Monthly allowance
You will be given a rank allowance for your personal upkeep and in recognition of your contributions. You will also be given a vocation allowance in recognition of the different vocational demands placed on you. Your total NS allowance comprise both the rank allowance and vocation allowance.
Monthly allowance
Current rank allowance (until 30 Jun 2025)
| Rank | Starting rank allowance |
|---|---|
Recruit or Private | $680 |
Lance Corporal | $700 |
Corporal | $750 |
Specialist Cadet | $770 |
Sergeant 1 | $1000 |
Sergeant 2 | $1100 |
Officer Cadet | $960 |
Second Lieutenant | $1200 |
Lieutenant | $1380 |
From 1 Jul 2025, all national servicemen will receive a $35 to $75 increase in their monthly NS allowance.
Rank allowance (from 1 Jul 2025)
| Rank | Starting rank allowance |
|---|---|
Recruit or Private | $715 |
Lance Corporal | $740 |
Corporal | $790 |
Specialist Cadet | $810 |
Sergeant 1 | $1055 |
Sergeant 2 | $1160 |
Officer Cadet | $1010 |
Second Lieutenant | $1265 |
Lieutenant | $1455 |
Vocation Allowance
| Tier | Vocations | Monthly vocation allowance |
|---|---|---|
1 |
| $75 |
2 |
| $225 |
3 |
| $300 |
| 4 |
| $500 |
Meal Allowance
Meal allowance is given in place of cookhouse food/rations. You will be eligible for meal allowance after you complete your training at the training institutions. The meal allowance rates are as follows:
- For one tour of duty of 6 continuous hours: $8
- For one tour of duty of 12 continuous hours: $16
- For one tour of duty of 24 continuous hours: $24
Full-time National Servicemen (NSF) remunerative activities
To ensure the operational readiness of the Singapore Civil Defence Force, NSFs must be committed to discharging their NS responsibilities. You are not allowed to undertake external activities that involve remuneration.
You are strongly encouraged to approach your unit commanders to apply for financial assistance and explore various avenues of help if you face financial hardship.