{"id":123634,"date":"2023-12-15T12:12:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T06:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=123634"},"modified":"2023-12-20T14:55:56","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T09:25:56","slug":"cds-salary-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-salary-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"CDS Salary 2024, Check Job Profile, Allowances &#038; Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-salary-2024\/#CDS_Salary_2024\" >CDS Salary 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-salary-2024\/#CDS_Salary_2024_%E2%80%93_Overview\" >CDS Salary 2024 &#8211; Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-salary-2024\/#CDS_Salary_Payscale\" >CDS Salary Payscale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-salary-2024\/#CDS_Salary_2024_%E2%80%93_Training_Period_Stipend\" >CDS Salary 2024 &#8211; Training Period Stipend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-salary-2024\/#CDS_Salary_2024_%E2%80%93_Perks_and_Allowances\" >CDS Salary 2024 &#8211; Perks and Allowances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-salary-2024\/#CDS_Salary_%E2%80%93_Travel_allowance\" >CDS Salary &#8211; Travel allowance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-salary-2024\/#CDS_Salary_%E2%80%93_Additional_Benefits\" >CDS Salary &#8211; Additional Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-salary-2024\/#CDS_Salary_%E2%80%93_Job_Promotion_and_Career_Growth\" >CDS Salary &#8211; Job Promotion and Career Growth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-salary-2024\/#CDS_Salary_%E2%80%93_AFA\" >CDS Salary &#8211; AFA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-salary-2024\/#CDS_Salary_%E2%80%93_OTA\" >CDS Salary &#8211; OTA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-salary-2024\/#CDS_Salary_2024_%E2%80%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >CDS Salary 2024 &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/category\/upsc-cse\/\">UPSC<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/category\/upsc-cse\/upsc-cds\/\">UPSC CDS<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\"><strong>CDS Salary<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CDS_Salary_2024\"><\/span>CDS Salary 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Salary for 2024, released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), features a Basic Pay and allowances like DA, High Altitude Allowance, and Uniform Allowance. Candidates selected for the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Indian Military Academy (IMA), and Air Force Academy (AFA) will join as Lieutenants with a monthly pay scale of Rs 56,100 &#8211; 1,77,500. This article covers the UPSC CDS Salary Structure, Pay Scale, and Job Profile, offering insights for those preparing for the Combined Defence Services Exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f20707\"><strong>CDS 1 Notification 2024 has been OUT now, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-1-2024-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this link<\/a> to know the details about the application form and vacancy. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CDS_Salary_2024_%E2%80%93_Overview\"><\/span>CDS Salary 2024 &#8211; Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS), conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, is commonly known as the CDS Examination. It occurs twice a year, with the 2023 Basic Salary ranging from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month. The CDS Salary Composition includes Basic Pay, Grade Pay, Allowances, and Benefits. The mode of examination is offline, and the stages involve a Written Exam, SSB Interview (lasting 5 days), and a Medical Examination. For more information, candidates can visit the official website at upsc.gov.in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Information<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Name of the Examination<\/td><td>Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conducting Body<\/td><td>Union Public Service Commission<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Commonly Known As<\/td><td>CDS Examination<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Frequency of Exam<\/td><td>Twice a Year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CDS 2023 Basic Salary<\/td><td>Rs. 56,100 &#8211; Rs. 1,77,500 per Month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CDS Salary Composition<\/td><td>Basic Pay + Grade Pay + Allowance + Benefits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode of Exam<\/td><td>Offline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stages of Exam<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-2024-selection-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Written Exam, SSB Interview (5 Days), Medical Examination<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Website<\/td><td>upsc.gov.in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-1-2024-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDS Notification PDF<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CDS_Salary_Payscale\"><\/span>CDS Salary Payscale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During their training at the academies, male and female cadets receive a monthly stipend of Rs 56,100. It&#8217;s important to note that this period is not considered as commissioned service. Once successfully commissioned, CDS officers receive a salary in the level 10 pay matrix, along with arrears based on their pay matrix from the training period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below provides information on CDS salary\/grade pay, approximate in-hand salary for different posts, and the corresponding pay matrix level as per the latest 7th Pay Commission. Officers from the rank of Lieutenant to Brigadier receive a fixed amount of Rs 15,500 per month as Military Service Pay (MSP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please keep in mind that the given data can vary depending on factors like posting location, experience, and other considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Indian Army<\/th><th>Indian Air Force<\/th><th>Indian Navy<\/th><th>Level<\/th><th>Pay Scale (INR)<\/th><th>Military Service Pay(MSP)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Lieutenant<\/td><td>Flying Officer<\/td><td>Sub Lieutenant<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>\u20b956,100 &#8211; \u20b91,77,500<\/td><td>\u20b915.500 p.m. fixed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Captain<\/td><td>Flight Lieutenant<\/td><td>Lieutenant<\/td><td>10B<\/td><td>\u20b961,300 &#8211; \u20b91,93,900<\/td><td>\u20b915.500 p.m. fixed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major<\/td><td>Squadron Leader<\/td><td>Lieutenant Commander<\/td><td>11<\/td><td>\u20b969,400 &#8211; \u20b92,07,200<\/td><td>\u20b915.500 p.m. fixed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lieutenant Colonel<\/td><td>Wing Commander<\/td><td>Commander<\/td><td>12\/12A<\/td><td>\u20b91,21,200 &#8211; \u20b92,12,400<\/td><td>\u20b915.500 p.m. fixed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Colonel<\/td><td>Group Captain<\/td><td>Captain<\/td><td>13<\/td><td>\u20b91,30,600 &#8211; \u20b92,15,900<\/td><td>\u20b915.500 p.m. fixed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brigadier<\/td><td>Air Commodore<\/td><td>Commodore<\/td><td>13A<\/td><td>\u20b91,39,600 &#8211; \u20b92,17,600<\/td><td>\u20b915.500 p.m. fixed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major General<\/td><td>Air Vice-Marshal<\/td><td>Rear Admiral<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>\u20b91,44,200 &#8211; \u20b92,18,200<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lieutenant General<\/td><td>Air Marshal HAG Scale<\/td><td>Vice Admiral<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>\u20b91,82,200 &#8211; \u20b92,24,100<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HAG + Scale<\/td><td>HAG + Scale<\/td><td>Vice Admiral and Equivalent<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>\u20b92,05,400 &#8211; \u20b92,24,400<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VCOAS\/ Army Cdr<\/td><td>VACS\/ Air Force Cdr\/ Air Marshal (NFSG)<\/td><td>VCNS \/ C-IN-C\/ Equivalent\/ DGAFMS (Director General AFMS)<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>\u20b92,25,000<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chief of Army Staff (COAS)<\/td><td>CAS (Chief of Air Staff)<\/td><td>CNS \/ Equivalent<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>\u20b92,50,000<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CDS_Salary_2024_%E2%80%93_Training_Period_Stipend\"><\/span>CDS Salary 2024 &#8211; Training Period Stipend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The CDS starting salary refers to the stipend received by CDS Cadets during their training period.<\/li><li>For Level 10, the CDS starting salary is Rs 56,100, which is the same as the stipend provided to cadets during training.<\/li><li>The duration of the CDS training period varies depending on the academy: 18 months for the Indian Military Academy\/Indian Navy Academy\/Air Force Academy and 49 weeks for the Officers&#8217; Training Academy.<\/li><li>Army Officers and their equivalent counterparts in the Navy and Air Force receive a fixed CDS starting salary\/stipend of Rs 56,100 per month.<\/li><li>The purpose of the CDS starting salary is to cover the cadets&#8217; expenses during training and is not their final salary as CDS officers.<\/li><li>After completing their training, CDS officers receive various benefits, allowances, and a salary based on their rank and position.<\/li><li>It&#8217;s worth noting that CDS officers enjoy an attractive salary package, and the starting salary is just the beginning of their successful career in the Indian Defence Services.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Salary Component<\/th><th>CDS Training Period Salary<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Basic Pay<\/td><td>Fixed stipend of Rs. 56,100\/ month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pay Level<\/td><td>Level 10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Allowances<\/td><td>No Allowance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Commission Service<\/td><td>Not a commission service<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CDS_Salary_2024_%E2%80%93_Perks_and_Allowances\"><\/span>CDS Salary 2024 &#8211; Perks and Allowances<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Defence force personnel are eligible for various allowances and benefits. Here are some of the allowances to consider:<\/li><li>Qualification Grant: The Higher Qualification Incentive (HQI) is yet to be issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD).<\/li><li>Flying Allowance: Army Aviators (Pilots) in the Army Aviation Corps, from Lieutenant rank and above in level 10, receive Rs. 25,000 per month.<\/li><li>Dearness Allowance: Applies to defence personnel as it does to civilian personnel, with rates subject to change.<\/li><li>Kit Maintenance Allowance: Combined with the proposed dress, the allowance is Rs. 20,000 per year.<\/li><li>Field Area Allowance: Officers posted to Field Areas receive Field Area Allowances based on their rank and posting location. For Lieutenant rank and above in level 10 and above:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Allowance Type<\/th><th>Amount (per month)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Highly Active Field Area Allowance<\/td><td>Rs. 16,900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Field Area Allowance<\/td><td>Rs. 10,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Modified Field Area Allowance<\/td><td>Rs. 6,300<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>High Altitude Allowance: Varies for officers in Level 10 and above based on the following categories:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Monthly Allowance<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>CAT I<\/td><td>Rs. 3,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CAT II<\/td><td>Rs. 5,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CAT III<\/td><td>Rs. 25,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Allowance Type<\/th><th>Amount (per month\/year)<\/th><th>Eligibility\/Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Siachen Allowance<\/td><td>Rs. 42,500<\/td><td>Candidates posted to Siachen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uniform Allowance<\/td><td>Rs. 20,000 (per year)<\/td><td>Proposed dress allowance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transport Allowance<\/td><td>Varies<\/td><td>Based on the officer&#8217;s city and pay level<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Children Education Allowance<\/td><td>Rs. 2,250 (per child per month)<\/td><td>Provided for two eldest children from Nursery to Class 12th<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>House Rent Allowance<\/td><td>10-30% of Basic Pay<\/td><td>Officers without government accommodation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Special Forces Allowance<\/td><td>Rs. 1,200<\/td><td>Officers posted in Special Forces<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parachute Pay<\/td><td>Rs. 9,000<\/td><td>Officers posted in Active Parachute Battalions\/Regiments<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Free Ration: Officers serving in field areas and peace are entitled to free ration.