Remuneration:

As an airman in the Indian Air Force, you are assured of a stable and professionally satisfying career. Apart from your basic emoluments, you will also be entitled to a number of perks and benefits. And as you grow in rank and stature, you get many growth opportunities your way, including the possibility to become an Officer.

Even before you are appointed as an Aircraftsman, you start earning. During your training period, you get a monthly stipend of Rs. 2850 if you join Combatant Group X or Y and Rs. 2650 if you join Combatant Group Z. After you complete your training, you are entitled to the full basic pay and allowances. And you also receive the difference between the stipend and minimum basic pay, for the training period, after you join the duty.

Perks And Benefits

As an airman, you and your family are entitled to a large number of perks and benefits that ensure quality of life for our people. The benefits include, free accommodation for you and your family, Medical facilities including specialist services, free ration and clothing, attractive life insurance cover up to Rs 5 lakhs, on a nominal subscription which also includes easy loans, Children's education and also included a variety of recreational activities, which can be used by all airmen and their families.

Even before you are commissioned as an Air Force officer you start earning a monthly stipend of Rs. 8000/- during your training period at any of the Air Force Training Establishments. And on successful completion of your training you receive the retrospective D.A. for the complete training period.

Once you are commissioned as a Flying Officer, besides getting an attractive pay package, you and your family enjoy an excellent way of life. Depending on your branch, you start your career with the following emoluments on the grant of Permanent Commission:

Flying Branch (Pilots/ Navigators) Rs 16,900 (approx.)
Technical Branch (Electronics/Mechanical) Rs 13,400 (approx.)
Ground Duty Branches Rs 12,400 (approx.)

The other benefits include living accomodation with 2-3 bed rooms (depending upon the rank), Insurance cover of Rs 10 lakhs at low premium rates, an annual leave of 60 days and 20 days causal leave, liberal Leave Travel Concessions to you and your family, Liberal loans for purchase of cars, computer or a house from the Air Force Group Insurance Society, Medical Facilities including specialist services to you and your family, Ration, Schooling facilities and opportunities for higher learning and facilities for recreational as well as competitive sports and other adventure activities.