Technical Allowance (Tier – I & II) ,
These are paid to Defence officers belonging to technical branches @₹3000 per month and ₹4500 per month.
7th CPC has recommended that Technical Allowance (Tier – II) be merged with Higher Qualification Incentive for Defence personnel. In view of the specific requirements of Defence Forces for the Defence personnel to keep pace with changing Defence requirements and technologies, the Government in the latest cabinet meeting held on 28.6.2017 has decided not to discontinue Technical Allowance.
The list of courses for these allowances will be reviewed to remain in sync with the latest technical advancements in Defence.
These are paid to Defence officers belonging to technical branches @₹3000 per month and ₹4500 per month.
7th CPC has recommended that Technical Allowance (Tier – II) be merged with Higher Qualification Incentive for Defence personnel. In view of the specific requirements of Defence Forces for the Defence personnel to keep pace with changing Defence requirements and technologies, the Government in the latest cabinet meeting held on 28.6.2017 has decided not to discontinue Technical Allowance.
The list of courses for these allowances will be reviewed to remain in sync with the latest technical advancements in Defence.