Sailors (Artificer)

Pay-Package

The training emolument is Rs 6,200 per month and the pay is Rs 8,030 to Rs 19,700 pm. A sailor is provided with a life insurance cover of Rs. 3,50,000.

The Artificer Apprentices Basic Pay Band is Rs.5200 - 20200. In addition they will be paid Grade Pay @Rs.2000 + MSP @Rs.2000/- plus X Group Pay @ Rs.1400/- plus DA.

Promotion of Indian Navy:

Promotion prospects exist up to the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer - I (equivalent to Subedar Major) with pay scale of Rs 9300 - 34800 plus Grade Pay @Rs.4800 + MSP @Rs. 2000/- plus X Group Pay @Rs. 1400 + DA. Opportunities for promotion to commissioned officer also exist for those who perform well and qualify the prescribed examinations.

Perquisites of Indian Navy:

During the entire period of training and thereafter, sailors are given books, reading material, uniform, food and accommodation etc. free of cost.

Sailors for Indian Navy are entitled to medical treatment and Leave Travel Concession India for self and dependents, Group Housing Benefits and other privileges like Insurance cover.

Indian Navy Sailors also have the privilege to avail annual and casual leave as per current regulations. Children education and house rent allowances are also admissible. Post retirement benefits include pension, gratuity and Leave encashment.