Diving Allowance, Dip Money and Attendant Allowance

All naval personnel on the authorized diving cadre are entitled to Diving Allowance. In addition to Diving Allowance, Dip Money is also admissible depending on depth and time spent under water. An Attendant Allowance is also paid at the rate of one- fifth of Dip Money to Divers’ Attendants. These allowances are also applicable to IAF and Army personnel on pro-rata basis as and when they are involved in such duties. The current rates are:

Diving Allowance	Deep Diving Officers	Rs. 1200 pm
	Clearance Diver – CI	Rs. 900 pm
	Clearance Diver – CII	Rs. 780 pm
	Clearance Diver – CIII	Rs. 660 pm
	Ships Diving Officer	Rs. 600 pm
Dip Money	Depth –fathoms	Rs. Per minute
	<20	1.80
	20-30	2.70
	30-40	3.60
	40-50	5.40
	50-60	7.20
	60-75	10.20
	75-100	11.40
Attendant Allowance	1/5th of Dip Money