Indian Navy Personnel Serving Retirement And Pension Officers - Pensionary Benefits

Indian Navy Personnel Serving Retirement And Pension Officers

Pensionary Benefits

Introduction
Based on the recommendations of the Vth Pay Commission, the Government has abolished the standard pension of the rank. The normal retiring pension is purely based on two factors i.e. Qualifying Service and Average Monthly Emoluments.

Type of Benefits
If the minimum qualifying service required has been completed officers are eligible for

• Retiring Pension
• Retirement Gratuity

Minimum Qualifying Service
In case officers have not rendered the minimum qualifying service for pension, then they are entitled to

• Retiring Gratuity
• Retirement Gratuity

4. Qualifying Service
It shall mean the actual qualifying service rendered plus a weightage (in years) appropriate to the last rank held (as given subsequently below). The minimum qualifying service (without weightage) to be eligible for retiring pension is 20 years (15 years in case of a late entrant). The maximum qualifying service including weightage reckonable for pensionary benefits is 33 years.

5. Counting of Other Service
Full pre-commissioned service rendered under the Central Government whether in a Civil Department or in the Armed Forces shall be taken in account while working out the Qualifying service for pensionary benefits and determining the minimum Qualifying service for retiring pension.

6. Calculation of Fraction of Year for Qualifying Service
To calculate the length of the Qualifying service, fraction of a year equal to 3 months and above but less than 6 months shall be treated as a completed one half year and reckoned as Qualifying service.

7. Weightage
The object of the weightage for calculating the Retiring Pension is to give the benefit of entitlement to Retiring pension as close as possible to 50% of reckonable emoluments which is the maximum admissible after 33 years of service. The weightage allowed is as follows

Rank	Weightage
Sub Lt/Lt	9 years
Lt Cdr	8 years
Cdr	7 years
Capt (TS)	7 years
Captain (with less than 3 years and 10 months service)	7 years
Captain (with 3 years and 10 months and more service)	5 years
Admiral/ Vice Admiral/ Rear Admiral	3 years

8. Reckonable Emoluments
For the purpose of working out the Retiring Pension the term Reckonable Emoluments means the average of the Pay. Dearness Pay, Non-practising Allowance and the Rank pay and Stagnation Pay, if any, drawn during the 10 months immediately preceding the date of retirement.

9. Quantum of Retiring Pension

• The retiring pension is calculated at 50% of average emoluments. The amount so determined is the retiring pension for 33 years of reckonable qualifying service. For lesser period of reckonable qualifying service, this amount is proportionately reduced. The minimum pension shall not be less than Rupee 1,275/- per month wef 01 Jan 1996.
• Further with effect from 01 Apr 2004, since 50% of Dearness Allowance converted into Dearness Pay is counted for retirement benefits, pension/family pension shall be calculated at 50% and 30% respectively of the pay plus Dearness Pay subject to minimum of Rupee 1,913/- and maximum of 50% and 30% respectively of the highest pay plus Dearness Pay in the Government. The highest pay in the Govt wef 01 Jan 96 is Rupee 30,000/-. The highest pension, as of now, comes to Rupee 22,500/- (i.e. basic pension Rupee 15,000/- + dearness pay Rupee 7,500/- = total pension Rupee 22,500/-).

10. Protection of Retiring Pension
Retiring Pension in the rank of Cdr, Commodore (Captain with 3 years and 10 months , or more service) and Rear Admiral shall in NO CASE be less than the pension admissible to the officer as a Lt Cdr, Captain (with less than 3 years and 10 months service) or as a Commodore, as the case may be, had the officer not been promoted to the higher rank.

11. Retirement/Retiring Gratuity
Please see the details in Chapter IV on Gratuity.

12. Pension Disbursing Authorities
The officers may claim the pension through Govt. Treasury/Pension Payment Masters/ Defence Pension Disbursing Officers. They may also draw the pension through Public Sector Banks, if they so desire. With effect from 09 Jul 05, pensioners can operate the joint account of pension with his/her spouse.

