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NDA Salary & Stipend 2026: Training Pay

NDA cadets receive a stipend during training at the academy, with regular officer pay beginning after commissioning.

Guide facts last verified 26 September 2026

NDA pay (illustrative)

During training: Stipend as fixed by the Ministry of Defence
Post-commission: Officer pay scale per the applicable defence pay matrix

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Do NDA cadets get paid during training?

Yes — cadets receive a training stipend; substantially higher officer pay begins after successful commissioning.