Indian Navy SSR and AA Salary Structure

The Indian Navy ranks among the top forces in paying its officers. In addition, apart from salary, it offers various benefits and allowances that relieve the financial pressure of our elite forces members. This blog contains all the essential information about the Navy SSR and AA Salary Structure. First, we will review the salaries of officers as per their ranks and levels.

Overview of SSR and AA Salary Structure- Navy Salary Per Month

Mentioned below is the complete overview of the SSR and AA Salary Structure. You can check the complete salary structure for different ranks.

Rank	Level	Pay Band(in Rs.)	MSP
Sub Lieutenant	10	56,100-177,500	15500
Lieutenant	10B	61,300-193,900	15500
Lieutenant Commander	11	69,400-207,200	15500
Commander	12A	121,200-212,400	15500
Captain	13	130,600-215,900	15500
Commodore	13A	139,600-217,600	15500
Rear Admiral	14	144,200-218,200	NIL
Vice Admiral	15	182,200-224,100	NIL
Vice Admiral and Equivalent	16	205,400-224,400	NIL
DGAFMS	17	225000	NIL
VCNS/C-IN-C/EQUIVALENT	17	225000	NIL
CNS/EQUIVALENT	18	250000	NIL

It is to be noted that these are the approximate salaries that a Navy Officer can get. Newly recruited cadets do not get this salary as officers. Moreover, newly recruited cadets fall under two group categories..e ‘X’ and ‘Y’. In the X group, Artificer Apprentices are there, and others belong to the Y group.

Indian Navy AA Salary Structure

Let’s discuss the Navy salary per month structure of Group ‘X’ (Artificer Apprentices), determining their rank and level according to the 7th CPC.

Rank	Level	Pay Band(Rs.)	MSP(Rs.)
Apprentice	3	21700-69100	5200
Artificer 5	4	25500-81100	5200
Artificer 4	5	29200-92300	5200
Art III – I	5A	33300-105800	5200
Chief/Art	6	35400-112400	5200
MCPO II	7	44900-142400	5200
MCPO I	8	47600-151100	5200

During the training period, a pay of INR 3,600 per month is given to the cadets of Artificer Apprentices (Group ‘X’). After completing their training, they get a diploma certificate from AICTE, and after that, they are eligible for a basic salary of INR 6,200.

Indian Navy SSR Salary Structure

The ‘Y’ category includes Senior Secondary Recruits (SSR), Matric Recruitment (MR), and Non-Matric Recruits. The specific navy salary per month structure for members of the ‘Y’ group, based on their ranks and levels, is outlined in the table below.

RANK	Level	Pay Band(Rs.)	MSP(Rs.)
Seaman II	3	21700-69100	5200
Seaman I	3	21700-69100	5200
Leading Seaman	4	25500-81100	5200
Petty Officer	5	29200-92300	5200
Chief Petty Officer	6	35400-112400	5200
MCPO II	7	44900-142400	5200
MCPO I	8	47600-151100	5200

SSR and AA Salary Structure of Under-Training Recruits

There’s no debate that the Indian Navy looks after its recruits exceptionally well. Gaining entry into the Indian Navy is challenging, but once admitted, the naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces ensures that your requirements are fulfilled from the very first day. The pay for SSR and AA positions in the Indian Navy is quite reasonable.

ALLOWANCE	TO WHO GRANTED	PER MONTH (Based on Rank)
Instructional	Deputy Instructor at Training Establishments/ institutes listed in the Govt. letter	900-1500
Submarine	Qualified Submariner	10500-12600
Flying	Qualified Aircrew	10500-12600
Marine Commando	Qualified as MARCO	10500-12600
Diving	Ships Diver, Clearance Diver I, II, & III	600-900
Sea Duty	Sailors serving on board ships (While sailing only)	3000-5400
Hard Area	Nicobar and Lakshadweep Group of Islands posted Sailors	25% of Pay in Pay Band + GP + MSP
CILQ	Married sailors are not allotted by the Government. Married Accommodation	2400-8100 (On the basis of Classification of Cities & Rank)
Transport	All Sailors	(400-1600) + DA

SSR and AA Life Insurance Schemes

Indian Navy offers life insurance benefits to its personnel. These benefits schemes are mentioned below:

Schemes	Contribution		Saving Element		Insurance Cover
	Officers	Sailors	Officers	Sailors	Officers	Sailors
General Group Insurance	5000/-	2500/-	4365/-	2245/-	50 Lac	25 Lac
Addl GIS for Aviators/MCs	RAdm& Above- 875/- Cmde/Capt 895/- Cdr & below- 1140/-	580/-	821/-	438/-	07 lac	3.5 lac
Addl GIS for Submariners	825/-	525/-	756/-	493/-	07 lac	3.5 lac

Conclusion

In the above text, we discussed the Indian Navy SSR and Navy AA basic pay Salary Structure. We hope that after reading the complete blog, you will not find any difficulty in finding the Indian Navy Salary as per the ranks and levels of the officers. In addition, if you and any doubts or queries related to the NDA salary, then feel free to contact Parmanu Defence Academy at 8445901901.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Q: What is the pay structure for Indian Navy SSR and AA recruits during training?

A: Under-training recruits are given a stipend of ₹3,600/month. After training, the basic pay for entry-level sailors (Level 3) is ₹21,700–₹69,100, plus allowances.

2. Q: What are the specialised allowances available for sailors in the Indian Navy?

A: Specialised allowances range from ₹10,500–₹12,600/month for qualified Submariners/Aircrew/MARCOs, plus Sea Duty (₹3,000–₹5,400) and Hard Area allowance.

3. Q: What is the highest rank and corresponding pay band a sailor can achieve in the SSR/AA career path?

A: Sailors can reach Master Chief Petty Officer I (MCPO I) at Level 8, with a pay band of ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 per month, in addition to Military Service Pay (MSP).

4. Q: What is the primary difference between the AA (Group X) and SSR (Group Y) roles in terms of designation?

A: Artificer Apprentices (AA) belong to the ‘X’ group, focusing on technical trades, while Senior Secondary Recruits (SSR) belong to the ‘Y’ group, covering general service trades.

5. Q: What life insurance coverage is provided to Indian Navy sailors under the General Group Insurance Scheme?

A: Sailors contribute ₹2,500/month towards the General Group Insurance, which provides an insurance cover of ₹25 lakh, with additional schemes for specialists like Submariners.