Rates Of MSP for Defence Officers

Rates of MSP for Defence Officers

Military Service Pay

MSP shall be admissible at the rate of Rs 15500/- pm to offrs and Rs 10800/- pm to MNS upto and incl the rank of Brig and shall be counted for the purpose of computation of DA and pension.

Auth : Para 5(2) of GoI, MoD Gazette Notification Ser No.12(E) dated 05 May 2017.

Pay Of JCO / OR Undergoing Pre-Commissioning Training In Service Training Institutions

Pay of JCO / OR Undergoing Pre-Commissioning Training in Service Training Institutions

(a) JCOs/OR trainees undergoing pre-commissioning trg at IMA/OTA viz, ex ACC/SL/SCO, shall continue to receive the Pay and Allces as applicable to the rank held at the time of commencement of training.

(b) On successful commissioning, the difference between the amount of stipend plus DA thereon minus pay and allces received during the period of training shall be payable in lump-sum.

Auth : Para 8(3)(i)&(ii) of GoI, MoD Gazette Notification Ser No 12(E) dated 05 May 2017.

7th CPC - Pay Fixation Of Re-Employed Officers

Pay Fixation of Re-Employed Officers

(a) The initial pay of a re-employed Government servant who elects or is deemed to have elected to be governed by the revised pay structure from 1st day of January 2016 shall be fixed according to the provisions of Rule 7 of the Army Officers Pay Rules 2017, if he/she is a retired Government servant who received pension or any other retirement benefits but which were ignored while fixing pay on re-employment.

(b) The initial pay of a re-employed officer who retired with a pension or any other retirement benefit and whose pay on re-employment was fixed with reference to these benefits or ignoring a part thereof, and who elects or is deemed to have elected to be governed by the revised structure from the 1st day of January 2016 shall be fixed in accordance with the provisions contained in Rule 7 of the Army Officers Pay Rules 2017. Pension (excluding the ignorable portion of pension, if any), as admissible on relevant date, i.e. date of coming over to the revised pay structure, effective from 1.1.2016 or later, shall be deducted from his/her pay in accordance with the general policy of the Government on fixation and subsequent drawl of pay of re-employed pensioners.

(c) In addition to the pay so fixed, the re-employed officer would continue to draw the retirement benefits he/she was permitted to draw in the pre-revised scales, as modified based on the recommendations of the 7th CPC, in orders in respect of which have been issued separately by the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare.

(d) Where a re-employed officer elects to draw his/her pay in the existing pay structure and is brought over to revised pay structure from a date later than the 1st day of January, 2016, his/her pay from the later date in the revised scale shall be fixed in accordance with the provisions of Rule 11 of the Army Officers Pay Rules 2017.

(e) Further, the existing ceiling of Rs 80,000/- for drawal of pay plus gross pension on re-employment is enhanced to Rs 2,25,000/-, the maximum basic pay prescribed for officers in Level 17 under Army Officers Pay Rules 2017.

7th CPC - Pay Fixation Of Re-Employed Officers - Illustrations

Pay Fixation of Re-Employed Officers – Illustrations

Illustration : Initial pay fixation in revised scales of a re-employed officer who has retired in pre revised scales and was granted re- employment prior to 01 Jan 2016. Example of a Colonel retired on 31 Jul 2015 and re-employed on 01 Aug 2015.

(a) Col Retd on 31 Jul 2015.

(i) Pay in Pay Band  – Rs 55000/-

(ii) Grade Pay  – Rs 8700/-

(iii) MSP  – Rs 6000/-

Total  – Rs 69700/-

(iv) Pre-revised Basic Pension Rs 34850/-

(b) Fixation of Pay on Date of Re-Employment as on 01 Aug 2015.

(i) Re-employment Pay Rs 69700/-

(c) Re-fixation of Pay on 01 Jan 2016 in Accordance with Pay Rules/Regulations.

