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Indian Army Ranks Explained: Captain vs Major Salary and Hierarchy
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News18•08-10-2026, 12:16
Indian Army Ranks Explained: Captain vs Major Salary and Hierarchy
- •In the Indian Army, the rank of Major is senior to that of a Captain.
- •A Captain is placed in Pay Level 10B, whereas a Major is placed in Pay Level 11 in the pay matrix.
- •The approximate gross salary of an Indian Army Captain is Rs 1,52,790 with an in-hand salary of around Rs 1,39,210.
- •A Major rank officer receives a higher basic pay of Rs 69,400 with a gross salary of approximately Rs 1,68,180.
Key Questions Answered
In the Indian Army, the rank of Major is senior to that of a Captain, carrying greater responsibilities and positioned higher in the pay matrix at Pay Level 11 compared to the Captain's Pay Level 10B.
A Captain in the Indian Army has a basic pay of Rs 61,300, which results in an approximate gross salary of Rs 1,52,790 and an in-hand salary of around Rs 1,39,210 before DSOP/AFPP deductions after accounting for taxes and allowances like MSP and DA.
A Major rank officer receives a basic pay of Rs 69,400, leading to an approximate gross salary of Rs 1,68,180 and an in-hand salary of approximately Rs 1,51,399 before DSOP/AFPP deductions after factoring in military service pay, DA, HRA, transport allowance, and income tax.
