7th Pay Commission Recommendations High Altitude Allowance Related to Risk and Hardship
High Altitude Allowance: (Retained. Rationalized)
It is granted to Defence and CAPF personnel deployed in high altitude areas. The existing rates are.
7th Pay Commission Recommendations Risk and Hardship Matrix and Salient Features
(₹ Per month)
| Post | Cat-I Areas | Cat-II Areas | Cat-III Areas |
| Lt.Col. & above & Equ. | 3180 | 4800 | 16800 |
| Maj. & Equ. | 2790 | 4200 | 16800 |
| Capt & Equ. | 1980 | 3000 | 16800 |
| Lt. & Equ. | 1590 | 2400 | 16800 |
| JCOs & Equ. | 1440 | 2160 | 11200 |
| Hav & Equ. | 1110 | 1680 | 11200 |
| Sep/Nk & Equ | 810 | 1200 | 11200 |
Cat-I Areas comprise areas between heights of 9000 ft. to 15000 ft. and “uncongenial” areas below 9000 ft. Cat-II Areas are those areas that are above 15000 ft. in height. Cat-III Areas comprise certain specified areas that have especially uncongenial climate. The rate in Cat-III Areas is 80 percent of Siachen Allowance.