Under the proposals, the ordinary jawans and all personnel below officer rank may be given a hike of up to 40 per cent over and above the eight per cent hike recommended by the commission. This would come in the shape of raising the military service pay to Rs 3,000 against the recommended Rs 1,000.
The mid-level officers could expect a raise of 30 per cent, while those in the ranks of Brigadiers and above and equivalent posts in the Navy and Air Force could get a 20 per cent hike, if the proposals submitted by the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee Admiral Sureesh Mehta are accepted.
"A quantum jump is sure to be there," senior defence ministry officials said, as the government wants to check any officer exodus from the armed forces and also attract new talent to the services.
With the number of applications for premature retirement from mid-rung officers from the services touching the 1,000 mark this year, a quicker decision on implementing the two decision on pay and promotions is likely, as a measure to stem the exodus.
Posted online: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 06:24:18
Full article: Express India: Pay hike in the offing for armed forces personnel
Comments: There has been no mention of "One Rank One Pension" for the Ex- Servicemen. One needs to wait for the outcome. The post haste measure of creating additional Higher Ranks for promotional avenues does not augur well. This short term measure to arrest exodus will not find favour with those who want to quit for better career prospects. Defence Forces ultimately will be left with aging and fledging Officer Cadre. The vitality required for a vibrant Armed Forces will be robbed. For Pay Scales of British Army visit: British Army Pay Scales. This really and truly gives the weightage for Rank, Status and compensation package for preserving the dignity of a Soldier. The Pay commission needs to learn from other Nations of the World.
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