Major General Salary 2026 — Indian Army Pay & Allowances
Complete salary breakdown for Major General (Rear Admiral / Air Vice Marshal) — Pay Level 14, Officer
Entry Pay
₹1,44,200
MSP
₹15,500
Total (Basic+MSP)
₹1,59,700
8th CPC (Est.)
₹3,06,624
Army: Major General | Navy: Rear Admiral | Air Force: Air Vice Marshal
Last Updated: April 2026
Major General Pay Matrix — All 15 Increments (Level 14)
| Cell | Basic Pay (₹) | Basic + MSP | 8th CPC (Est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(Entry) | ₹1,44,200 | ₹1,59,700 | ₹3,06,624 |
| 2 | ₹1,48,500 | ₹1,64,000 | ₹3,14,880 |
| 3 | ₹1,52,900 | ₹1,68,400 | ₹3,23,328 |
| 4 | ₹1,57,500 | ₹1,73,000 | ₹3,32,160 |
| 5 | ₹1,62,200 | ₹1,77,700 | ₹3,41,184 |
| 6 | ₹1,67,100 | ₹1,82,600 | ₹3,50,592 |
| 7 | ₹1,72,100 | ₹1,87,600 | ₹3,60,192 |
| 8 | ₹1,77,300 | ₹1,92,800 | ₹3,70,176 |
| 9 | ₹1,82,700 | ₹1,98,200 | ₹3,80,544 |
| 10 | ₹1,88,200 | ₹2,03,700 | ₹3,91,104 |
| 11 | ₹1,93,800 | ₹2,09,300 | ₹4,01,856 |
| 12 | ₹1,99,600 | ₹2,15,100 | ₹4,12,992 |
| 13 | ₹2,05,600 | ₹2,21,100 | ₹4,24,512 |
| 14 | ₹2,11,800 | ₹2,27,300 | ₹4,36,416 |
| 15 | ₹2,18,200 | ₹2,33,700 | ₹4,48,704 |
Each row ≈ 3% annual increment. MSP: ₹15,500 (Officer). View civilian Level 14 →
Major General In-Hand Salary Calculator
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NPS
Earnings
Deductions
Net In-Hand (Monthly)
₹2,89,260
8th CPC Projected
₹3,53,008
+22%
DA & HRA calculated on Basic + MSP. Excludes ECHS, income tax, minor deductions. Defence Pay Matrix →
8th CPC Salary Projection for Major General
| Component | 7th CPC | 8th CPC (Est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹1,44,200 | ₹2,76,864 |
| MSP | ₹15,500 | ₹29,760 |
| DA | 60% (₹95,820) | 0% (reset) |
| HRA (X-city) | ₹47,910 | ₹73,590 |
| Gross (approx) | ₹3,05,230 | ₹3,83,670 |
| NPS (10%) | ₹15,970 | ₹30,662 |
| Net In-Hand | ₹2,89,260 | ₹3,53,008 |
| Increase | +₹63,748 (+22%) | |
Entry pay, X-city, NPS deducted. MSP also revised at 1.92×. Learn about fitment factor →
About Major General in the Indian Army
The Major General (two-star) commands a division of 10,000-15,000 soldiers or serves as Additional Director General at Army HQ. Division Commanders are responsible for major tactical operations across a geographical sector. Major Generals also head important branches like Military Intelligence, Military Operations, and Weapons & Equipment. This rank represents senior military leadership with significant strategic influence.
Entry / Promotion
Merit-based promotion from Brigadier. Approximately 50% of eligible Brigadiers are promoted.
Typical Experience
28-32 years of commissioned service
Promotion
Promoted to Lt General based on highly selective senior leadership review
Next Rank
→ Lt General (HAG)
Brigadier vs Major General vs Lt General (HAG) — Salary Comparison
| Aspect | Brigadier | Major General | Lt General (HAG) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level | 13A | 14 | 15 |
| Entry Pay | ₹1,39,600 | ₹1,44,200 | ₹1,82,200 |
| MSP | ₹15,500 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,500 |
| Total (Basic+MSP) | ₹1,55,100 | ₹1,59,700 | ₹1,97,700 |
| In-Hand (X-city) | ₹2,80,980 | ₹2,89,260 | ₹3,57,660 |
| Category | Officer | Officer | Officer |
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