IAF Officer : Remuneration
Air Force not only offers you an adventurous and challenging career,
but also takes care of all your needs including basic accommodation, health
care, recreational areas, education facilities for your children etc.
Even before you are commissioned as an Air Force officer you start earning
a monthly stipend of Rs. 8000/- during your training period at any of
the Air Force Training Establishments. And on successful completion of
your training you receive the retrospective D.A. for the complete training
period.
Once you are commissioned as a Flying Officer, besides getting an attractive
pay package, you and your family enjoy an excellent way of life. Depending
on your branch, you start your career with the following emoluments on
the grant of Permanent Commission:
| Posts |
Monthly Income |
Flying Branch (Pilots/ Navigators)
Technical Branch (Electronics/Mechanical)
Ground Duty Branches |
Rs 16,900 (approx.)
Rs 13,400 (approx.)
Rs 12,400 (approx.) |
The other benefits include living accomodation with 2-3 bed rooms (depending
upon the rank), Insurance cover of Rs 10 lakhs at low premium rates, an
annual leave of 60 days and 20 days causal leave, liberal Leave
Travel Concessions to you and your family, Liberal loans for purchase
of cars, computer or a house from the Air Force Group Insurance Society,
Medical Facilities including specialist services to you and your family,
Ration, Schooling facilities and opportunities for higher learning and
facilities for recreational as well as competitive sports and other adventure
activities.
After retirement, you are offered a large number of benefits like
pension, medical facilities, use of the canteen etc.
The following is the pay you get according to your rank and branch chosen:
| Gross Annual Income (approx.) |
| RANK |
Flying Branch |
Technical Branch |
Ground Duty Branches |
| Flight Lieutenant
Squadron Leader
Wing Commander
Group Captain
Air Commodore |
Rs 2.43 lakhs
Rs 3.04 lakhs
Rs 3.42 lakhs
Rs 3.75 lakhs
Rs 3.85 lakhs |
Rs 1.88 lakhs
Rs 2.33 lakhs
Rs 2.70 lakhs
Rs 3.02 lakhs
Rs 3.34 lakhs |
Rs 1.77 lakhs
Rs 2.21 lakhs
Rs 2.58 lakhs
Rs 2.90 lakhs
Rs 3.23 lakhs |
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