(i) Revised Level Level 13

(ii) Revised Pay (63700 x 2.57) Rs 163709/-

(iii) Rounded off to next higher figure Rs 165400/-

(iv) Revised Military Service Pay Rs 15500/-

Total Rs 180900/-

(d) Revised Pay on Re-employment.

(i) Revised Pay Rs 165400/-

(ii) Revised Military Service Pay Rs 15500/-

Total Rs 180900/-

(e) Revised Pension.

(i) Rs 34850 x 2.57 Rs 89565/-

(f) Revised Emoluments.

(i) Total Pay Rs 180900/-

(ii) Less pension – ignorable limit Rs 66815/-

(incl MSP) {89565 – (15000 + 7750)}

(iii) Pay admissible Rs 114085/-

(g) As the pay has been fixed on 01 Jan 2016, the re-employed officer will be entitled for annual increment as per the existing provisions of Army Officers Pay Rules 2017. DA will be admissible as per rates announced from time to time.

Illustration : Initial pay fixation in revised scales of a re-employed officer who has retired post implementation of 7th CPC and was granted re-employment post 01 Jan 16. Example of a Col retired on 31 Mar 16 and re-employed on 01 Apr 16.

(a) Col Retd on 31 Mar 2016.

(i) Pay in Defence Pay Matrix Rs 165400/-

(ii) MSP Rs 15500/-

Total Pay Rs 180900/-

(iii) Basic Pension Rs 90450/-

(b) Fixation of Pay on Date of Re-Employment as on 01 Apr 2017.

(i) Re-employed Pay Rs 180900/-

(c) Revised Emoluments.

(i) Total Re-employed Pay Rs 180900/-

(ii) Less pension – ignorable limit Rs 67700/-

(Including MSP) ((90450 – (15000 + 7750)

(iii) Pay admissible Rs 113200/-

(d) As the pay has been fixed based on the revised pay rules/regulations, the re-employed officer will be entitled for annual increment as per the existing provisions of Army/Navy/Air Force Officers Pay Rules/Regulations, 2017. DA will be admissible as per rates announced from time to time.

Note : Draft Pay Rules for Re-emp Offrs fwd to MoD

which is still under consideration.

7th CPC Levels In Army

7th CPC Level in Defence Forces of JCO / ORs

Rank wise list of 7th CPC Levels in Army

Level of Ranks : JCOs/OR

• (a) Sepoy – Level 3

• (b) Naik – Level 4

• (c) Havildar – Level 5

• (d) Naib Subedar – Level 6

• (e) Subedar – Level 7

• (f) Subedar Major – Level 8

• (g) Honorary Lieutenant – Level 10

• (h) Honorary Captain – Level 10B

7th CPC Pay Matrix Table For JCOs,NCOs, And OR

Pay Matrix. Pay structure of Hony Commissioned Offrs, JCOs, NCOs, and OR of the Army.

Note : Direct Entry Naib Subedar on grant of third MACP will be placed in Level 9.

Auth : GoI, MoD Gazette Notification No 1(6)/2016/D (Pay/Services) dated 22 Jun 2017.

7th CPC - Initial Pay Fixation For JCOs/OR

Initial Pay Fixation for JCOs/OR

Initial Pay Fixation. Within the pay given, JCOs/OR who were in service and holding the appt as on 01 Jan 2016 have been granted replacement scale.

(a) Pre 2016. Pay as on 01 Jan 2016 will be multiplied by 2.57 Fitment Factor.

(b) Post 2016. Pay for post 2016 which was Rs 6460 (in 6th CPC) is fixed at Rs 21700/- (in 7th CPC).

Pay Fixation – Hony Lts and Capts. Hony Lts and Capts on active list and holding the Hony rank as on 01 Jan 2016 will be fixed as per Pay Matrix Level 10 and 10B.

Auth : Para 7 of GoI, MoD Gazette Notification Ser No .9(E) dated 05 May 2017.

7th CPC - Allowances for Defence Personnel

7th CPC Allowances for Defence Personnel

Defence Forces pers are in receipt of a variety of Allces, some identical to those granted to civilians and others exclusive to the Defence Forces, taking into account the specific conditions of service.

