The Indian Army’s pay structure for officers, based on the 7th Pay Commission, is organized into a pay matrix with different levels corresponding to ranks. The basic pay for officers ranges from Level 10 (Lieutenant) to Level 17 (Chief of Army Staff), with various allowances and perks layered on top.
Here’s a breakdown of the pay matrix for commissioned officers in the Indian Army:
Commissioned Officers:
Lieutenant: Level 10, with a basic pay range of ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500.
Captain: Level 10B, with a basic pay range of ₹61,300 to ₹1,93,900.
Major: Level 11, with a basic pay range of ₹69,400 to ₹2,07,200.
Lieutenant Colonel: Level 12, with a basic pay range of ₹1,21,200 to ₹2,12,400.
Colonel: Level 13, with a basic pay range of ₹1,30,600 to ₹2,15,900.
Brigadier: Level 13A, with a basic pay range of ₹1,39,600 to ₹2,17,600.
Major General: Level 14, with a basic pay range of ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200.
Lieutenant General: Level 15, with a basic pay range of ₹182,200 to ₹224,100.
General (Chief of Army Staff): Level 18, with a fixed pay of ₹2,50,000.