CDS Salary: Complete Details CDS Officer Salary Perks, Allowances And Career Growth

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CDS Salary: CDS Officer Salary Perks, Allowances & Career Growth

Combined Defence Services Examination is conducted twice every year for the recruitment of officers in army, navy and air force defence services by Union Public Service Commission. Graduates from all over the country within the age limit apply for the CDS exam in the hope of getting selected for the prestigious government post. To work in the defence services as officers and serve the nation is a proud moment for aspirants. Now the question is- what is the salary of CDS officers? What is the CDS Salary for cadres recruited in defence forces? What are the benefits, perks and allowances one gets after getting recruited via CDS examination? Although you don’t need any particular reason to work in defence, we are highlighting all the benefits that make it worth it.

UPSC CDS Salary and Career Growth For Army Ranks

Indian army officers recruited through the CDS exam are posted to the rank of Lieutenant at level 10. The UPSC CDS salary of a Lieutenant is in the pay scale of Rs 56,100 -1,77,500. The Lieutenant are promoted to the post of Captain after 2 years of service. Check out the further ranks and pay scale of Indian Army:

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

CDS Officer Salary for Navy Ranks & Career Growth

UPSC CDS Salary 2020: Indian Naval officers recruited through the CDS examination are posted to the rank of Sub- Lieutenant at level 10. The CDS salary of a Sub- Lieutenant in Navy is in the pay scale of Rs 56,100 -1,77,500. The Sub-Lieutenant is promoted to the post of Lieutenant after 2 years of service. Check out the further ranks and pay scale of Indian Navy:

Pay Scale of Officers : CDS Officer Salary
CDS Navy RANK	LEVEL	PAY BAND (in Rs.)	MSP
SUB LIEUTENANT	10	56100-177500	15500
LIEUTENANT	10B	61300-193900	15500
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER	11	69400-207200	15500
COMMANDER	12A	121200-212400	15500
CAPTAIN	13	130600-215900	15500
COMMODORE	13A	139600-217600	15500
REAR ADMIRAL	14	144200-218200	NIL
VICE ADMIRAL	15	182200-224100	NIL
VICE ADMIRAL AND EQUIVALENT	16	205400-224400	NIL
DGAFMS	17	225000	NIL
VCNS / C-IN-C/ EQUIVALENT	17	225000	NIL
CNS / EQUIVALENT	18	250000	NIL

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CDS Salary & Career Growth For Air Force Ranks

CDS Air Force Officer Salary: Indian Air Force officers recruited through the CDS examination are posted to the rank of Flying Officer in the pay band 3. The CDS salary of a Flying Officer is in the pay scale of Rs 15600-39100 in the grade pay 5400. The Flying Officer is promoted to the post of Flight Lieutenant after 2 years of service. Check out the further ranks and pay scale of Indian Air Force:

Sr.No.	Air Force Rank	Pay/Band Scale	Pay Band/Scale	Grade Pay
1.	Flying Officer	Pb-3	15600-39100	5400
2.	Flight Lieutenant	Pb-3	15600-39100	6100
3.	Sqn. Leader	Pb-3	15600-39100	6600
4.	Wing Commander	Pb-4	37400-67000	7600
5.	Group Captain	Pb-4	37400-67000	8700
6.	Air Commodore	Pb-4	37400-67000	8900
7.	Air Vice Marshal	Pb-4	37400-67000	10000
8.	Air Marshal	Pb-4	37400-67000	12000
9.	Chief Of Commands	Apex Scale	80000	–
10.	Chief Of Airforce	Chief	90000	–

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CDS Allowances, Perks and Other Benefits

1. Dearness Allowance (DA)

It is admissible at the same rates as applicable to the civilian personnel from time to time.

2. Transport Allowance

For pay level 9 and above, Rs 7,200+DA thereon for Higher TPTA Cities and Rs 3,600+DA thereon for other places per month.

3. Accommodation

CDS officers are given accommodation by the government or the house rent allowance as per the norms.

4. Uniform Allowance

In the newly proposed allowances, Uniform allowance of Rs 20,000 per year has been included for the defence officers.

5. Children Education Allowance

Children Education Allowance are given to officers with children and are admissible from Nursery to Class 12.

6. High Altitude Allowance

Officers risking their lives at high altitude are provided high altitude allowance in addition to other allowances according to the areas they are posted.