High Altitude Allowance
It is granted to Defence and CAPF personnel deployed in high altitude areas. The existing rates are:
(₹ per month)
|
Post |
Cat-I Areas |
Cat-II Areas |
Cat-III Areas |
|
Lt.Col. & above & Equ. |
3180 |
4800 |
16800 |
|
Maj. & Equ. |
2790 |
4200 |
16800 |
|
Capt & Equ. |
1980 |
3000 |
16800 |
|
Lt. & Equ. |
1590 |
2400 |
16800 |
|
JCOs & Equ. |
1440 |
2160 |
11200 |
|
Hav & Equ. |
1110 |
1680 |
11200 |
|
Sep/Nk & Equ |
810 |
1200 |
11200 |
Cat-I Areas comprise areas between heights of 9000 ft. to 15000 ft. and “uncongenial” areas below 9000 ft. Cat-II Areas are those areas that are above 15000 ft. in height. Cat-III Areas comprise certain specified areas that have especially uncongenial climate. The rate in Cat-III Areas is 80 percent of Siachen Allowance.