Topics Covered: IRDAI Grade A Officer Salary, IRDAI Grade A Officer CTC, In-Hand Salary of IRDAI Grade A Officer, IRDAI Officer Pay Scale, IRDAI Grade A Allowances & Perks, Emoluments of IRDAI  Assistant Manager, Increments and Promotions of IRDAI Grade A.

For competitive exam aspirants like you, salary information is crucial to weighing different roles regarding long-term growth and financial security. The IRDAI Assistant Manager salary makes it a sought-after position because of the social status and the money it brings to your bank.

Let’s break down the IRDAI Grade A salary into various components: CTC, allowances, perks, benefits, and more. This knowledge allows you to: 

  • Use the rewards of success to stay motivated
  • Weigh the financial benefits against the effort required
  • Keep your goals realistic as you prepare for IRDAI Grade A.

I’ll also compare the IRDAI assistant manager salary with the salary of IAS, RBI Grade B, SEBI Grade A, IBPS PO, and SBI PO to provide a comparative perspective.

IRDAI Assistant Manager Salary: CTC

The current CTC of an Assistant Manager at IRDAI is around ₹25 lakhs per annum, making it one of the most lucrative packages for aspirants.

Let’s now discuss the salary structure of an IRDAI Grade A officer.

IRDAI Assistant Manager Officer Salary Structure

  • According to the official IRDAI Assistant Manager notification, the starting basic pay for Grade A officers in IRDAI is ₹44,500 per month.
  • On top of this, you’ll get allowances like HRA, DA, and more, which add up to form the gross salary.

IRDAI Assistant Manager Gross Salary

IRDAI Assistant Manager 
Gross Salary
ComponentAmount (Monthly)
Basic Pay₹44,500
Dearness Allowance (DA)₹30,000
Grade Allowance₹10,400
Special Allowance₹8,250
Family Allowance₹1,780
Special Compensatory Allowance₹500
Local Allowance₹2,225
HRA₹41,000
Total (Monthly Gross Emoluments)Approx. 1,46,000

tant Note: DA is given as % of IRDAI Grade A basic pay which keeps on varying.

Now, is this all you are getting? No, several monthly and yearly allowances are added to this amount.

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Allowances in IRDAI Assistant Manager Officer Salary

An IRDAI assistant manager gets various allowances that sum up to around ₹7.8 lakhs per annum. Here are all the allowances you get as an IRDAI Grade A officer:

1. Fuel Allowance

IRDAI assistant managers can enjoy a monthly allowance to cover the fuel expenses incurred when traveling between the office and their residence. The allowance amount is around ₹18,000 for 180 liters of petrol, which varies with location. 

2. Household Allowance

Employees get a household cleaning allowance of ₹6,750 per month.

3. Newspaper Allowance

IRDAI offers you ₹2,700 per month for newspapers.

4. HRA (House Rent Allowance)

IRDAI Grade A officers are entitled to an HRA allowance of around ₹41,000 which they can use to rent accommodation.

5. Children’s Education Allowance

IRDAI offers an allowance of ₹13,500 per month to support children’s education. 

6. Sodexo Coupon

IRDAI provides ₹6,500 monthly in Sodexo coupons. These coupons can be redeemed for food purchases in the canteen or designated stores like Big Bazaar. 

7. Mobile Allowance

To ensure their employees are reachable if and when needed, monthly mobile calls and data charges of up to ₹2,700 are given.

8. Furniture Allowance

IRDAI assistant managers also get a furniture allowance of ₹3lakhs over 5 years.

9. Other Allowances for IRDAI Assistant Manager

IRDAI Grade A officers also get allowances of around ₹10,000 for covering:

  • Dental and Health checkups
  • Learning Expenses
  • Spectacles

These allowances amount to approximately ₹65,150 per month, offering a boost to the overall salary of IRDAI assistant managers. 