<\/li><li>Note: Some allowances may not be applicable and are subject to factors such as posting location and rank.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CDS_Salary_%E2%80%93_Travel_allowance\"><\/span>CDS Salary &#8211; Travel allowance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>When it comes to travel allowance in CDS Salary, candidates should take note of the following instructions:<\/li><li>Higher TPTA Cities (UA) include Patna, Lucknow, Kolkata, Delhi, Kanpur, Hyderabad, Ahmadabad, Surat, Kochi, Bengaluru, Kozhikode, Indore, Nagpur, Pune, Greater Mumbai, Jaipur, Coimbatore, Ghaziabad, and Chennai.<\/li><li>The travel allowance is applicable for calendar months fully covered by leave.<\/li><li>TPTA allowance is granted to CDS service personnel who have been provided with government transport facilities.<\/li><li>Officers in CDS with Pay Level 14 and above, who have the entitlement to use an official car, can choose between availing the official car facility or receiving TPTA of Rs 15,750\/+DA thereon.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CDS_Salary_%E2%80%93_Additional_Benefits\"><\/span>CDS Salary &#8211; Additional Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of Benefit<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Leave and Leave Travel Concession<\/td><td>Officers in the Navy\/ Army\/ Air Force can get an annual leave of 60 days per year and a casual leave of 20 days per year. Officers of CDS can encash their Annual Leave up to 10 days in addition to the Leave Travel Concession till 60 days in a career span to cover incidental travel expenses.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other Privileges<\/td><td>Officers and their family members get other benefits like free medical aid, group insurance scheme, accommodation on concessional rent, canteen facilities, group housing scheme, family assistance scheme, etc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CDS_Salary_%E2%80%93_Job_Promotion_and_Career_Growth\"><\/span>CDS Salary &#8211; Job Promotion and Career Growth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To give an better understanding about promotion and career growth. We have curated an table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CDS Salary &#8211; IMA and INA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ranks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time Scale<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lieutenant<\/td><td>After completing training<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Captain<\/td><td>2 years of commissioned service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major<\/td><td>6 years of commissioned service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lieutenant Colonel<\/td><td>13 years of commissioned service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Colonel (TS)<\/td><td>26 years of commissioned service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Colonel<\/td><td>15 years of commissioned service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brigadier<\/td><td>23 years of commissioned service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major General<\/td><td>25 years of commissioned service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lieutenant General<\/td><td>28 years of commissioned service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General<\/td><td>No restrictions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CDS_Salary_%E2%80%93_AFA\"><\/span>CDS Salary &#8211; AFA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>CDS Rank \u2013 AFA<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Promotion by Time scale<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Basic Pay<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flying Officer<\/td><td>On Commission<\/td><td>Rs. 56,100\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flight Lieutenant<\/td><td>2 Years of commissioned service<\/td><td>Rs. 61,200\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Squadron Leader<\/td><td>6 years of commissioned service<\/td><td>Rs. 69,400\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wing Commander<\/td><td>13 years of commissioned service<\/td><td>Rs. 1,16,700\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Group Captain<\/td><td>26 years of commissioned service<\/td><td>Rs. 1,25,700\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Air Commodore<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>Rs. 1,34,400\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Air Vice Marshal<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>Rs. 1,44,200\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Air Chief Marshal HAG Scale<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>Rs. 1,82,200\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Air Chief Marshal Apex Scale<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>Rs. 2,05,400\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Air Chief Marshal<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>Rs. 2,50,000\/-<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CDS_Salary_%E2%80%93_OTA\"><\/span>CDS Salary &#8211; OTA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>CDS Rank \u2013 OTA<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Promotion by Time scale<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Captain<\/td><td>On completion of 2 years of commissioned service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major<\/td><td>On completion of 6 years of commissioned service.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lieutenant Colonel<\/td><td>On completion of 13 years of commissioned service.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope this article gave you clear view and understanding on the job profile, allowances and benefits that comes with UPSC CDS position. 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