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Air Force Officer & Agniveer Vayu Salary
AFCAT-selected officers receive standard defence officer pay post-commissioning; Agniveer Vayu follows the separate Agnipath package structure.
Facts last verified 5 July 2026
Pay (illustrative)
- AFCAT officer (post-commission)
- Standard defence officer pay matrix
- Agniveer Vayu
- Agnipath package, rising over the 4-year tenure
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Indian Air Force (AFCAT / Agniveer Vayu) Salary FAQ
Do fighter pilots earn more than other Air Force branches?
Flying branch officers receive flying allowance in addition to standard rank pay, but base pay scale is common across branches at the same rank.