Maj. General Salary in Pakistan 2026
Major General Pay Scale — Per Month Gross, Allowances & Eligibility
Major General — Quick Answer
Major General — Pakistan Army
Pakistan Army Major General rank. Gross pay PKR 580,000–730,000/month including military allowances. Selection board required.
Maj. General Salary in Pakistan Army & Ranks 2026 (Per Month)
The Maj. General (Major General) monthly salary in Pakistan Army & Ranks for 2026 ranges from PKR 580,000 to PKR 730,000 gross per month. This gross figure combines the basic pay of the Major 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 Maj. General (Major General) Salary Is Calculated
Government pay in Pakistan is built up from the running basic pay of the Major General scale plus a stack of allowances. For Major General the approximate monthly build-up is:
| Component | Amount (PKR / month) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (Major General, est.) | 319,000 – 401,500 |
| House Rent Allowance (≈45% of basic) | ~180,675 |
| Special Relief Allowance (≈25% of basic) | ~100,375 |
| Medical + Conveyance + other allowances | as admissible |
| Approx. Gross | 580,000 – 730,000 |
Eligibility for Maj. General (Major General)
- Education: Selection board
- Age limit: Selection
- Nationality: Pakistani citizen (domicile as per quota rules)
Annual Increment & Career Growth
Major General employees receive an annual increment added to basic pay every July on a satisfactory service record, so Maj. General 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 Maj. General 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 Major General pay scale and standard allowance rates; actual pay varies by department, posting, province and the current budget notification.
Major General — FAQs
What is the salary of Major General in Pakistan 2026?
Major General gross salary in Pakistan 2026 is approximately PKR 580,000 to PKR 730,000 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 Major General?
Common posts in Major General: Major General — Pakistan Army. These positions fall under the Pakistan Army Pay Scale & Ranks pay system.
What is the education requirement for Major General?
Education required for Major General jobs: Selection board. Age limit: Selection.
How is Major General salary calculated?
Gross pay = Basic Pay + HRA (45% of basic) + Medical Allowance + Conveyance Allowance + Special Relief Allowance (25% of basic). Major General basic pay range: PKR 0–0. Annual increment increases basic pay every July.
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