Allces common to civilians and Defence Forces pers are Deputation (Duty) Allowance, Tpt Allowance, NPA, HRA, Spl Compensatory Allce etc. Allces specific to Armed Forces compensate either the difficulty of location (Fd Area, High Altitude etc), heightened risk profile (CI Ops, Flying, HAFA etc) or a specific personal situation of an individual (Tech Allce, Additional Post Allce, Composite Personal Maint Allce etc).

2.2. The yardstick applied for all allces has been the same i.e., revision has been implemented wef 01.07.2017. Major features are:-

(a) All slab based allces to increase by 25% for every 50% rise in DA.

(b) Rates of Children Education Allowance (CEA) and Hostel Subsidy increased by 1.5 times. CEA has been increased from Rs 1500/- per month/child (max two) to Rs 2250/- per month/child (max two). Hostel Subsidy has been revised from Rs 4500/- per month to Rs 6750/- per month.

(c) Family Accn Allce for JCOs/OR abolished wef 01.07.2017.

(d) HRA will be applicable to all ranks and CILQ abolished wef 01.07.2017.

(e) Travel by air on TD for Level 6 and above. AC III/AC Chair Car for Level 5 and below.

(f) Siachen Allowance will be Rs 30,000/- per month for JCOs/OR (Level 8 and below) and Rs 42,500/- per month for officers (Level 9 and above).

(g) Allces Abolished.

• (i) Air Despatch Pay.

• (ii) Air Steward Allowance.

• (iii) Official Hospitality Grant in Defence Forces.

• (iv) Special Compensatory (Hill Area) Allowance.

• (v) Spectacle Allowance.

• (vi) Short Hand Allowance.

(h) Allces Subsumed.

• (i) Kit Maintenance Allowance.

• (ii) Qualification Grant.

• (iii) Special Compensatory (Remote Locality Allowance).

• (iv) Uniform Related Allces.

• (v) Washing/Clothing Maintenance Allowance.

• (vi) Acting Allowance.

• (vii) Bad Climate Allowance.

• (viii) Compensation in Lieu of Quarter (CILQ).

• (ix) Single in Lieu of Quarter (SNLQ).

• (x) Extra Duty Allowance.

• (xi) Family Accommodation Allowance.

• (xii) Flight Charge Certificate Allowance.

• (xiii) Instructional Allowance.

• (xiv) Judge Advocate General Dept Examination Award.

• (xv) Outfit Allowance.

Auth : GoI, MoD letter No 1(16)/2017/D(Pay/Services) dated 18 Sep 2017.

7th CPC - Children Education Allowance To Defence Forces

7th CPC Children Education Allowance to Defence Personnel

CEA Scheme: It has two components, CEA and Hostel Subsidy. Both cannot be claimed concurrently.

(a) CEA: Rs 2250/- per month per child for two children only. CEA is admissible from Nursery to 12th classes.

• (i) Reimbursement should be done just once a year, after completion of the financial year (which for most schools coincides with the Academic year).

• (ii) Certificate from the head of institution where the ward of government employee studies should be sufficient for this purpose. The certificate should confirm that the child studied in the school during the previous academic year.

(b) Hostel Subsidy: Rs 6750/- per month per child for two children only. Applicable when children are studying in a boarding school away from the place of posting of the father/mother.

• (i) Certificate from the head of institution should suffice, with the additional requirement that the certificate should mention the amount of expenditure incurred by the government servant towards lodging and boarding in the residential complex.

• (ii) The amount of expenditure mentioned, or the ceiling as mentioned at Para 2.3 (b) above, whichever is lower, shall be paid to the employee.

Educational Concession to Children of Personnel Missing/ Disabled/ Killed in Action.

Note : The combined amount of Tuition Fees and Hostel Charges shall not exceed Rs 10,000/- Per month.

Auth : GoI, MoD letter No 6(1)/2009/Edu. Concession/D (Res-II) dated 13 Sep 2017.