IRDAI Assistant Manager Salary
Monthly Allowances 
AllowanceAmount (Monthly)
Children Allowance₹13,500
Fuel₹18,000
Mobile₹2,700
Household Cleaning Allowance₹6,750
Sodexo Coupon₹6,500
Furniture (3 lakh over 5 years)₹5,000
Newspaper₹2,700
Other (Dental + Health Checkup +
Learning + Spectacles)
₹10,000
Total Approx. ₹65,150
Monthly allowances of IRDAI Grade A salary including HRA, petrol, children education, household, sodexo coupon, & more.

Adding all these components, i.e., the salary of ₹17 lakhs per year, monthly allowances of around ₹8 lakhs per year, the salary of an IRDAI assistant manager is approximately ₹25 lakhs per annum or ₹2 lakhs per month.

Does this mean you will get ₹2 lakhs in your account each month? No, it doesn’t work like that!

₹25 lakhs per annum or ₹2 lakhs per month is your CTC. It includes a lot of components, and several deductions are made before you actually get your in-hand salary.

So, if you’re wondering why there’s a difference between your CTC and your take-home pay, let me break it down step by step and explain these deductions.

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In-Hand Salary of IRDAI Assistant Manager

As per the official IRDAI Assistant Manager notification, the total gross monthly salary of an IRDAI assistant manager is approximately ₹1,46,000. When you add all the allowances, it becomes around ₹200,000. However, there is a deduction of around ₹80,000 to this amount. 

IRDAI Assistant Manager
Salary Deduction
DeductionsAmount
PF/NPS Contribution₹15,000-20,000 (approx.)
Income Tax₹25,000 (approx.)
HRA*₹41,000
TotalAround ₹80,000

*HRA is deducted from your salary if you get house accommodation from IRDAI.

The latest in-hand salary of an IRDAI Grade A officer after all deductions is as follows:

IRDAI Assistant Manager
In-Hand Salary
ComponentAmount (Monthly)
Gross Salary₹2,00,000 (approx)
Salary Deduction ₹80,000 (approx)
TotalAround ₹1,20,000

After deduction, an IRDAI assistant manager draws approximately1,20,000 per month.

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IRDAI Grade A Officer Salary: Additional Perks

Here are the additional perks that an IRDAI assistant manager gets:

IRDAI Grade A Manager Perks includes medical reimbursement for family and group saving life insurance

1. Medical Reimbursement for Family

As an IRDAI Grade A assistant manager, you can get reimbursed for your and your family’s medical expenses.

2. Group Savings Linked Insurance

IRDAI offers medical insurance, accident insurance, and group savings-linked insurance, which the officers can leverage after retirement.

Annual Salary Increment of IRDAI Assistant Manager

The official IRDAI notification states that the pay scale for an IRDAI Assistant Manager is ₹44500 – 2500(4) – 54500 – 2850 (7) – 74450 – EB – 2850 (4) – 85850 – 3300 (1) – 89150 (17 Years)

Here is a detailed explanation of the annual increment:

  • IRDAI Grade A officers start with a monthly basic pay of ₹44,500.
  • They receive annual increments of ₹2,500 for the first 4 years.
  • After 4 years, their basic pay increases to ₹54,500, and further increments of ₹2,850 per year continue for the next 7 years.
  • After 11 years, the basic pay reaches ₹74,450, and annual increments of ₹2,850 per year continue for the following 4 years.
  • After 15 years, the salary reaches ₹85,850 and an annual increment of ₹3,300 continues for the next 1 year.
  • After the completion of 16 years, the maximum basic pay reaches ₹89,150.

Important Note: I have provided the annual increment on the basic salary as it is a fixed component for all the IRDAI Grade A officers. Besides this, you are also eligible to get allowances, which can vary from person to person. 

I have summarized the above information in the table below.

