INET Salary: Check Basic Pay, Allowances, Benefits Here

By Anangsha Patra, Manager – Editorial

Table of contents

INET Salary
INET Career Growth
INET Salary: Allowances & Benefits
INET Salary: Insurance Policy
INET Salary FAQs

INET Salary

Discussed below is INET salary of Officers in Indian Army.

Rank	Level	Pay band (in INR)	MSP
Sub Lieutenant	10	56,100-1,77,500	15,500
Lieutenant	10B	61,300-1,93,900	15,500
Lieutenant Commander	11	69,400-2,07,200	15,500
Commander	12A	1,21,200-2,12,400	15,500
Captain	13	1,30,600-2,15,900	15,500
Commodore	13A	1,39,600-2,17,600	15,500
Rear Admiral	14	1,44,200-2,18,200	-
Vice Admiral	15	1,82,200-2,24,100	-
Vice Admiral and Equivalent	16	2,05,400-2,24,400	-
DGAFMS	17	2,25,000	-
VCNS/C-In-C/Equivalent	17	2,25,000	-
CNS/Equivalent	18	2,25,000	-

INET Career Growth

After joining Indian Navy under INET recruitment, candidates will be given the rank of sub-lieutenant. The promotion of officers is based on time scale and service record. The promotion policy of INET officers is given below:

Rank	Promotion
Sub Lieutenant	Lieutenant
Lieutenant	Lieutenant Commander
Commander	Captain
Captain	Commodore
Commodore	Rear Admiral
Rear Admiral	Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral	Admiral

INET Salary: Allowances & Benefits

Apart from salary, the officers selected through INET will also enjoy various benefits and allowances.

Allowances	Granted To	Allowances per month (in INR)
Flying	Qualified Pilot / Observer	25, 000
Submarine	Qualified Submariner	25, 000
MARCOs	Qualified as MARCOs	25, 000
Diving Qualified	Ship Diver	900
Sea Going	All Naval Officers serving Onboard Ships (Sailing only)	10,500
Technical	Technical Officers	3,000- 4,500
Instructor	All Officer posted as Instructor	Not yet notified
Hard Area	All Officers posted in Hard Area as declared by Govt.	20 Per Cent of Basic Pay
Uniform	All Officers	Not yet notified
House Rent	Officers who are not provided with Govt. Accommodation are eligible for this	24 Per Cent, 16 Per Cent, 8 Per Cent of Basic Pay
Transport	All Officers	7,200-3,600 (+DA thereon)

INET Salary: Insurance Policy

Insurance

The Indian Navy provides its serving officers life insurance coverage at a minimal monthly premium. The Pilot/Observer/Submariner is given an insurance cover of INR 57 Lakh while other officers are given an insurance cover of INR 50 lakhs.

Leave

Indian Navy Officers are allowed to take 60 days annual leave and 20 days of casual leave. Officers can also save 30 days of leave in a year which they can encash at the time of retirement.

Officer retirement

All Permanent Commission Officers will receive financial support even after they retire, through a pension. In case of Officer’s death, his spouse will receive the pension.

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INET Salary FAQs

Q: What is INET salary for Sub Lieutenant?

A: INET salary for Sub Lieutenant is INR 56,100-1,77,500.

Q: What is the selection process of INET exam?

A: The selection process of comprises INET, Shortlisting, SSB Interview and Medical.

Q: Why INET exam is conducted?

A: INET exam is conducted to select Officers in various branches/entries of Indian Navy such as Executive, Educational and Technical. Selected candidates are granted Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) and undergo training at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala, Kerala.

Q: What is the post offered to candidates upon selection through INET exam?

A: The post offered to candidates upon selection through INET exam is of officers in the rank of Sub Lieutenant.

Q: What is the training process after selection through INET exam?

A: Officers of all branches/cadres except the officers of IT will undergo 22 Weeks Naval Orientation Course whereas officers of SSC (IT) will undergo four weeks Naval orientation course at the Naval Academy, Ezhimala. This will be followed by professional training in Naval Ships and Training Establishments as per extant regulations.

Q: How is the merit list for INET exam prepared?

A: The merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in INET exam and SSB interview.

Q: What is the probation period of Officers?

A: Probation period for SSC (NAIC) Officers is three years and for officers of other branches/cadres is two years. The probation period commences from the date of grant of the rank of Sub Lt and terminate after three years in respect of SSC (NAIC) and two years for other branches/ cadres or on completion of initial training. During probation the officers are liable to be discharged in case of unsatisfactory performance at any stage.

Q: What is the SSB procedure in INET exam?

A: The SSB procedure in INET exam comprises two stages. The Stage I comprises Intelligence Test, Picture Perception and Discussion test. The Stage II comprises Psychological testing, Group testing and interview.

Q: What is the standard of INET syllabus?

A: The standard of INET syllabus is of graduation level.

Q: What is the exam pattern of INET exam?

A: INET exam pattern comprises four sections-English, Reasoning & Numerical Ability, General Knowledge, General Science & Mathematical Aptitude. The duration of the test is two hours and carries 100 multiple choice questions. The total marks allotted for the exam are 400.

Q: Is there any qualifying cutoff marks in graduation to apply for INET exam?

A: Yes, candidates having 60 per cent in graduation can apply for INET exam.