13. Illustration
An illustration showing the procedure for calculation of Retiring Pension is given at appendix H. For a near exact amount of pension and gratuity, officers are advised to browse the NPO website https://www.navpay.gov.in

Source: Indian Navy

FAQ Entitlement of Travel Allowance for Indian Navy Officers

FAQ

Entitlement of Travel Allowance for Indian Navy Officers

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What TA/DA is admissible for moves on permanent duty within Indian limit?
For self

• By road – one mileage allowance as given in Rule 61 TR.
• By rail – On warrant, travel on cash TA is not normally authorised as no public interest is thereby served.
• By Air – Captain, IN and above are entitled to travel by air or ACC I Class at their option. If travelling by ACC, warrant is to be issued for I Class and the extra charges for ACC are re-imbursed. However, Officers of the rank of Cdr may also Travel on their own discretion by air if the distance involved is more than 500 Kms and the journey cannot be performed overnight by a direct train or sleeper coach service.

For Family

• By Road – One mileage if two members accompanying the officer and one more mileage if more than two members accompany him as per rates given in Rule 61 TR.
• By Rail – On Warrant. However, if journey is performed on cash TA, one fare of the class in which traveled will be re- imbursed.
• By Air – Same as that of the Officers.

Composite Transfer Grant Married Single When transfer involves 1 months 80 % of basic pay change of station located at basic pay for a month a distance of 20 Kms or more (Govt. of India, Ministry of Defence letter No 12630/Q MovC/3198/D(Mov)/98 dated 28 Oct 1998).

Additional Journey to previous duty station. An additional fare/free warrant by the entitled class i.e. the class at the time of initial moves for both onward and return journey will be allowed for journey to previous duty station in case the officer has to leave his family behind due to non-availability of Govt. accommodation at the new duty station.

Transportation of private conveyance at public expenses

• All first grade officers are entitled for conveyance at public of one motor car or one motor cycle/scooter or one expenses horse on permanent transfer.
• As there is no provision in Military Tariff for booking of private cars on railway warrant, such vehicle to the extent authorised will be transported against cash payment.
• The car may be transported by passenger or goods train. In the case of goods train, the cost of packing and of transporting the car to and from the goods shed at the station of departure and arrival may also be allowed provided the total cost claimed will not exceed the freight by passenger train.
• When an officer transports his motor car by road under its own power between stations connected by rail he may draw an allowance at the rates for taxi approved by Director of Transport at the starting point limited to the expenditure on transportation by passenger train. If, however, the car is moved between stations connected by road only, (including those where the road journey is in continuation of the rail or steamer journey) he may draw an allowance at the rates for taxi approved by Director of Transport at the starting point.
• In case of the car transported by loading on a truck between stations connected by rail the officer may be allowed the actual expenditure on transportation limited to the rates for taxi approved by Director of Transport at the starting point or the freight charges by passenger train whichever is less. If however, the car is moved between stations not connected by rail, he may draw actual expenditure limited to the rates for taxi approved by Director of Transport at the starting point.
• If an officer owned a car at a station other than from which he is transferred, he may draw the cost of transportation of the car from that station to which he is transferred, limited to the cost of its conveyance from his old to the new duty station, provided it is conveyed within prescribed time limit of 6 months extendable to one year with the sanction of the competent authority. In the case of an officer who does not own a motor car at the time of his transfer from one station to another but purchases one to take it to the new duty station from some other place, the above expenses may be allowed with the sanction of the Government.
• Advance for the transportation of car may be drawn if the prior sanction of the competent authority is obtained.

2. What elements of pay are reckoned for calculating the entitlement of daily allowance?
Basic pay and rank pay where applicable, are treated as pay for determining the rate of daily allowance. In the case of Surgeons, non practicing allowance is also to be taken into account.

3. How is DA on Ty duty to be calculated?
DA for the entire absence from headquarters will be calculated as given below: – Full DA is to be granted for each completed calendar day of absence reckoned from mid night to mid night. For absence from headquarters for less than 24 hours the DA will be admissible at the following rates

• If the stay is up to six hours – Nil
• If stay is more than 6 hrs but does not exceed 12 hours – 70%.
• If the stay exceeds 12 hrs – full DA (Rule 114 TR) Note : In case the period of absence from Headquarters falls on two calendars days it is reckoned as two days and DA is calculated for each day as above. Similarly, DA for days of departure from and arrival at headquarters will be regulated accordingly.