IRDAI Assistant Manager
Annual Increments
DurationSalary
Basic Salary₹44,500
For the Next 4 Years₹44,500 + ₹2500  (4)
For the Next 7 Years₹54,500 + ₹2850 (7)
For the Next 4 Years₹74,450 + ₹2850 (4)
For the Next 1 Year₹85,850 + ₹3300 (1)
Total after 17 years (from Joining)₹89,150

IRDAI Assistant Manager Officer Salary After 5, 10, 15, 20, & 25 Years

Here is the basic pay of an IRDAI Grade A officer after 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years:

IRDAI Assistant Manager
Officer Salary Over the Years
YearsBasic Pay
IRDAI Grade A Officer Salary After 5 Years₹57,350
IRDAI Grade A Officer Salary After 10 Years₹71,600
IRDAI Grade A Officer Salary After 15 Years₹85,850
IRDAI Grade A Officer Salary After 20 Years₹89,150
IRDAI Grade A Officer Salary After 25 Years₹89,150

Important Note: This is just the basic salary (without allowances). 

Let’s now learn about the promotions.

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IRDAI Assistant Manager Promotions

IRDAI offers ample promotion and career growth opportunities for the IRDAI Grade A managers. Here’s an overview of the promotion hierarchy:

IRDAI Grade A  hierarchy and promotions explaining minimum time required to be eligible for promotion at each position.

I have summarized the above information in the table below.

IRDAI Assistant Manager Promotions 
GradePosition
Grade A  Assistant Manager (You will join here)
Grade BManager
Grade CAssistant General Manager
Grade DDeputy General Manager
Grade EGeneral Manager
Grade FChief General Manager
Executive Director
Whole Time Director
Chairperson

Important Note: While duration is a minimum requirement, promotions for IRDAI assistant manager also depend on the availability of vacancies.

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Post-Retirement Benefits of IRDAI Officers

Here are the post-retirement benefits IRDAI officers get:

1. Gratuity

IRDAI Grade A officers get a gratuity (lump sum) when they retire as a reward for their service. Not every IRDAI Grade officer will receive the same gratuity. The actual amount usually depends on the employee’s last salary, tenure, etc.

2. Leave Encashment

Upon retirement, you can encash (exchange your leaves for cash) your unutilized leaves at IRDAI.

3. Pension

IRDAI Grade A officers are entitled to a pension post-retirement to sustain their expenses.

4. Medical and Accidental Insurance

After your retirement, you can avail of medical and accidental insurance, if required.

Now, let’s compare the salary of an IRDAI assistant manager with other competitive exam salaries.

IAS Vs IRDAI Assistant Manager Salary

Here is the comparison between the salary of an IAS officer and an IRDAI Grade A officer:

IAS Vs IRDAI Assistant Manager Salary
ComponentIASIRDAI Grade A
Starting Basic Pay ₹56,100₹44,500
Maximum Basic Pay₹2,50,000 (after 37 years)
(Cabinet Secretary)
₹89,150 (after 17 years)
Gross Salary (Approx.)₹ 56,000 to ₹1,50,000
(approx.)
₹1,46,000
AllowancesYes (DA, HRA, etc.)Yes (DA, HRA, etc.)
In-Hand Salary (Approx.)₹60,000 – ₹80,000
(depending on deductions
and location)
₹100,000 – ₹120,000
(depending on deductions)
IncrementsRegular increments based
on pay scale
Regular increments based on
pay scale 

IRDAI Assistant Manager Vs RBI Grade B Salary

Here is the comparison between the salary of an IRDAI Assistant Manager officer and an RBI Grade B officer:

IRDAI Assistant Manager Vs RBI Grade B Salary
ComponentIRDAI Grade ARBI Grade B
Starting Basic Pay (Monthly)₹44,500₹55,200
Maximum Basic Pay (Monthly)₹89,150 (after 17 years)₹99,750 (after 16 years)
Gross Salary (Approx.) (Monthly)₹1,46,000₹1,16,914
CTC (Annually)₹25 lakhs₹28 lakhs
AllowancesYes (DA, HRA, etc.)Yes (DA, HRA, etc.)
In-Hand Salary (approx.)₹100,000 – ₹120,000
(depending on deductions)
₹80,000 – ₹90,000
(depending on deductions)
IncrementsRegular increments based
on pay scale 
Regular increments based
on pay scale 

