Have you ever wondered what is Nepal Army Salary is? How much do they earn, and what different ranks are there in the Army?
Did you know that the Nepali Army was known as the Gorkhali Army and the Royal Nepali Army?
It was officially renamed to Nepali Army after the Nepali Civil War on 28 May 2008, after the abolition of the Shah dynasty.
Nepal Army Salary with Rank 2079
The decision of the Nepal Government to raise the salary of the Nepali government employees in the fiscal year 2079/90 has increased the
Salary of Nepali Army Officer with Ranks
The current highest rank in the Nepal Army is General Prabhu Ram Sharma, also known as Chief of Army Staff (COAS), who took over the position on 9 November 2021.
He is the successor to Purna Chandra Thapa, who was previously General of the Nepal Army (9 September 2018 – 9 September 2021).
| Rank | Nepali | Starting Salary (NPR) |
|---|---|---|
| COAS General | महारथी (प्रधानसेनापती) | Nrp 77,211 |
| Lieutenant general | रथी | Nrp 74,221 |
| Major General | उपरथी | Nrp 72,082 |
| Brigadier General | सहायक रथी | Nrp 60,950 |
| Colonel | महासेनानी | Nrp 56,787 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | प्रमुख सेनानी | Nrp 52,279 |
| Major | सेनानी | Nrp 48,737 |
| Captain | सह सेनानी | Nrp 47,208 |
| Lieutenant | उप सेनानी | Nrp 45,103 |
| Honourable Lieutenant | मानार्थ उप सेनानी | Nrp 43,689 |
| Second Lieutenant | सहायक सेनानी | Nrp 43,275 |
| Officer Cadet | उप सेनानी | Nrp 42,389 |
Note: There are certain criteria you have to fulfill if you want to join as an Army Officer in Nepal directly.
READ: How to Join as Officer Cadet in Nepal Army (Education, Physical, Written and other requirements)
Other Nepal army ranks and salary
| Rank | Rank in Nepali | Starting Salary (NPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Subedar Major | प्रमुख सुवेदार | 40,998 |
| Warrant Officer First Class | सुवेदार | 34,730 |
| Warrant Officer Second Class | जमदार | 32,853 |
| Sergeant | हुद्दा | 28,520 |
| Corporal | अमल्दार | 27,612 |
| Lance Corporal | प्यूठ | 26,634 |
| Private | सिपाही | 26,082 |
| Recruit | रिक्रुट | 24,702 |
| Non-combatant | नन कम्बानेन्ट | 24,702 |
Nepal Army Air Service and Non-combatant
This is all the information I’ve gathered on Nepal Army Salary with the rank updated on 2079 Shrawan 1. If you wish to know more then, please visit their official website, they have listed everything you need to know.
FAQ
What is the Nepal army second lieutenant salary in Nepal?
Nepal army’s second lieutenant starting salary in Nepal is Rs 43,689.
Which is the highest post and salary in the Nepal army?
Nepal army’s top rank is COAS General, with a starting salary of Nrp 77,211.
What is starting Salary of the Nepal army?
A Recruit in Nepal army has starting salary of 24,702.
