Reward for Meritorious Service – 7th Pay Commission Recommendation

Reward for Meritorious Service

Reward for Meritorious Service is granted to PBORs who have put in 15 years of meritorious service. The
present rates are as follows,

Annuity for Meritorious Service Medal to JCOs	Rs 400 pa
Gratuity for Long Service and Good Conduct Medal	₹400 (one time)

Defence forces have asked for a four-fold raise in the amount.

Analysis and Recommendations

Since the amount of the reward is not DA indexed, it is recommended to be raised by a factor of 2.25