4. From what point of time will absence entire the entire absence from HQs be counted for the purpose of grant of DA?
Journey by Rail – The from HQs will be reckoned with reference to the scheduled departure / arrival time of the train from / at the Railway Station. However, where the train is late by more than 15 minutes,. actual arrival times will be taken into account. Journeys by Bus – The entire absence will be reckoned with reference to the actual departure/arrival time from/at the bus stand. Journey by Air – The entire absence from HQs will be reckoned with reference to scheduled reporting/arrival time from/ at the airport. However, where the plane is late by more than 15 minutes actual arrival time will be taken into account. (Authority : Para 5(a) to Govt of India, Min of Def OM No B/89621/II/Q Mov C/4214/ D(Civ-ii) dated 16 May 75.)

Source: Indian Navy

Condiment Expenditure - Implementation of 7th CPC Recommendations

Condiment Expenditure - Implementation of 7th CPC Recommendations

Controller General of Defence Accounts
Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt - 110010
Ph No.011 - 25665577 FAX No. 011- 25674806.
(AUDIT-IX)
E-Mail: cgdanewdelhi@nic.in

AT/IX/9504/Condiment Exp

Dated: 14.09.2018

To,
All PCsDA/CsDA

Sub: Condiment Expenditure - Implementation of 7th CPC Recommendations

Please find enclosed a copy of Govt. of India , MoD letter No.21704/Q/ST-6(Condiments)/3240/D(QS)/2018 dated 28.06.2018 received under Standing Army Pay Commission Section, Addl Dte Gen Personnel Services, IHQ, MoD(Army) letter no CI70361 Allowance/SAPCS/2018 dated 11.07.2018 for compliance and necessary action.

This issues with the approval of Sr.Jt.CGDA(IFA).

Sr.Accounts Officer

Copy to:-
EDP Cell(Local):- For uploading on CGDA Website.

No. 21704/Q/ST-6(Condiments)/3240/D(QS)/2018
Government of India
Ministry of Defence

New Delhi dated the 28th June, 2018

To
The Chief of the Army Staff,
New Delhi

Subject: CONDIMENT EXPENDITURE - IMPLEMENTATION OF 7TH CPC RECOMMENDATIONS

CORRIGENDUM

In partial modification to GoI, MoD Order No. 21704/Q/ST-6 (Condirnents)/538/D(QS)/2018, dated 01.02.2018, the following may be read:

Para1 FOR

" I am directed to refer to MoD Order No. 21704/Q/ST-56/5100/D(QS) dated 12th October, 2015 and to convey the sanction of the President of India for continuation of Rs. 103.30 per man per month for Condiment Allowance till 30.06.2017. Consequent to the decision taken by Government on recommendations of the 7th CPC's after abolition of Condiment Allowance, Condiment Expenditure entitled to Defence Service personnel would be Rs. 89.78 per man per month with effect from 01.07.2017"

READ
" I am directed to refer to MoD Order No. 21704/Q/ST-56/5100/D(QS) dated 12th October; 2015 and to convey the sanction of the President of India POI- continuation of Rs. 103.30 per man per month for Condiment Allowance till 30.06.2017. Consequent to the decision taken by Government on recommendations of the 7th CPC's after abolition of Condiment Allowance, Condiment Expenditure entitled to Defence Service personnel is hereby enhanced to Rs.119.26 per month/man with effect from 01.07.2017 "

Para 4 FOR
" The above changes will also be applicable to Indian Air Force and Indian Navy. "

READ
"Stands deleted"

2. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Defence (Finance) vide ID No. 14(1)/2000/QB/97 dated 13.06.2018.

Yours faithfully,
(KAMAL KANT)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source: cgda.nic.in

Women in Armed Forces

Ministry of Defence

Women in Armed Forces

 12 MAR 2018

The held strength of women officers vis a viz male officers in the Armed Forces is as given below:

	Women	Men
Indian Army:(excluding Medical, Dental & Nursing)	1561	41074
Indian Air Force:(excluding Medical & Dental branch)	1594	10781
Indian Navy:(including Medical & Dental officers).	644	10652

In consonance with the policy in vogue, women officers are not inducted in Arms of Indian Army which are involved in direct combat role. The first batch of three women fighter pilots has been commissioned into the IAF in 2016.