7th CPC - Language Allowances And Language Award To Defence Personnel

7th CPC Language Allowances and Language Award to Defence Personnel

Language Allowances to Officers, JCOs and ORs as per the recommendations of 7th CPC…

 
Language Award to Officers, JCOs and ORs as per the recommendations of 7th CPC…

Annual Increment Calculation For Defence Personnel

Annual Increment Calculation for Defence Personnel

Increment in Revised Pay Structure. An offr will move one stage vertically down in same Level on grant of annual increment.

Annual Increment in Revised Pay Structure.

(a) There shall be two dates for grant of annual increment namely, 01 Jan and 01 Jul of every year. JCO/OR or a recruit shall be entitled to only one annual increment, either on 01 Jan or 01 Jul depending on the date of his appointment or promotion or upgradation or enrolment.

(b) The increment in respect of a JCO/ OR appointed or promoted or upgraded or in respect of recruit enrolled during the period between the 2nd day of Jan and 1st day of Jul (both inclusive) shall be granted on 1st day of Jan and the increment in respect of a JCO/ OR appointed or promoted or upgraded or in respect of a recruit enrolled during the period between the 2nd day of Jul and 1st day of Jan (both inclusive) shall be granted on the 1st days of Jul.

Auth : Para 9 of GoI, MoD Gazette Notification Ser No.9(E) dated 05 May 2017.

7th CPC - MACP Financial Upgradation For JCO/OR

7th CPC MACP Financial Upgradation for JCO/OR

The scheme of MACP Financial Upgradation for JCO/OR after implementation of 7th Central Pay Commission will be followed as given below…

MACP : A direct recruited Sep, Hav or JCO will be entitled to min three financial upgradations after 8, 16 and 24 years of service. At the time of each financial upgradation under MACP, the JCO/OR would get an addl increment and next higher Pay in the hierarchy. The following MACP would be entitled to JCOs/OR recruited under direct entry:-

(a) Sep.

• (i) Entitled to first financial upgradation of pay of the rank of Naik on completion of 8 yrs of service.

• (ii) Second financial upgradation of pay of the rank of Hav on completion of 16 yrs of service.

• (iii) Third financial upgradation of pay of the rank of Nb Sub on completion of 24 yrs of service.

(b) Direct Entry Hav.

• (i) A direct entry Hav would be entitled to first financial upgradation of pay of the rank of Nb Sub on  completion of 8 yrs of service.

• (ii) Second financial upgradation of pay of the rank of Sub on completion of 16 yrs of service.

• (iii) Third financial upgradation of pay of the rank of Sub Maj on completion of 24 yrs service.

(c) A Direct Entry JCO will be entitled to first financial upgrdation in Level 7 to the rank of Subedar on completion of 8 years of service, second financial upgradation in Level 8 to the rank of Subedar Major on completion of 16 years of service and third financial upgradaion in Level 9 on completion of 24 years of service. This is subject to the condition that the third financial upgradation does not take them beyond the age of superannuation for JCOs in terms of maximum period of service allowed and age of retirement / release.

Auth : Adm Instrs for grant of MACP issued by PS-2(c) vide their letter No B/33513/ACP/AG/PS-2(c) dated 13 Jun 2011 and MoD ID No 1(13)/2011-D(Pay/ Services) dated 30 Jun 2014.

7th CPC - MACP Financial Upgradation For JCO/OR – Illustration

7th CPC MACP Financial Upgradation for JCO/OR – Illustration

Illustration

(a) If a Sep in Level 3 gets his first regular promotion to the rank of Nk in Level 4 on completion of 5 years of service and then continues in the same Level for further 8 years without any promotion then he would be eligible for second upgradation under the MACP Scheme in the Level 5 after completion of 13 years (5+8 years).

(b) In case he does not get any promotion thereafter, then he would get third upgradation under the MACPs in Level 6 on completion of further 8 years of service i.e after 21 years (5+8+8).

Auth : Adm Instrs for grant of MACP issued by PS-2(c) vide their letter No B/33513/ACP/AG/PS-2(c) dated 13 Jun 2011 and MoD ID No 1(13)/2011-D(Pay/ Services) dated 30 Jun 2014.

