क्या आप जानते हैं कि आपके Grade Pay के अनुसार ही यह तय होता है कि यात्रा के दौरान आप कौन-सी Railway Class के लिए Eligible है , Air Travel के लिए eligible है या नहीं, और कितना Daily Allowance (DA) आपको मिलेगा?, Defence Services Regulations 2014 के Rule 12 और Rule 13 में यह सब कुछ विस्तार से बताया गया है।
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🎯 Rule 12 & 13: Grades of Individuals
Grade Pay क्या है?
Grade Pay = आपके पद (Position) के लिए तय किया गया के आधार वेतन (Basic Salary) है ;.
अब तक आप सोचते थे कि पूरा वेतन यात्रा भत्ता तय करता है। लेकिन 2006 के बाद से यात्रा भत्ता Grade Pay के आधार पर तय किया जाता है, न कि पूरे वेतन के आधार पर।
क्यों Grade Pay के आधार पर तय किया जाता है?
| कारण | विवरण |
|---|---|
| सभी के लिए समान | Experience वाला हो या नया, एक Rank का Grade Pay एक ही होता है। |
| कोई Manipulation नहीं | पूरे salary में bonus/allowance जोड़ने की जरूरत नहीं होती। |
| स्पष्टता | आप की पात्रता को लेकर। |
| Fairness | सभी को एक जैसा standard मिलता है |
🛫 Officers के लिए Grade-wise Entitlements
Level 1: Grade Pay ₹10,000/- और ऊपर
| Position | Rank | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Chief of Army Staff (COAS) | General | ₹15,600/- |
| Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) | Admiral | ₹15,600/- |
| Chief of Air Staff (CAS) | Air Chief Marshal | ₹15,600/- |
| Army Commanders | Lieutenant General | ₹13,500/- |
| Vice Admirals | Vice Admiral | ₹13,500/- |
| Air Commanders | Air Marshal | ₹13,500/- |
| Colonel | Colonel | ₹10,800/- |
| Captain (Navy) | Captain | ₹10,800/- |
| Group Captain | Group Captain | ₹10,800/- |
इन्हें मिलता है:
| Mode | Class/Facility |
|---|---|
| Railway | AC First Class (सबसे अच्छी class) |
| Air | Business Class / Premium Economy |
| Car Hire | Top category vehicles |
| Daily Allowance | Highest slab |
| Composite Transfer Grant | Maximum amount |
Privilege:
- Air travel सभी circumstances में
- Reserved accommodation (private compartment)
- First preference सभी चीजों में
- Dining car access
Level 2: Grade Pay ₹7,600 – ₹9,000/-
| Position | Rank | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Brigadier | Brigadier | ₹8,700/- |
| Commodore | Commodore | ₹8,700/- |
| Air Vice Marshal | Air Vice Marshal | ₹8,700/- |
| Major | Major | ₹7,600/- |
| Lieutenant Commander | Lt. Commander | ₹7,600/- |
| Squadron Leader | Squadron Leader | ₹7,600/- |
Entitlement For:
| Mode | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Railway Travel | AC First Class |
| Air Travel | Economy Class / Premium Economy |
| Daily Allowance | Higher Slab |
| Sea Journey | First Saloon (First Class at sea) |
| Car Hire | High category vehicles |
Level 3: Grade Pay ₹5,400 – ₹6,600/-
| Position | Rank | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant | Lieutenant | ₹5,400/- |
| Sub-Lieutenant | Sub-Lieutenant | ₹5,400/- |
| Flying Officer | Flying Officer | ₹5,400/- |
| Assistant Commandant | Asst. Commandant | ₹5,800/- |
Entitlement For:
| Mode | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Railway | AC II Tier |
| Air Travel | Economy Class (सामान्य class) |
| Daily Allowance | Medium Slab |
| Sea Journey | Second Saloon |
| Car Hire | Medium category |
Level 4: Grade Pay ₹4,200 – ₹4,800/-
| Position | Rank | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) | Havildar Major | ₹4,600/- |
