General (COAS) Salary in Pakistan 2026
General Pay Scale — Per Month Gross, Allowances & Eligibility
General — Quick Answer
General — Pakistan Army
Pakistan Army General rank. Gross pay PKR 950,000–1,300,000/month including military allowances. Appointment by govt required.
General (COAS) Salary in Pakistan Army & Ranks 2026 (Per Month)
The General (COAS) (General) monthly salary in Pakistan Army & Ranks for 2026 ranges from PKR 950,000 to PKR 1,300,000 gross per month. This gross figure combines the basic pay of the General scale with House Rent Allowance, Medical Allowance, Conveyance Allowance and other admissible allowances. Actual take-home (in-hand) pay is slightly lower after deductions for GP Fund, Benevolent Fund and income tax where applicable.
How General (COAS) (General) Salary Is Calculated
Government pay in Pakistan is built up from the running basic pay of the General scale plus a stack of allowances. For General the approximate monthly build-up is:
| Component | Amount (PKR / month) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (General, est.) | 522,500 – 715,000 |
| House Rent Allowance (≈45% of basic) | ~321,750 |
| Special Relief Allowance (≈25% of basic) | ~178,750 |
| Medical + Conveyance + other allowances | as admissible |
| Approx. Gross | 950,000 – 1,300,000 |
Eligibility for General (COAS) (General)
- Education: Appointment by govt
- Age limit: Appointment
- Nationality: Pakistani citizen (domicile as per quota rules)
Annual Increment & Career Growth
General employees receive an annual increment added to basic pay every July on a satisfactory service record, so General (COAS) salary rises year on year. Promotion to the next grade brings a further jump in basic pay and allowances. Pay scales are revised in the annual budget, usually with an ad-hoc relief allowance increase.
Pakistan Army & Ranks pay for the General (COAS) rank includes ration, uniform, messing and other service allowances on top of basic pay, plus free medical and accommodation — so the effective package is higher than the cash figure alone.
Disclaimer: figures are indicative estimates based on the General pay scale and standard allowance rates; actual pay varies by department, posting, province and the current budget notification.
General — FAQs
What is the salary of General in Pakistan 2026?
General gross salary in Pakistan 2026 is approximately PKR 950,000 to PKR 1,300,000 per month. Basic pay PKR 0–0 plus House Rent Allowance (45%), Medical, Conveyance, and Special Relief Allowances. Annual increment: as per rules.
What posts are in General?
Common posts in General: General — Pakistan Army. These positions fall under the Pakistan Army Pay Scale & Ranks pay system.
What is the education requirement for General?
Education required for General jobs: Appointment by govt. Age limit: Appointment.
How is General salary calculated?
Gross pay = Basic Pay + HRA (45% of basic) + Medical Allowance + Conveyance Allowance + Special Relief Allowance (25% of basic). General basic pay range: PKR 0–0. Annual increment increases basic pay every July.
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