Women officers in the Indian Navy are employed in combat, combat support and support roles. In their capacity as Pilots and Observers onboard Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft, women are being employed in a combat role.

In Navy, the policy for setting up of Permanent Commission for women officers in Law & Education and Naval Constructors branch has been finalized. In case of Indian Air Force, Government had issued prospective policies for grant of permanent commission to women officers in certain branches, whereas in Indian Army, the policy for grant of permanent commission to women officers is yet to be finalized.

This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Dr. Vikas Mahatme in Rajya Sabha today.

Source : PIB

Ministry of Defence

Women Personnel in Army

07 MAR 2018

Held strength of women officers (excluding Medical, Dental and Nursing) in the Indian Army for the last three years are as under:

Year	Number of officers
2015 (as on 1st July)	1466
2016 (as on 1st July)	1512
2017 (as on 1st July)	1548

The borne strength of women officers (excluding Medical and Dental) in the Indian Navy as on 1st January from 2015 onwards is as follows

Year	Borne strength of women officers
2015	382
2016	409
2017	469

The strength of women officers (except Medical and Dental branch) in Indian Air Force in the last three years is as follows:

Year	Strength of women officers
2015	1428
2016	1584
2017	1598

Details of women officers (excluding Medical, Dental and Nursing) in different Arms and Service of Indian Army as on 1st January, 2018 are as under:

Arm / Service	Women officers
AAD	63
Engrs	195
Sigs	220
ASC	265
AOC	292
EME	263
Int	73
Army Avn	20
AEC	85
RVC	0
JAG	85
Total	1561

Current held strength of women officers in Armed Forces Medical Services as on 1st January, 2018 is as under:

Services	Number of Officers
AMC (Medical Officers)	975
AD Corps (Dental Officers)	127
MNS (Military Nursing Service)	3730

There are no non-commissioned women officers in the Army. As on 27 February 2018, the total strength of women officers in the Indian Navy (including Medical and Dental) is 639.

The branch wise breakdown is as follows:

Branch /Cadre / Specialisation	Strength
Education	132
Logistics	144
Law	04
ATC	67
Naval Constructor	64
Observer	70
Pilot	02
Naval Armament	10
Medical	144
Dental	02
Total:	639

Branch wise details of women officers (except Medical and Dental branch) in the Indian Air Force (IAF) as on 1st February, 2018 is as follows:

Branch	No. of women officers
F(P)	104
F(N)	16
AE(M)	48
AE(L)	569
ADM	430
LGS	162
ACCTS	116
EDN	83
MET	70
Total:	1598

There are no non-commissioned women officers in the IAF.

The complaints of discrimination received from women officers at work place in the armed forces are investigated and necessary action taken against defaulting officers, in accordance with the prevailing Acts and rules in force.

This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Smt Kamla Devi Paatle in Lok Sabha today.

PIB

Recruitment of Pilots in Armed Forces : Central Government Jobs

Ministry of Defence
Recruitment of Pilots in Armed Forces : Central Government Jobs

05 MAR 2018

There are four modes of entry for becoming a pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF) [NDA, CDSE, AFCAT and NCC special entry]. A written test is conducted for NDA/CDSE (by UPSC) and AFCAT (by IAF) entries followed by SSB testing. NCC special entry candidates with valid 'C' certificate (Air Wing) are directly called for SSB testing. The recommended candidates undergo medical tests. The final merit list is prepared based on the candidate's performance and medical fitness. On successful completion of flying training at Flying Training Establishments (FTEs) of the IAF, the cadet is commissioned as a pilot in the IAF.

Pilots are inducted in the Indian Navy as Permanent Commission (PC) or Short Service Commission (SSC).

• Permanent Commission (PC) : Volunteers from serving Executive branch officers (upto 25 years of age) are selected for pilot training biannually.
• Short Service Commission (SSC) : Short Service Commissioned officers are inducted biannually through Direct Entry Scheme.