Stipend Of Gentlemen Or Lady Cadets Under Training

Stipend of Gentlemen or Lady Cadets Under Trg.

(a) Gentlemen or Lady Cadets at IMA, OTA at Chennai and Gaya, Cadets Trg Wings at College of Military Engineering shall receive a fixed stipend of Rs 56100/- per month (starting pay in Level 10) for the period of trg.

(b) On successful commissioning, the pay in the Pay Matrix of the Officer commissioned shall be fixed in first Cell of Level 10 and the period of training shall not be treated as commissioned service and arrears on account of admissible allces, as applicable, for the training period shall be paid to cadets.

Auth : Para 8 of GoI, MoD Gazette Notification Ser No.12(E) dated 05 May 2017.

7th CPC - Pay Fixation On Promotion For Defence Forces After 1-1-2016

Pay Fixation on Promotion after 1.1.2016 for Defence Personnel

Pay Fixation on Promotion After 1st Day of Jan 2016.

The fixation of pay in case of promotion or upgradation from one Level to another in the revised pay structure shall be made in the following manner:-

(a) One increment shall be given in the Level from which an officer is promoted or upgraded and he shall be placed at a cell equal to the figure so arrived at in the Level of the rank to which promoted or upgraded and, if no such Cell is available in the Level to which promoted or upgraded, he shall be placed at the next higher cell in that Level.

(b) In case of officers receiving Non-Practicing Allowance, their basic pay plus Non Practicing Allowance shall not exceed the average of Basic Pay of the revised scale applicable to the Level 17 and 18 i.e Rs 237500/-.

(c) In case of promotion of an officer from Level 13A to Level 14, increment for promotion shall be calculated on the pay in the Level 13A being drawn immediately prior to promotion and the sum of the pay in the Level 13A plus the amount of increment for promotion plus MSP shall determine the pay in the Level 14 and the figure so arrived at will be located in the next higher Level 14, and is such an identical figure corresponds to any Cell in Level 14, the same shall be the pay in the revised pay structure and if the identical figure is not available in Level 14, the pay in the Pay Matrix shall be fixed at the immediate next higher Cell in Level 14 of the Pay Matrix.

Auth : Para 12(iii) of GoI, MoD Gazette Notification Ser No 12(E) dated 05 May 2017.

7th CPC - Increment Calculation For Defence Force

7th CPC Increment Calculation for Defence Personnel

Increment in Revised Pay Structure. An offr will move one stage vertically down in same Level on grant of annual increment. The methodology for grant of increment are as under:-

(a) There shall be two dates for grant of annual increment namely, 01 Jan and 01 Jul of every year. However, an offr shall be entitled to only one annual increment, either on 01 Jan or 01 Jul depending on the date of his appointment or promotion or upgradation.

(b) The increment in respect of an Offr appointed or promoted or upgraded during the period between the 2nd day of Jan and 1st day of Jul (both inclusive) shall be granted on the 1st day of Jan and increment in respect of an Offr appointed or promoted or upgraded during the period between the 2nd day of Jul and 1st day of Jan (both inclusive) shall be granted on 1st day of Jul.

Auth : Para 9 of GoI, MoD Gazette Notification Ser No.12(E) dated 05 May 2017.

Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2016 Reserve List

Results of the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2016

Press Information Bureau

Government of India

UPSC

08-December-2017 17:39 IST

Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2016 Reserve List

The results of the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2016 were declared vide Press Note dated 31.05.2017 recommending 1099 candidates in order of merit for appointment to IAS, IFS, IPS and Central Services Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ against 1209 vacancies.

The Commission, in accordance with the Rule 16 (4) & (5) of the Civil Services Examination Rules, was also maintaining a Consolidated Reserve List in order of merit below the last recommended candidate under the respective categories.

As sought by the Department of Personnel & Training, the Commission has now recommended 109 candidates which include 87 General, 19 OBC, 01 SC and 02 ST, to fill up the remaining posts based on the Civil Services Examination, 2016. Particulars of these candidates are included herewith. The candidates so recommended will be intimated directly by the DOP&T.

