The Indian Armed Forces are the military forces of the Republic of India. It consists of three professional uniformed services: the Indian Army, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force.
In addition, the Indian Armed Forces are supported by the Central Armed Police Forces, the Indian Coast Guard and the Special Border Force and various cross-sectoral commands and institutions such as the Strategic Forces Command, the Andaman and Nicobar Command and the Integrated Defense Headquarters.
In this article, we will look at ranks in Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
Indian Army: Ranks and Insignia
Indian Army ranks can be broadly classified into three categories: officers, junior officers and other ranks. Commissioned Officers equivalent to All India Services & Group “A” commissioned officers. Junior officers who are equivalent to Group B officers. The other ranks consist of non-commissioned officers and soldiers. Check out the ranks and designations below:
Officer ranks
The Indian Army has 10 officer ranks, with the highest rank being Field Marshal. Field Marshal is the highest military rank in India. The next highest rank is General, who is the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The COAS is the most senior officer in the Indian Army.
Ranks |
Description of the insignia |
1 |
Field marshal |
2 |
In general |
3 |
lieutenant general |
4 |
major general |
5 |
Brigadier |
6 |
Colonel |
7 |
Lieutenant colonel |
8 |
Major |
9 |
Captain |
10 |
Lieutenant |
Junior Officer (JCO) ranks.
Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) are a category of officers in the Indian Army who are promoted from the ranks of non-commissioned officers (docs). They are equivalent to Group B officers in the Government of India. JCOs have three ranks:
Ranks |
Description of the insignia |
1 |
Subedar major |
2 |
Subedar |
3 |
Naib Subedar |
Other ranks
Other ranks in the Indian Army include non-commissioned officers (NCOs).
Ranks |
Description of the insignia |
1 |
Havildar |
2 |
Naik |
3 |
Lance Naik |
4 |
Sepoy |
List of Indian Armed Forces Equivalent Ranks
Indian Navy: Ranks and Insignia
The ranks of the Indian Navy can be broadly classified into three categories: officers, junior officers and other ranks. The highest-ranking naval officer is the Chief of Naval Staff, who holds the rank of admiral. Check out the ranks and designations below:
Officer ranks
The Indian Navy has 10 officer ranks. The title of Admiral of the Fleet exists for great wartime use and honor.
Ranks |
Description of the insignia |
1 |
Admiral of the fleet |
2 |
Admiral |
3 |
Vice-admiral |
4 |
Rear Admiral |
5 |
Commodore |
6 |
Captain |
7 |
Commander |
8 |
Lieutenant commander |
9 |
Lieutenant |
10 |
Second lieutenant |
Junior officers (JCOs) and other non-commissioned officers
Chief Petty Officer was the highest NCO rank until December 1968 when the Master Chief Petty Officer Class II and Master Chief Petty Officer Class I ranks were introduced.
Ranks |
Description of the insignia |
1 |
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class |
2 |
Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class |
3 |
Chief Petty Officer |
4 |
Petty officer |
5 |
Leading rate |
6 |
Seaman 1st Class |
7 |
Seaman 2nd class |
Familiarize yourself with the ranks and insignia of the Indian Navy
Indian Air Force: Ranks and Insignia
The ranks of the Indian Navy can be broadly classified into three categories: officers, junior officers and other ranks. The highest naval officer is the Marshal of the Indian Air Force. Check out the ranks and designations below:
Officer ranks
The Indian Air Force has 11 officer ranks. Marshal of the Indian Air Force is the highest possible rank conferred by the President of India for exceptional service during wartime. The Chief of the Indian Air Force is the Chief of the Air Staff who holds the rank of Air Chief Marshal. All officers start as flying officers upon commissioning. Check out the ranks and designations below:
Ranks |
Ranks |
1 |
Marshal of the Indian Air Force |
2 |
Air Chief Marshal |
3 |
Air marshal |
4 |
Air Vice Marshal |
5 |
Air Commodore |
6 |
Group captain |
7 |
Wing Commander |
8 |
Squadron leader |
9 |
Flight lieutenant |
10 |
Aviation officer |
11 |
Flight cadet |
Junior officer ranks
There are 6 posts in the junior officer ranks. Warrant Officer is the highest rank with the NATO rank of OF-9. The aircraft is an IAF training rank. Check out the ranks and designations below:
Ranks |
Ranks |
1 |
Chief governor |
2 |
Warrant officer |
3 |
Junior Warrant Officer |
4 |
sergeant corporal |
5 |
Leading airman |
6 |
airman |
Indian Air Force (IAF) Ranks: Complete List
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