7th CPC Recommendations 25% Increase Diving Allowance, Dip Money and Attendant Allowance
All naval personnel on the authorized diving cadre are entitled to Diving Allowance.In addition to Diving Allowance, Dip Money is also admissible depending on depth and time spent under water. An Attendant Allowance is also paid at the rate of one- fifth of Dip Money to Divers’ Attendants. These allowances are also applicable to IAF and Army personnel on pro-rata basis as and when they are involved in such duties. The current rates are:
|
Diving Allowance |
Deep Diving Officers |
₹1200pm |
|
Clearance Diver – CI |
₹900pm |
|
|
Clearance Diver –CII |
₹780pm |
|
|
Clearance Diver – CIII |
₹660pm |
|
|
Ships Diving Officer |
₹600pm |
|
|
Dip Money |
Depth – fathoms |
₹ Per Minute |
|
<20 |
1.80 |
|
|
20-30 |
2.70 |
|
|
30-40 |
3.60 |
|
|
40-50 |
5.40 |
|
|
50-60 |
7.20 |
|
|
60-75 |
10.20 |
|
|
75-100 |
11.40 |
|
|
Attendant Allowance |
1/5th of Dip Money |
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