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India vs Iran Military Ranks
The Indian Army has 18 ranks — 11 officer and 7 enlisted — from Sepoy up to Field marshal. Below: all 53 ranks across 3 branches (Army, Navy, Air Force), aligned tier by tier with their Iranian equivalents.
Branches
3
Ranks documented
53
Active personnel
1.5M
Army
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 17 of 18 matched
| 🇮🇳 India · Army | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Field marshal
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army | – |
General
|
OF-9 General |
ارتشبد Arteshbod
|
Lieutenant general
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
سپهبد Sepahbod
|
Major general
|
OF-7 Major General |
سرلشکر Sarlashkar
|
Brigadier
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
سرتیپ Sartip
سرتیپ دوم Sartip dovom
|
Colonel
|
OF-5 Colonel |
سرهنگ Sarhang
|
Lieutenant colonel
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
سرهنگ دوم Sarhang dovom
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
سرگرد Sargord
|
Captain
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
سروان Sarvān
ستوان یکم Sotvān yekom
|
Lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
ستوان دوم Sotvān dovom
ستوان سوم Sotvān sevom
|
| Officer cadet | OF-D Student Officer |
Daneshjoye daneshgah afsari Imam Ali
Daneshjoye daneshgah afsari Imam Ali
Daneshjoye daneshgah afsari Imam Ali
Daneshjoye daneshgah afsari Imam Ali
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Subedar Major
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
استوار یکم Ostovar yekom
|
Subedar
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
استوار دوم Ostovar dovom
|
Naib Subedar
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
گروهبان یکم Goruhban yekom
|
Havildar
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
گروهبان دوم Goruhban dovom
|
Naik
|
OR-4 Corporal |
سرجوخه Sarjukheh
|
Lance Naik
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
سرباز یکم Sarbaz yekom
|
| Sepoy | OR-1 Private |
سرباز Sarbaz
|
Navy
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 16 of 17 matched
| 🇮🇳 India · Navy | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Admiral of the fleet
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army | – |
Admiral
|
OF-9 General |
دریابد Daryabod
|
Vice Admiral
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
دریاسالار Daryasalar
|
Rear Admiral
|
OF-7 Major General |
دریابان Daryaban
|
Commodore
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
دریادار Daryadar
دریادار دوم Daryadar dovom
|
Captain
|
OF-5 Colonel |
ناخدا یکم Nakhoda yekom
|
Commander
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
ناخدا دوم Nakhoda dovom
|
Lieutenant commander
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
ناخدا سوم Nakhoda sevom
|
Lieutenant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
ناوسروان Navsarvan
ناوبان یکم Navban yekom
|
Sub-lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
ناوبان دوم Navban dovom
ناوبان سوم Navban sevom
|
Midshipman
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Daneshjuye daneshgahe imam khomeini
Daneshjuye daneshgahe imam khomeini
Daneshjuye daneshgahe imam khomeini
Daneshjuye daneshgahe imam khomeini
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Master chief petty officer 1st class
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
ناواستوار یکم Navostovar yekom
|
Master chief petty officer 2nd class
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
ناواستوار دوم Navostovar dovom
|
Chief petty officer
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
مهناوی یکم Mahnavi yekom
|
Petty officer
|
OR-4 Corporal |
سرناوی Sarnavi
|
Leading seaman
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
ناوی یکم Navi yekom
|
| Ordinary seaman | OR-2 Private |
ناوی دوم Navi dovom
|
Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 17 of 18 matched
| 🇮🇳 India · Air Force | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Marshal of the Indian Air Force
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army | – |
Air chief marshal
|
OF-9 General |
ارتشبد Arteshbod
|
Air marshal
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
سپهبد Sepahbod
|
Air vice marshal
|
OF-7 Major General |
سرلشکر Sarlashkar
|
Air commodore
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
سرتیپ Sartip
سرتیپ دوم Sartip dovom
|
Group captain
|
OF-5 Colonel |
سرهنگ Sarhang
|
Wing commander
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
سرهنگ دوم Sarhang dovom
|
Squadron leader
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
سرگرد Sargord
|
Flight lieutenant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
سروان Sarvan
ستوان یکم Sotvan yekom
|
Flying officer
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
ستوان دوم Sotvan dovom
ستوان سوم Sotvan sevom
|
Flight cadet
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Daneshjoye daneshgahe hawai
Daneshjoye daneshgahe hawai
Daneshjoye daneshgahe hawai
Daneshjoye daneshgahe hawai
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Master warrant officer
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
استوار یکم Ostovar yekom
|
Warrant officer
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
استوار دوم Ostovar dovom
|
Junior warrant officer
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
گروهبان یکم Goruhban yekom
|
Sergeant
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
گروهبان دوم Goruhban dovom
|
Corporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
سرجوخه Sarjukheh
|
Leading aircraftsman
|
OR-2 Private |
سرباز دوم Sarbaz dovom
|
| Aircraftsman | OR-1 Private |
سرباز Sarbaz
|
Overview
The Indian armed forces, known as the "Indian Armed Forces" or "Bharatiya Sashatra Sena," are one of the largest and most diverse military forces in the world, comprising several branches:
- Indian Army: The Indian Army is the land-based military branch responsible for ground operations. It includes infantry, armored units, artillery, and support units. The Army plays a crucial role in defending India's borders and ensuring national security.
- Indian Navy: The Indian Navy focuses on maritime defense and security, operating a wide range of vessels, including aircraft carriers, submarines, surface ships, and patrol boats. It is responsible for safeguarding India's maritime interests.
- Indian Air Force: The Indian Air Force is responsible for aerial defense and operations. It operates fighter aircraft, transport planes, helicopters, and has a growing space capability, ensuring air superiority and national defense.
- Indian Coast Guard: While primarily a law enforcement agency, the Indian Coast Guard also serves a military role during times of war or national security needs. It is responsible for maritime law enforcement and search and rescue.
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Insignia image credits
- Skjoldbro — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Havildar, Naik, Lance Naik, Admiral of the fleet, Commodore, Captain, Commander, Lieutenant commander, Lieutenant, Sub-lieutenant, Master chief petty officer 1st class, Master chief petty officer 2nd class, Chief petty officer, Sergeant, Corporal, Leading aircraftsman
- Swapnil1101 — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Marshal of the Indian Air Force, Air chief marshal, Air marshal, Air vice marshal, Air commodore, Group captain, Wing commander, Squadron leader, Flight lieutenant, Flying officer, Flight cadet, Master warrant officer, Warrant officer, Junior warrant officer
- Prez001 — CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Field marshal, General, Lieutenant general, Major general, Brigadier, Colonel, Lieutenant colonel, Major, Captain, Lieutenant, Subedar Major, Subedar, Naib Subedar
- Punkhung — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Admiral, Vice Admiral, Rear Admiral
- Marinaio56 — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Petty officer, Leading seaman
- Sodacan — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons: Midshipman