| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | 3 |
| Pay Band | 5200 - 20200 |
| Grade Pay | 2000 |
| Pay Scale | 21700 - 69100 |
| Basic Salary | 21700 |
| Maximum Salary | 69,100 |
| DA Allowance | 13020 (60% of Basic Salary) |
| HRA Allowance | 2170 |
| Commando Special Allowance | 17300 |
| MSP Allowance | 5200 |
| Field Area Allowance | 9700 |
| Other Allowance | 1000 |
| NPS Deduction | 3472 (10% of Basic Salary + DA) |
| AGIF (Insurance) Deduction | 2500 |
| Mess Deduction | 2000 |
| Education Fund Deduction | 50 |
| Other Deduction | 500 |
| Monthly Gross | 70090 |
| Yearly Gross | 841080 |
| Monthly In Hand | 61568 |
| YearlyIn Hand | 738816 |
Commando Salary After the 8th Pay Commission (Expected):
Salary is revised using a Fitment Factor (around 1.92×), absorbing DA into Basic Pay.
➤ Level 3 Basic Pay may rise from ₹21,700 to around ₹41,600 ).
➤ DA resets to 0% after revision and is recalculated later.
Top Indian Commando Forces Salary — NSG, SPG, Para SF & MARCOS
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| SPG Commando | ₹85000 / - |
| NSG Commando | ₹65000 / - |
| MARCOS Commando | ₹60000 / - |
| Para SF Commando | ₹55000 / - |
| COBRA Commando | ₹60000 / - |
| Garud | ₹50000 / - |
Commando Salary & Allowances (Example):
The basic salary of commandos is almost the same across all Central Armed Forces, as it follows the Pay Commission structure.
For example, they may receive additional allowances such as Risk Allowance (around ₹30,000), Dress Allowance (around ₹20,000), and performance-based bonuses, which together raise the total salary significantly.
Salary Formula: NSG Salary = Parent Dept Salary + NSG Special Allowance + Deputation Allowance
Salary Calculator
21700
Basic Salary
61568
Net Salary
Commando Benefit & Allowance
| Benefit | Status |
|---|---|
| Special Forces Allowance | |
| Siachen Allowance | |
| High Altitude Allowance | |
| Risk & Hardship | |
| DA | |
| HRA || Govt Home | |
| Mess Expenses | |
| Field Area Allowance | |
| Military Service Pay | |
| Free Fall Jump Allowance | |
| Diving Allowance | |
| Dress / Outfit Allowance | |
| Gallantry Award | |
| TPTA (Transport Allowance) | |
| Rum & Cigarette Allowance |
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Commando Promotion with Salary
| Rank | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Ranger Grade - II After Training yr | ₹21700 – 69100 |
| Ranger Grade - I 5 - 8 yr | ₹29200 – 92300 |
| Asst. Commander - III 10 - 15 yr | ₹35400 – 112400 |
| Asst. Commander - II 25+ yr | ₹44900 – 142400 |
| Asst. Commander - I Department Wise yr | ₹47600 – 151100 |
| Asst. Team Commander Department Wise yr | ₹56100 – 177500 |
| Team Commander Seniority yr | ₹67700 - 208700 |
| Squadron Commander Seniority yr | ₹78800 – 209200 |
| Group Commander Seniority yr | ₹123100 – 215900 |
Commando Training: Training is long (14 months to 3.5 years); Army/Navy/Police candidates get full salary, while direct-entry Garud trainees receive only a stipend during training.
