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The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), approved by the Union Cabinet earlier this year, is expected to roll out by 2027 and bring a significant overhaul in the salary structure for central government employees across India. While the government has yet to announce the commission’s chairman, members, or detailed terms of reference, early estimates have already sparked widespread interest and anticipation among serving personnel.
In this article, we take a look at the revised salary estimates for army personnel.
| Rank | 7th CPC Basic Pay Range | 8th CPC Projected Pay (2.57x) |
| Naib Subedar | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | ₹91,278 – ₹2,88,868 |
| Subedar | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | ₹1,15,393 – ₹3,66,968 |
| Subedar Major | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 | ₹1,22,332 – ₹3,88,327 |
| Rank | 7th CPC Basic Pay Range | 8th CPC Projected Pay (2.57x) |
| Lieutenant | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 | ₹1,44,177 – ₹4,56,175 |
| Captain | ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900 | ₹1,57,541 – ₹4,98,323 |
| Major | ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200 | ₹1,78,358 – ₹5,32,504 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400 | ₹3,11,484 – ₹5,46,868 |
| Colonel | ₹1,30,600 – ₹2,15,900 | ₹3,35,642 – ₹5,55,963 |
| Brigadier | ₹1,39,600 – ₹2,17,600 | ₹3,58,752 – ₹5,59,232 |
| Major General | ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 | ₹3,70,594 – ₹5,60,774 |
| Lieutenant General | ₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100 | ₹4,68,054 – ₹5,75,937 |
| General | ₹2,50,000 (fixed) | ₹6,42,500 (projected fixed) |
Read More: DA/DR Hike of Up to 3% Likely for Central Government Employees from July 2025.
If the 8th Pay Commission follows a 2.57x fitment factor, Indian Army personnel across ranks can expect a substantial increase in basic pay. This projection offers only a tentative picture—actual figures may vary depending on government decisions, inflation trends, and fiscal conditions. However, it does provide hope for improved financial well-being for India's military officers and veterans.
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Published on: Jul 9, 2025, 1:43 PM IST
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