NDA Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
- COAS
- INR 02,50,000/- Fixed
- Major
- INR 69,400/- to 02,07,200/-
- Captain
- INR 61,300/- to 01,93,900/-
- Colonel
- INR 01,30,600/- to 02,15,900/-
- Brigadier
- INR 01,39,600/- to 02,17,600/-
- HAG+ Scale
- INR 02,05,400/- To 02,24,400/-
- Lieutenant
- INR 56,100/- to INR 1,77, 500/-
- Major General
- INR 01,44,200/- to 02,18,200/-
- Lieutenant Colonel
- INR 01,21,200/- to 02,12,400/-
- NDA Posts or Ranks
- Salary of NDA Officer (Per Month)
- Lt. General HAG Scale
- INR 01,82,200/- to 02,24,100/-
- Training Period Stipend
- INR 56,100/
- VCOAS/ Army Cdr/ Lt Gen (NFSG)
- INR 02,25,000/- Fixed
📊 NDA Salary Per Month during Training
| Fixed Stipend | Stipend Amount | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Stipend to male/female Cadets during the entire duration of training in Service Academies i.e. during the training period at IMA. | Rs 56,100/-p.m.* | Starting pay in Level 10 |
📊 NDA Allowances
| Allowances | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dearness Allowance | Admissible at the same rates and under the same conditions as are applicable to civilian personnel from time to time. |
| Kit Maintenance Allowances | INR 20,000/- Annually with Dress Allowances |
| Para Allowance | Rs 10,500/- Per Month |
| Special Forces Allowance | Rs 25,000/- Per Month |
| Para Jump Instructor Allowance | Rs 10,500/- Per Month |
| Project Allowance | Rs 3,400/- Per Month |
| Para Reserve Allowance | Rs 2,625/- Per Month |
| Technical Allowance (Tier-I) | Rs 3,000/- Per Month |
| Technical Allowance (Tier-II) | Rs 4,500/- Per Month |
📊 Exam Information 4
| Field Area Allowance to NDA | Amount Payable |
|---|---|
| Highly Active Field Area Allowance – HAFA | Rs 16,900/- pm |
| Field Area Allowance – FD Area | Rs 10,500/- pm |
| Modified Field Area Allowance – Mod FD Area | Rs 6,300/- pm |
📊 Application Fee
- Category-I
- Rs 3,400/- Per Month
- Category-II
- Rs 5,300/- Per Month
- Category-III
- Rs 25,000/- Per Month
- Levels of NDA Officers
- Allowance Amount
📊 Exam Information 6
| Levels of NDA Officers | Allowance Amount |
|---|---|
| In Peace Area | Rs 10,500/- pm |
| In Field Area | Rs 16,900/- pm |
| In Modified Field Area | Rs 13,013/- pm |
📊 Exam Information 7
| Level | Higher TPTA Cities | Other Places |
|---|---|---|
| 9 and Above | Rs. 7200/ Rs + DA thereon (Per month) | Rs. 3600/Rs + DA thereon (Per month) |
📊 Exam Information 8
| Allowance | Amount |
|---|---|
| Children Education Allowance – CEA | Rs. 2250 Per Month Per Child for two eldest surviving. CEA is admissible from Nursery to class 12th. |
| Hostel Subsidy | Rs. 6,750/- per month per child for two eldest surviving only (admissible from Nursery to Class 12th). |
| Ration in Kind | In Field Area and Peace Area to all Defence officers every month |
| Uniform Allowance | Rs 20,000/- per year. |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Circumstance | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Death | Ex-gratia amount of Rs. 12.5 lakhs to the NoK. Monthly Ex-gratia amount of Rs. 9000/- per month to the NoK. |
| Disablement | Monthly Ex-gratia amount of Rs. 9,000/- per month. Ex-gratia disability award at Rs. 16200/- per month shall be payable in addition to 100% of disability during the period of disablement subject to pro-rata reduction in case the degree of disablement is less than 100%. No disability award shall be payable in cases where the degree of disablement is less than 20%. Constant Attendant Allowance (CAA) at Rs 6750/- per month for 100% disabled on the recommendation of Invaliding Medical Board (IBM). |
📊 NDA promotion as per years of service
| Indian Defence Wings | Promotions Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Army | Indian Navy | Indian Air Force | Minimum Service Required for Promotion |
| Lieutenant | Sub Lieutenant | Flying Officer | On being Commissioned |
| Captain | Lieutenant | Flight Lieutenant | After 2 years of service |
| Major | Lt Commander | Squadron Leader | After 6 years of service |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Commander | Wing Commander | 13 years of service |
| Colonel(Selection) | Captain (Selection) | Group Captain (Selection) | On Selection |
| Colonel (Time Scale) | Captain (Time Scale) | Group Captain (Time Scale) | 26 years of service |
| Brigadier | Commodore | Air Commodore | On Selection |
| Major General | Rear Admiral | Air Vice-Marshal | On Selection |
| Lieutenant General | Vice Admiral | Air Marshal | On Selection |
| General | Admiral | Air Chief Marshal | On Selection |
📊 Exam Information 11
| Cost of Training | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pocket allowance for 5 months @ Rs. 3000.00 per month | Rs. 15000 |
| For items of clothing and equipment | Rs. 21831 |
| Army Group Insurance Fund | Rs. 7200 |
| Clothing items required at the time of joining | Rs. 8681 |
| Incidental Expenditure during 1st Semester | Rs. 7138 |
| Total | Rs. 59850 |
📊 Exam Information 12
| Refund | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pocket allowance for five months Rs. 2000.00 at Rs. 400.00 per month (Corresponding to Govt. Financial Assistance) | Rs. 2000 |
| For items of clothing and equipment approximately | Rs. 13935 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.How much is an NDA officer's Military Service Pay (MSP)?
An NDA officer's Military Service Pay (MSP) ranges from Rs. 15,500 per month for a Lieutenant to Rs. 30,000 per month for a Major General.
Q2.How much is an NDA officer's House Rent Allowance (HRA)?
An NDA officer's House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by location and ranges from 8% to 24% of basic pay.
Q3.Is there anything else an NDA officer receives in addition to the basic pay, MSP, HRA, and transportation allowance?
Yes, an NDA officer may receive additional allowances based on their service and job responsibilities. Field area allowance, flying allowance, submarine allowance, and so on are examples of these allowances.
Q4.What is IAS vs NDA Salary?
The basic IAS vs NDA Salary is IAS officer will get a salary range between INR 56,100 to INR 2,50,000 per month and an NDA officer will get a salary range between INR 56,100 to INR 1,77,500
Q5.How frequently do NDA officers receive salary raises?
Annual salary increases are given to NDA officers based on their years of service and performance. There are also opportunities for advancement, which come with higher pay scales.
Q6.What is the starting salary of NDA?
The starting salary of an NDA officer is Rs. 56,100 per month during the training period. After the successful training, the NDA salary will be fixed in the first Cell of Level 10.
Q7.What is the salary of NDA officer per month?
The salary of an NDA officer per month varies depending on their rank and experience. Here is a list of the starting salary of NDA officers per month: Lieutenant: Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500 Captain: Rs. 61,300 - Rs. 1,93,900 Major: Rs. 69,400 - Rs. 2,07,200 Lieutenant Colonel: Rs. 1,21,200 - Rs. 2,12,400 Colonel: Rs. 1,30,600 - Rs. 2,15,900 Brigadier: Rs. 1,39,600 - Rs. 2,17,600
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