SEBI Grade A Vs IRDAI Assistant Manager Salary

Here is the comparison between the salary of a SEBI Grade A officer and an IRDAI Grade A officer:

SEBI Grade A Vs IRDAI Assistant Manager Salary
ComponentSEBI Grade AIRDAI  Grade A
Starting Basic Pay (Monthly)₹44,500₹44,500
Maximum Basic Pay (Monthly)₹89,150 (after 17 years)₹89,150 (after 17 years)
Gross Salary (Approx.) (Monthly)₹1,11,000 – ₹1,49,500₹1,46,000
CTC (Annually)₹23 lakhs₹25 lakhs
AllowancesYes (DA, HRA, etc.)Yes (DA, HRA, etc.)
In-Hand Salary (approx.)₹90,000 – ₹1,11,000
(depending on deductions)
₹100,000 – ₹120,000
(depending on deductions)
IncrementsRegular increments based
on pay scale 
Regular increments based
on pay scale 

Bank PO Vs IRDAI Assistant Manager Salary

Here is the comparison between the salary of a Bank PO and an IRDAI Grade A officer:

Bank PO Vs IRDAI Assistant Manager Salary
ComponentIBPS POSBI POIRDAI Grade A
Starting Basic Pay
(Monthly)
₹36,000*₹36,000 or
₹41,960 (with initial
4 advance
increments)
₹44,500
Maximum Basic Pay
(Monthly)
₹54,320 (after 16
years)
₹63,840 (after 16
years)
₹89,150 (after 17
years)
Gross Salary (Approx.)
(Monthly)
₹57,000₹71,396 ₹1,46,000
CTC (Annually)₹5 – 8 lakhs₹8-10 lakhs₹25 lakhs
AllowancesYes (DA, HRA, etc.)Yes (DA, HRA,
etc.)
Yes (DA, HRA,
etc.)
In-Hand Salary (approx.)₹52,000 – ₹55,000₹52,000 – ₹55,000₹100,000 – ₹120,000
(depending on
deductions)
IncrementsRegular increments
based on pay scale
Regular
increments based
on pay scale
Regular increments
based on pay scale 
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Life as an IRDAI Assistant Manager

Here’s what an IRDAI Grade A officer’s life generally looks like:

Primary Responsibilities

As an IRDAI Assistant Manager, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the security and stability of India’s insurance sector. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Reviewing data to ensure insurance companies follow the IRDAI regulations.
  • Evaluating applications to grant licenses for new insurers and products.
  • Studying trends to suggest improvements for the insurance industry.
  • Addressing grievances, investigating mis-selling, and promoting transparency.
  • Collaborating to create new regulations for the insurance sector.
  • Meeting with industry players to discuss developments and issues.
  • Creating programs to educate stakeholders on regulations and best practices.
  • Using data to assess health and make informed decisions for the insurance industry.
  • Clarifying regulations for insurance companies and stakeholders.
  • Working with other IRDAI departments to ensure smooth regulatory processes.

Find out the detailed responsibilities and opportunities that come with the IRDAI Grade A job profile.

Work-Life Balance

  • The workload at IRDAI is fairly easy to manage.
  • Unlike most regulatory bodies, you can come early, complete your work, and leave early while working at IRDAI.
  • This allows you to balance your personal and professional life pretty well.

Postings

  • IRDAI has its headquarters in Hyderabad where 90% of its workforce is stationed, where you’re likely to be posted upon joining IRDAI as a Grade A officer.
  • However, IRDAI also has officers in Delhi and Mumbai, where you may be transferred later in your career.

Transfers

  • Departmental transfers at IRDAI may happen every 5 years.
  • If you’ve joined as a specialist, you may be transferred after 7 years, if required.
  • However, for sensitive profiles, transfers might happen after 3 years

Conclusion

The IRDAI Assistant Manager position comes with a lucrative salary package starting at around ₹25 lakhs per annum, making it an attractive career choice for aspirants. In addition to a respectable salary, IRDAI Grade A officers get many allowances, including reimbursements for health and higher education, term insurance, and regular increments & promotions.

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