier, which includes ranks like Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, and Brigadier.
• The introduction of MSP for the Indian Armed Forces was recommended by the 6th Pay Commission.
• The 7th Pay Commission extended MSP to all ranks up to and including Brigadiers and their equivalents.

Apart from a decent salary package, the officers are eligible to get a few Allowances such as Flying Allowance, Dearness Allowance, High Altitude Allowance, Uniform Allowance, etc. Have a look at these allowances below.