The candidature of the candidate bearing Roll 0335242 is Provisional.

The Result of one candidate has been withheld.

The list of these 109 candidates is also available on the UPSC website i.e. http//www.upsc.gov.in.

IT Slab For Defence Personnel - FY 2017-2018

Income Tax Slab Rates for Defence Personnel – FY 2017-18 (AY 2018-19)

INCOME TAX SLAB (FY 2017-2018)

• Upto Rs 2.5 Lakh/Nil

• Rs.2.5 to 5 Lakh/5% of amount exceeding Rs.2.5 Lakh

• Rs.5 Lakh to 10 Lakh/ Rs.12500/- plus 20% of amount exceeding Rs.5 Lakh

• More than 10 Lakh/ Rs.1,12,500/- plus 30% of amount exceeding Rs.10 Lakh

• Surcharge/10% of Income Tax if taxable income exceeds Rs 50 Lakh

• Surcharge/15% of Income Tax in case of income exceeds Rs 1 Cr

• Education Cess/3% of Income Tax

7th CPC - New Table For Commutation Of Pension

7th CPC New Table for Commutation of Pension

Commutation of Pension. Max Commutation – 50% of their pension. Commutation table is as under:-

* Age next birthday.

Auth : MoD letter No 17(4)/2008/(2)/D(Pen/Policy) dated 12 Nov 2008 & GoI, MoD (DESW) letter No.17(02)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 04 Sep 2017.

7th CPC - Fixation Of Pay For Defence Medical Officers

7th CPC Fixation of Pay for Defence Medical Officers

In the case of Medical Officers in the Army Medical Corps, Army Dental Corps and Remount and Veterinary Corps in respect of whom Non-Practicing Allowance is admissible, the pay in the revised pay structure shall be fixed in the following manner:-

(i) The existing Basic Pay shall be multiplied by a factor of 2.57 and the figure so arrived at shall be added to by an amount equivalent to Dearness Allowance on the pre-revised Non-Practicing Allowance admissible as on 1st day of January 2016 and thereafter the figure so arrived at shall be located in that Level in the Pay Matrix and if such an identical figure corresponds to any Cell in the applicable Level of the Pay Matrix, the same shall be the pay and if no such Cell is available in the applicable Level, the pay shall be fixed at the immediate next higher Cell in that applicable Level of the Pay Matrix.

(ii) The pay so fixed under Para 1.6(c)(i) above shall be added by the pre-revised Non Practicing Allowance admissible on the existing basic pay until further decision on the revised rates of Non Practicing Allowance.

Auth : Para 7(2) of GoI, MoD Gazette Notification Ser No 12(E) dated 05 May 2017 duly amended with Index of Rationalisation of 2.67 for Level 12A.

7th CPC Fixation Of Pay In The Revised Pay Structure For Defence

7th CPC Fixation of Pay for Defence Personnel

Fixation of Pay in the Revised Pay Structure

Fixation of Pay in the Revised Pay Structure. The pay will be fixed in the following manner:-

(a) The pay in the applicable Level in the Pay Matrix shall be the pay obtained by multiplying the existing Basic Pay by a factor of 2.57, rounded off to the nearest Rupee, and the figure so arrived at shall be located in that Level in the Pay Matrix and if such an identical figure corresponds to any Cell in the applicable Level of the Pay Matrix, the same shall be the Pay and if no such Cell is available in the applicable Level, the pay shall be fixed at the immediate next higher Cell in that applicable level of the Pay Matrix.

(b) If the minimum pay or the first Cell in the applicable Level is more than the amount arrived at as per Para 1.6(a) above, the pay shall be fixed at the minimum or the first Cell of that applicable Level.