All pilots in Army Aviation are commissioned officers. Options to join Army Aviation are as under:-

• Volunteers who opt for Army Aviation during pre- commissioning training at IMA and OTA.
• Volunteer Officers from any Arm of Indian Army on completion of one and half years of service.

Volunteer Officers are required to undergo the following tests:-

• Pilot Aptitude and Battery Test (PABT)
• Aviation medical examination

Officers clearing the PABT and medical examination undergo the Basic and Advance flying training, on completion of which they become pilots in the Indian Army.
As on 1st February, 2018, sanctioned strength and strength of pilots in Indian Air Force (IAF) is as follows:

Sanctioned Strength	Strength
4231	3855

There is a marginal shortage in strength of pilots in IAF against the authorized establishment.
Indian Navy:

Government Sanction	735
Borne Strength	644
Vacant Posts	91

Indian Army:
The total number of pilots in Army Aviation as on date are:

Sanctioned	794
Held	602
Vacant	192

A study on Restructuring of Army Pilot Cadre was conducted and salient decisions that have been implemented are:

• There has been an increase in Direct Commissioned Officers (DCO) both from IMA and OTA.
• For the DCO, the lower service limit of two years of attachment period with fallback arm after commissioning has also been reduced to one and half years.

IAF ensures that the aircrew are fully utilized in a cockpit vacancy for the maximum duration which is well beyond the period required for amortization of the cost of training. It is also ensured that only limited numbers are given release such that the combat potential of IAF is not compromised at any stage

• Setting up of an Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) at Gandhinagar in 2013.
• The selection process into the IAF has been simplified with the introduction of the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) for non-UPSC entries. Under this format, a candidate may apply for selection in any branch for which they meet the QRs, through a single application in a selection cycle.
• Proactive steps have been taken by the IAF to reduce the shortage of pilots, which include participation in career fairs/exhibitions, advertisements in print and electronic media, motivational lectures in schools, colleges, visuals/signage at strategic locations etc.

This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Harshvardhan Singh Dungarpurin Rajya Sabha today.

PIB

Productivity Linked Bonus for the civilians of the Indian Navy for the year 2015-2016

Productivity Linked Bonus for the civilians of the Indian Navy for the year 2015-2016

No.20(2)/2016/D(JCM)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence

New Delhi, dated the 5th October, 2016

To
The Chief of the Naval Staff,
New Delhi.

Subject: Productivity Linked Bonus for the civilians of the Indian Navy for the year 2015-2016.

Sir,
I am directed to refer to the Productivity Linked Bonus Scheme already circulated vide this Ministry’s letter No.F.24(9)/80/D(JCM) dated 28th September, 1983, as amended from time to time and to convey the sanction of President to the payment of 40 days (forty days) wages in cash as PLB for the year 2015-2016 to the eligible civilian employees of the Indian Navy.

2. The entitlement has been worked out on the basis of the working results for the year 2015-2016 in accordance with the agreed formula.

3. The PLB shall be paid to all eligible Gp. B (Non-Gazetted), Gp. C and Gp. D civilian employees of Indian Navy who are covered under PLB Scheme for the accounting year 2015-2016. The calculation ceiling of Rs.7000/-(7000×40/30.4) and other terms and conditions of the PLB Scheme will remain unchanged.

4. Productivity Linked Bonus to the casual labourer will be paid at the assumed wages of Rs. 1200/- p.m.(1200×40/30.4) for the accounting year 2015-2016. However, in Cases where the actual wages fall below Rs. 1200/- p.m., the amount will be calculated On the actual monthly wages. The other conditions remain unchanged.

5. The expenditure on this account will be debitable to Defence Services Estimates under respective Heads to which the pay and allowances of these employees are debited. The entire expenditure on the payment of PLB is to be met out of the sanctioned budget grant for the year 2016-2017.

6. This issues with the concurrence of the Ministry of Finance (Dept of Expenditure) vide their I.D. No.30030832/E-III(A)/2016 dated 05.10.2016 and MoD (Fin/AG/PB) vide their Dy.No.187/AG/PB dated 5.10.2016.

Yours faithfully,
(Anil Kumar)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source: BPMS