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MNS Ranks and Salary
Indian Armed Forces has its special division of nurses called MNS. The full form of MNS is Military Nursing Services. The biggest gateway for female candidates( as MNS is only for females) who are striving to serve the nation via joining the army is the MNS exam.
The MNS Rank Salary of the Military nurses is equivalent to other department officials in the army. The basic amount for MNS cadets would be around 56,000/- to 1,10,000/- per month and after that, there is furthermore income like TA (Travel allowance), DA (Dearness Allowance) MSP (Military service Pay), and free accommodation, etc. These are only basic earnings that cadets earn while on normal obligation. When they get dispatched to war regions or any life dangerous regions, cadets receive an extra salary as well.
While training, Military Nurses do get approx 8,000/- per month as pocket costs. Thereupon completing the training, the cadets are placed as Lieutenant, it is when they start earning 56000/- per month plus allowances, etc. Each MNS rank salary is given in detail below:
Captain – 61,100/- per month plus amenities.
Major – 69,400/- per month plus amenities.
Lieutenant Colonel- 1,21,200/- per month plus A-grade amenities.
Colonel- 1,30,600/- per month plus A-grade amenities.
Brigadier- 1,39,600/- per month plus A-grade amenities.
Major General- 1,44,200/- per month plus A-grade amenities.
Above given is the standard MNS rank structure of the Indian Military nurses, the income can fluctuate based on the action of the job.
However, the work profile differs from that of doctors, engineers, nurses, or officials; the promotion structure is the same for all the branches. In different branches, nurses get the same posts as officers. Nurses don’t participate in combat training, yet the names of posts are the same. There is no fixed structure of promotion, promotions are based on exams and experience. Lieutenant is the first post a nurse gets after completion of training. MNS Ranks structures are described below:-
- Lieutenant
- Captain
- Major
Above mentioned post i.e. till the post of major, experience is the base for loss, and after major, one needs to clear promotional exams to get the next post.
After clearing exams following posts would be allocated:-
*Lieutenant Colonel
*Colonel
*Brigadier
*Major General
Every year internal exams are conducted for further promotions.
*Lifetime Pension
*Conveyance Allowances
*Dearness Allowances
*Lodging Allowances
*Gear Maintenance Allowances Field Area Allowances
*Annual Leave of two Months
*Casual Leave of twenty Days
*Encash of Leave up to three hundred Days of Final Pay Drawn
*Study Leave of up to two Years with Full Pay and all Advantages
*Air/Rail Travel Concession
*Free Hospital Facilities
*Low-Interest Loans
*Canteen Facilities
*Rations
*The chance to travel
*University payments are furthermore not accepted by aspirants in MNS nursing.
*Every active-duty nurse obtains free medical and dental attention while serving in the military.
*Husbands and minors may enroll in military health care services for a small enrollment fee.
*Insurance for a tiny monthly payment.
FAQ’s:
Q1. What are the ranks in MNS?
The ranks in MNS established by the Indian Army adhere to the same rank structure as the rest of its officer ranks, but specifically for the nursing service. The MNS rank structure starts from Lieutenant as the lowest staff rank, Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, and continues down the ranks from there. Understandably, the MNS Ranks or military nursing service ranks helps in understanding career progression in this specialized branch.
Q2. What is the highest rank in MNS?
The highest title or MNS rank in Army would be the Director General of Military Nursing Service (DG-MNS) and would be recognized formally as the equivalent to the rank of Major General. The DG-MNS is the highest form of leadership in the hierarchy of military nursing services ranks.
Q3. What is the last rank of MNS?
In accordance with the military consensus, the last commonly referred to as the first, rank in the MNS ranks is Lieutenant, then, or after the first rank, the promotion ranks could be Captain, Major, and so forth. These designated ranks demonstrate the progression of the career ladder in the military nursing service.
Q4. Is the MNS really considered a low rank in the army?
No, the MNS rank in Army is officially recognized and respectable. Even though it is different from combat roles, military nursing service ranks have officer-level status and carry the same privileges, responsibilities, and respect as other commissioned officers.
Q5. What is the allowance for military nurse?
Military nurses are compensated by a salary and allowances similarly to startup commissioned officers in the Indian Army. This includes basic pay, dearness allowance, military service pay, and other allowances according to their rank, experience, and postings. ”