Authority : Para 7 (1) of GoI, MoD Gazette Notification Ser No 12(E) dated 05 May 2017

7th CPC Pay Matrix And Level Of Ranks For MNS Officers

Level of Ranks and Pay Matrix for MNS Officers

Level of Ranks : MNS Offrs.
(a) Lt – Level 10
(b) Capt – Level 10A
(c) Major – Level 10B
(d) Lt Col – Level 11
(e) Col – Level 12
(f) Brig – Level 12B
(g) Maj Gen – Level 13B

Pay Matrix : MNS Offrs.

Authority : GoI, MoD Gazette Notification No 1(6)/2016/D (Pay/Services) dated 22.6.2017

7th CPC - Pay Matrix For Defence Officers

7th CPC Pay Matrix for Officers

Pay Structure Pay Matrix Offrs (Except MNS)

Authority : GoI, MoD Gazette Notification No 1(6)/2016/D (Pay/Services) dated 22.6.2017

7th CPC Level Of Ranks For All Grade Of Defence Officers

7th CPC Level of Ranks for all Grade of Officers

Level of Ranks. All ranks are placed at various levels as per New Pay Structure. Level of Ranks are determined in accordance with the various levels as assigned to the corresponding existing Pay Band and Grades’ Pay or scale as specified in the Pay Matrix.

OFFICERS

Level of Ranks : Offrs. Level of Ranks for all offrs, incl those from AMC, ADC and RVC but excluding MNS are as under:-

• (a) Lieutenant – Level 10

• (b) Captain – Level 10B

• (c) Major – Level 11

• (d) Lieutenant Colonel – Level 12A

• (e) Colonel – Level 13

• (f) Brigadier – Level 13A

• (g) Major General – Level 14

• (h) Lieutenant General (HAG) – Level 15

• (j) Lieutenant General (HAG+) – Level 16

• (k) VCOAS & Army Cdrs (Apex) – Level 17

• (l) COAS – Level 18

An Over View Of Implementation Of 7th CPC For Defence Personnel

Implementation of 7th CPC for Defence Forces – An over view

The 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has been implemented for the Defence Forces vide Govt MoD Gazette Notification S.R.O. 12 (E) dt 03 May 2017 and S.R.O. 9 (E) dt 03 May 2017. This Info Brochure has endeavoured to combine the entitlements of each indl alongwith relevant authorities so that benefits of 7th CPC are exploited to the maximum.

2. The 7th CPC makes a major departure from its predecessors, in so far as the pay structure is concerned. The recommendations of 7th CPC involves dispensing with the existing Pay Bands and Grade Pay and instituted Pay Levels which correspond to the erstwhile Grade Pay. The 7th CPC has proposed a Pay Matrix for the purpose of pay fixation of the employees. The major features of the 7th CPC, as related to Army, are as under:-

• (a) The recommendations to take effect from 01.01.2016.

• (b) The minimum revised pay approved is Rs 21700/- {in place of Rs 8460/- (6460/- + 2000) and the maximum is Rs 250000/- (in place of Rs 90000/-)}.

• (c) A Fitment Factor of 2.57 is applied for transition from 6th CPC to 7th CPC. 

• (d) Annual increment will be calculated by transiting one stage vertically down in the same Level.

• (e) MACP shall continue to be granted without any changes.

• (f) Separate Pay Matrix for Defence Personnel and Military Nursing Services Officers.

• (g) All Allces have been rationalized.

• (h) Most of the Allces have been raised corresponding to the rise in Dearness Allowance (DA).

• (j) House Rent Allowance (HRA) shall be revised to 24%, 16% and 8% of Basic Pay in X, Y and Z Cities respectively. Rate of HRA will be revised to 27%, 18% and 9% when DA crosses 50% and further to 30%, 20% and 10% when DA crosses 100%.

• (k) Non Practicing Allowance (NPA) and Military Service Pay (MSP) not to be included for calculating HRA, Composite Transfer Grant (CTG) and Annual Increment.

• (l) All non-interest bearing advances to be abolished.

• (m) Ceiling for Gratuity to be enhanced to Rs 20 lakhs wef 01.01.2016 and thereafter increase of 25% to be allowed whenever DA rises by 50%.