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NDA Cadet Stipend During Training: Know How Much Money You Actually Get
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News18•06-10-2026, 14:15
NDA Cadet Stipend During Training: Know How Much Money You Actually Get
- •NDA cadets receive a monthly stipend of Rs 56,100 during their training at the Service Academy, which is equal to the starting amount of Level-10 of the 7th Pay Commission.
- •Cadets do not receive the entire Rs 56,100 in hand because mandatory deductions and expenses for mess, uniform, kit, and other necessary facilities are applied.
- •While some reports claim that cadets save around Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month after deductions, there is no official fixed amount guaranteed for everyone.
- •The final in-hand savings depend on applicable rules, official deductions, and personal expenses, so candidates should rely on official academy guidelines.
Key Questions Answered
According to the Union Public Service Commission NDA exam notification, candidates receive a stipend of Rs 56,100 per month during training at the Service Academy, which is equivalent to the starting amount of Level-10 of the 7th Pay Commission's pay matrix.
No, cadets do not necessarily receive the full Rs 56,100 in hand because mandatory expenses and deductions for mess, uniforms, kits, and other necessary facilities are deducted from the total amount.
While it is commonly claimed that around Rs 15,000 to 25,000 remains after necessary expenses, there is no fixed official in-hand amount guaranteed for all cadets, as savings depend on personal needs and applicable academy rules.
