IAF Officer : Remuneration

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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	Rs 2.43 lakhs	Rs 1.88 lakhs	Rs 1.77 lakhs
Squadron Leader	Rs 3.04 lakhs	Rs 2.33 lakhs	Rs 2.21 lakhs
Wing Commander	Rs 3.42 lakhs	Rs 2.70 lakhs	Rs 2.58 lakhs
Group Captain	Rs 3.75 lakhs	Rs 3.02 lakhs	Rs 2.90 lakhs
Air Commodore	Rs 3.85 lakhs	Rs 3.34 lakhs	Rs 3.23 lakhs