Pakistan Army Ranks and Badges, Salary / Pay Scale Information 2024

By Xaibi Aslam | 8th Nov 2023 | Updated: Apr 3, 2024 83 Comments 5 Mins Read 64573 views

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Following are the details related to Pakistan Army Ranks and Badges, Salary / Pay Scale Information 2024 offered to Pak Army Jobs announced for those looking to be commissioned or non-commissioned officer, but before we go towards the Ranks / Badges and Salary Information let’s discuss What is Pakistan Army? When it came into existence and how many troops are currently serving in it.

What is the Pakistan Army?

The Pakistan Army is the land warfare uniformed branch of the armed forces of Pakistan. It came into existence on 14 August 1947 as Pakistan appeared on the map of the world. It has a very special place in the military forces of Pakistan because it has served the Nation at any time of need. It has a little connection with pre-1947 British Indian colonial policy and military experience of the Indian Army. It has about 550,000 troops and around 500.000 reserves, 185,000 National Guards, 6599 Civilian Personnel, and 316 manned aircraft. Its headquarters is located in GHQ Rawalpindi.

Pakistan Army Ranks List 2024

Here is the list of Pak Army Ranks:

Pakistan Army Pay Scales & Ranks with Order
Ranks	Pay Scales
Field Marshal:	BPS- Apex scale
General:	BPS- Apex scale
Lieutenant General:	BPS 22
Major General:	BPS -21
Brigadier:	BPS- 20
Colonel	BPS- 19
Lieutenant Colonel	BPS-18
Major	BPS- 18
Captain	BPS -17
Lieutenant	BPS-17
2nd Lieutenant	BPS-17
Subedar-Major	BPS- 16
Subedar	BPS- 15
Naib Subedar	BPS -13 or 14
Battalion Havaldar Major	BPS-11 or 9
Battalion Quartermaster Havildar	BPS 11 or 9
Company Havildar Major	BPS 11or 9
Company Quartermaster Havildar	BPS-11 or 9
Havaldar	BPS- 7 or 8
Naik	BPS-7 or 6
Lance Naik	BPS- 6
Soldier	BPS-5

Motto of Pakistan Army:

The main motto of the Pakistan Army is Jihad to fight for the prosperity of Islamabad in the way of Almighty and have fear of Almighty Allah and taqwa. Defence day is celebrated on 6 September. It has fought a number of wars and defeated the enemies with great sand bravery. Following are the wars which are properly fought at borers such as 1947 AND 1965 Pak – Indo War, 1971, Pak Liberation War.

Pak Army Ranks, Badges, Grades, Salary / Pay Scale 2024

So as Pakistan is playing its role from the beginning till today its services are remarkable they never ever care for their lives and shed their blood for their nation and save their world from terrorism and for that, they are struggling day and night without any rest.

Pak Army Operations in Pakistan:

The operation ZARB-E- AZB was started on 15th June 2014 and launched in North Waziristan and till today it’s going on. Mainly this operation was started by some different groups including Tehreek-e- Taliban, Lashkar-e- Jhangvi, Al Qaeda, Haqqani networks, and so on. During this operation, soldiers killed many places of terrorists and cleared the areas by drone attacks, and destroyed ample of terrorists belonging to different groups which trained individuals to attack the targeted place and also guided them to do self-suicide attacks in order to kill the humans and they are own self also.

Wartime Gallantry Medals:

Wartime gallantry medals are awarded to military personnel for their bravery and self-sacrifice in war against the enemy. Such medals are awarded for actions that go above and beyond the normal call of duty, and that involve a high degree of risk or personal danger to the officer. Following are the Wartime gallantry medals awarded in Pakistan.

Nishan-e- Haider
Hilal-e-Jurat
Sitara-e-Jurat
Tamgha-e-Jurat
Imtiazi Sanad

The words in praise of our remarkable Army never end because its service is tremendous and great and are written in history and remembered by all of us.

Ranks and Badges of the Army:

Ranks of Pakistan are allocated in two different categories such as Officers Ranks starting from Field Marshal to Second Lieutenant and Non-Commissioned Officers starting Subedar-Major / Risaldar-Major to Sepoy/Soldier and there are some other ranks from Battalion Havildar Major to Company Quartermaster Havildar which can be examined from the following.

Commissioned Officers Ranks:

In the Pakistan Army, the commanding officers are known as Commissioned Officers. Initially, an individual was selected as Second Lieutenant, and year after year on the basis of knowledge and battlefield experience it was promoted to Lieutenant and so on to Field Marshal. From the following, you can examine the exact rank and pay scale of Pakistan Army Commissioned Officers.

Here is the list of Pak Army Commissioned Officers Ranks List

Commissioned Officers Ranks
Nato Code	Name
OF-10	Field Marshal
OF-9	General
OF-8	Lieutenant General
OF-7	Major General
OF-6	Brigadier
OF-5	Colonel
OF-4	Lieutenant Colonel
OF-3	Major
OF-2	Captain
OF-1	Lieutenant
OF-D & Students	Unknown

Non-Commissioned Officers Ranks/Badges:

The following list is provided for the Non-Commissioned Officers and it starts from the Lance Naik towards the Subedar-Major / Risaldar-Major. Initially, individually appointed as a Sepoy in the Pakistan Army but after 2 to 4 years of service, it promoted to Lance Naik and became a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Pakistan Army. So, examine the following image to understand the order of a Non-Commissioned Officer.

Here is the list of Pak Army Non-Commissioned Officers Ranks List

Non-Commissioned Officers Ranks
Nato Code	Name
OR-9	Subedar-Major / Risaldar-Major
OR-8	Subedar / Risaldar
OR-7	Naib Subedar / Naib Risaldar
OR-6	Havildar
OR-5	No Equivalent
OR-4	Naik
OR-3	Lance Naik
OR-1	Sepoy

Other Ranks in the Pakistan Army:

There are some other ranks that are appointed by the senior Havildars such as starting from Company Quartermaster Havildar, Company Havildar Major, Battalion Quartermaster Havildar, and Battalion Havildar Major. The ranks/badges for these positions can be examined from the following image.

Pak Army Salary / Pay Scale in 2024:

Salary / Pay Scale offered by Pak Army
Rank	Basic Pay (PKR)
General	250,000
Lieutenant General	200,000
Major General	150,000
Brigadier	120,000
Colonel	100,000
Lieutenant Colonel	80,000
Major	60,000
Captain	50,000
Lieutenant	40,000
Second Lieutenant	30,000
Warrant Officer Class 1	25,000
Warrant Officer Class 2	20,000
Junior Warrant Officer	15,000
Staff Sergeant	12,000
Sergeant	10,000
Lance Corporal	9,000
Corporal	8,000
Sepoy	7,000

These are the pay scales of Army members as per the information provided at Wikipedia in which all categories are mentioned in ascending order and sequence all these officers follow all the rules and regulations of their seniors in a proper way. We are proud of the Army.

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Xaibi Aslam

An experienced professional in Pakistan, specializes in blog articles covering various aspects of job-related topics. These articles include practical insights into joining organizations, understanding salary structures, and navigating hierarchical ranks within companies. By offering comprehensive analyses, the author provides valuable guidance for readers seeking to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities in the Pakistani job market. The articles serve as a valuable resource, demystifying recruitment processes and offering insights into career growth and development.