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.
Additionally, the Indian Armed Forces are supported by the Central Armed Police Forces, Indian Coast Guard and Special Frontier Force and various inter-service commands and institutions such as the Strategic Forces Command, the Andaman and Nicobar Command and the Integrated Defence Staff.
In this article, we shall look at the ranks in the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force.
Indian Army: Ranks and Insignia
The Indian Army ranks can be broadly classified into three categories: Commissioned Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers, and Other Ranks. Commissioned Officers who are equivalent to All India Services & Group “A” Service officers. Junior Commissioned Officers who are equivalent to Group B Gazetted officers. Other Ranks comprise non-commissioned officers and soldiers. See below the ranks and insignia:
Commissioned Officers Ranks
The Indian Army has 10 commissioned officer ranks, with the Field Marshal being the highest rank. The Field Marshal is the highest military rank in India. The next highest rank is the General, who is the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). The COAS is the highest-ranking officer in the Indian Army.
Ranks | Insignia description |
1 | Field Marshal |
2 | General |
3 | Lieutenant General |
4 | Major General |
5 | Brigadier |
6 | Colonel |
7 | Lieutenant Colonel |
8 | Major |
9 | Captain |
10 | Lieutenant |
Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) Ranks
Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) are a category of officers in the Indian Army who are promoted from the ranks of non-commissioned officers (NCOs). They are equivalent to Group B gazetted officers in the government of India. JCOs hold three ranks:
Ranks | Insignia description |
1 | Subedar Major |
2 | Subedar |
3 | Naib Subedar |
Other Ranks
The other ranks in the Indian Army include non-commissioned officers (NCOs).
Ranks | Insignia description |
1 | Havildar |
2 | Naik |
3 | Lance Naik |
4 | Sepoy |
List of Equivalent Commissioned Rank of Indian Armed Forces
Indian Navy: Ranks and Insignia
The Indian Navy ranks can be broadly classified into three categories: Commissioned Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers, and Other Ranks. The highest-ranked naval officer is the Chief of Naval Staff, who holds the rank of Admiral. See below the ranks and insignia:
Commissioned Officers Ranks
The Indian Navy has 10 commissioned officer ranks. The provision of Admiral of the Fleet exists for major wartime use and honour.
Ranks | Insignia description |
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 | Sub-Lieutenant |
Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and Other Non-Commissioned Ranks
Chief Petty Officer was the highest non-commissioned rank until December 1968 until when the ranks of Master Chief Petty Officer Class II and Master Chief Petty Officer Class I were introduced.
Ranks | Insignia description |
1 | Master Chief Petty Officer 1st class |
2 | Master Chief Petty Officer 2nd class |
3 | Chief Petty Officer |
4 | Petty Officer |
5 | Leading Rate |
6 | Seaman 1st class |
7 | Seaman 2nd class |
Know about Ranks and Insignia of Indian Navy
Indian Air Force: Ranks and Insignia
The Indian Navy ranks can be broadly classified into three categories: Commissioned Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers, and Other Ranks. The highest-ranked naval officer is the Marshal of the Indian Air Force. See below the ranks and insignia:
Commissioned Officers Ranks
The Indian Air Force has 11 commissioned officer ranks. The Marshal of the Indian Air Force is the highest rank attainable which is conferred by the President of India after exceptional service during wartime. The head of the Indian Air Force is the Chief of the Air Staff who holds the rank of Air Chief Marshal. All officers begin as flying officers upon commissioning. See below the ranks and insignia:
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 | Flying Officer |
11 | Flight Cadet |
Junior Commissioned Officers Ranks
There are 6 posts under the ranks of the Junior Commissioned Officer. Master Warrant Officer is the senior-most rank with NATO ranking of OF-9. Aircraftsman is the training rank of the IAF. See below ranks and insignia:
Ranks | Ranks |
1 | Master Warrant Officer |
2 | Warrant Officer |
3 | Junior Warrant Officer |
4 | Sergeant Corporal |
5 | Leading Aircraftsman |
6 | Aircraftsman |
Indian Air Force (IAF) Ranks : Complete List
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