Operation Sindoor: How much salary do Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh get? Know the complete details according to rank..

Operation Sindoor: The Indian Army destroyed nine terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and POK under 'Operation Sindoor' late on Tuesday night. The press briefing held by the army after this attack was led by two women officers, Colonel Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh. Now people want to know how much salary they get at such a high rank and what facilities are available. Let us know the complete details of the salary and allowances of both officers.

Salary of Colonel Sophia Qureshi

Colonel is a senior rank in the Indian Army. Whose pay is placed at level 13. The basic salary of officers of this rank is ₹ 1,30,600 to ₹ 2,15,900 per month. Apart from this, Rs 15,500 Military Pay Service (MSP) and Dearness Allowance (DA) are about 46% of the basic salary. Apart from this, some other allowances are also available. The salary structure of a Colonel rank officer in the Army is as follows-

Rank: Colonel (Pay Level 13)

Salary share amount (in ₹)

Basic Salary ₹1,30,600 – ₹2,15,900 per month

Military Service Pay (MSP) ₹15,500 per month

DA (Dearness Allowance) 46% of Basic + MSP (approx)

Other allowances: HRA, Transport, Kit, Field Allowance

Total in-hand salary: ₹2.20 lakh to ₹2.50 lakh per month (depending on posting)

Salary of Wing Commander Vyomika Singh

Wing Commander is the senior rank of the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force. In its pay level-12A, the basic salary ranges from Rs 1,21,200 to Rs 2,12,400 per month. Apart from this, Rs 15,500 is Military Service Pay (MSP), flying allowance is Rs 25,000, and dearness allowance (DA) is 46% of basic + MSP. Let us know the salary structure of Wing Commander in the Air Force-
Rank: Wing Commander (Pay Level 12A)

Part of the salary amount (in ₹)

Basic Salary ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400 per month

Military Service Pay (MSP) ₹15,500 per month

DA (Dearness Allowance) 46% of Basic + MSP (approx.)

Other Allowances: Flying Allowance ₹25,000 per month, HRA, Transport, Medical

Total in-hand salary: ₹2.10 lakh to ₹2.40 lakh per month (depending on posting and allowances)

Facilities available to Colonel Sofia and Wing Commander Vyomika

Government accommodation or HRA

Medical facility (for self and family)

Canteen (CSD) facility

Special facility for children's education
Club Membership
Pension and Gratuity after Retirement
Note- Salary also changes based on posting location, field/peace area, and special duty allowance. For example, officers posted in Siachen are given the Siachen Allowance. It is Rs 42,500 for officers above the rank of Officer (Lieutenant) and Rs 30,000 for JCO/OR (Junior Commissioned Officer and Other Ranks).

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