| JCO equivalent (Navy) | Master Chief Petty Officer | ₹4,600/- |
| JCO equivalent (Air Force) | Master Warrant Officer | ₹4,600/- |
| Sepoy with extra qualifications | Lance Naib Subedar | ₹4,200/- |
Entitlement For:
| Mode | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Railway | AC III Tier (Comfortable, पर बिना AC के भी हो सकता है) |
| Air Travel | ⚠️ Limited – केवल special cases में |
| Daily Allowance | Lower Slab |
| Sea Journey | Third Saloon (basic quality) |
| Car Hire | Basic vehicles |
Level 5: Grade Pay ₹4,200/- से कम
| Position | Rank | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Sepoy/Soldier | Sepoy | ₹2,000 – ₹2,800/- |
| Sailor | Ordinary Seaman | ₹2,000 – ₹2,800/- |
| Airman | LAC (Leading Air Craftsman) | ₹2,000 – ₹2,800/- |
| Non-Combatant (Enrolled) | Various trades | ₹2,400/- |
Entitlement For:
| Mode | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Railway | AC III Tier / Chair Car |
| Air Travel | ❌ |
| Daily Allowance | Basic Slab |
| Sea Journey | Deck/Troop Deck |
| Car Hire | Basic vehicles |
💼 Civilian Defence Employees के लिए Grade
Group A (Grade Pay: ₹8,700/- और ऊपर)
Positions: Secretary, Joint Secretary, Director, Deputy Secretary
Entitlement For: Rail Ticket AC First Class, Air-Business/Premium Economy
Group B (Grade Pay: ₹6,600 – ₹8,700/-)
Positions: Joint Director, Under Secretary, Senior Scientist
Entitlement For:Rail Ticket AC First Class या AC II Tier, Economy Air travel
Group C (Grade Pay: ₹4,200 – ₹6,600/-)
Positions: Section Officer, Inspector, Technician, Clerk
Entitlement For:Rail AC II Tier या AC III Tier, Limited/No Air travel
📊 Complete Comparison Table: सभी Grades एक नज़र में
| Grade Pay | Railway | Air Travel | DA Slab | सीधे शब्दों में |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,000+ | AC First | Business | Highest | Top Officers – सर्वोच्च comfort |
| ₹7,600-9,000 | AC First | Economy | High | Senior Officers – बहुत अच्छा |
| ₹5,400-6,600 | AC II Tier | Economy | Medium | Officers – reasonable comfort |
| ₹4,200-4,800 | AC III Tier | Limited | Lower | JCOs – basic + comfort |
| Below ₹4,200 | AC III/Chair | No | Basic | Soldiers – basic travel |
🚨 महत्वपूर्ण नोट्स
1. Grade Pay सभी पे प्रभाव डालता है:
- Railway class
- Air travel eligibility
- Daily Allowance rates
- Composite Transfer Grant
- Hotel accommodation category
- Car hire category
❓ महत्वपूर्ण FAQ
Q1: अगर मेरा Grade Pay online records में गलत दिख रहा है, तो?
उत्तर: अपने HR/Admin Officer को inform करें और Correction के लिए application दें
Q2: क्या मैं अपना Grade Pay अपनी Requirement के हिसाब से रखवा सकता हूँ?
उत्तर: ❌ Absolutely नहीं।
Q3: Officer के Grade Pay में क्या Seniority का कोई Role है?
उत्तर: ❌ नहीं, बिल्कुल नहीं।
Q4: अगर मेरा Grade Pay ₹5,400 है, तो क्या मैं Air travel की request कर सकता हूँ?
उत्तर: ⚠️ Normally नहीं।
लेकिन अगर:
- Emergency medical case हो
- High-level posting हो (abroad आदि)
- Special order हो
तो Competent Authority से exception ले सकते हो।
Q5: 7th CPC transition के दौरान क्या दोहरा benefit नहीं मिला?
उत्तर: ✅ नहीं, कोई दोहरा फायदा नहीं।
Q6: क्या promoted होने के बाद पुरानी class की ticket use कर सकते हो?
उत्तर: ✅ हाँ, limited cases में:अगर पहले से ticket book कर रखी हो
Q7: Reversion (Downgrade) के बाद क्या पुराना Benefits मिलेगा?
उत्तर: ❌ नहीं, नई Grade Pay लागू हो जाएगी।
धन्यवाद! 🙏
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