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India vs Pakistan 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 Pakistani equivalents.
Branches
3
Ranks documented
53
Active personnel
1.5M
Army
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 16 of 18 matched
| 🇮🇳 India · Army | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Field marshal
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army |
Field marshal فیلڈ مارشل
|
General
|
OF-9 General |
General جنرل
|
Lieutenant general
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Lieutenant general لیفٹیننٹ جنرل
|
Major general
|
OF-7 Major General |
Major general میجر جنرل
|
Brigadier
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Brigadier بریگیڈیئر
|
Colonel
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Colonel کرنل
|
Lieutenant colonel
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Lieutenant colonel لیفٹیننٹ کرنل
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Major میجر
|
Captain
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Captain کیپٹن
|
Lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Lieutenant لیفٹنینٹ
Second lieutenant سیکنڈ لیفٹیننٹ
|
| Officer cadet | OF-D Student Officer | – |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Subedar Major
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major | – |
Subedar
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Subedar-major صوبیدار میجر
|
Naib Subedar
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Subedar صوبیدار
|
Havildar
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Naib subedar نائب صوبیدار
|
Naik
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Naik نائیک
|
Lance Naik
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Lance naik لانس نائیک
|
| Sepoy | OR-1 Private | Sepoy سپاہی |
Navy
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 15 of 17 matched
| 🇮🇳 India · Navy | NATO code |
Equivalent in
|
|---|---|---|
| Officers | ||
Admiral of the fleet
|
OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army |
Admiral of the fleet
|
Admiral
|
OF-9 General |
Admiral ایڈمرل
|
Vice Admiral
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Vice admiral وائس ایڈمرل
|
Rear Admiral
|
OF-7 Major General |
Rear admiral بحریہ کا امیر
|
Commodore
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Commodore کموڈور
|
Captain
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Captain کپتان
|
Commander
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Commander کمانڈر
|
Lieutenant commander
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Lieutenant commander لیفٹیننٹ کمانڈر
|
Lieutenant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Lieutenant لیفٹیننٹ
|
Sub-lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Sub-lieutenant سب لیفٹیننٹ
|
Midshipman
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Midshipman مڈ شپ مین
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Master chief petty officer 1st class
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major | – |
Master chief petty officer 2nd class
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Master chief petty officer ماسٹر چیف پیٹی آفیسر
|
Chief petty officer
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Fleet chief petty officer فلیٹ چیف پیٹی آفیسر
|
Petty officer
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Leading seaman معروف سی مین
|
Leading seaman
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class |
Able seaman قابل ملاح
|
| Ordinary seaman | OR-2 Private | – |
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 |
Marshal of the Pakistan Air Force سالار فضائیہ
|
Air chief marshal
|
OF-9 General |
Air chief marshal امیرسالار فضائیہ
|
Air marshal
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Air marshal سالار فضائیہ
|
Air vice marshal
|
OF-7 Major General |
Air vice marshal سالار فضائیہ مقابل
|
Air commodore
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Air commodore عَمِيد الفضاء
|
Group captain
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Group captain سردار جماعت
|
Wing commander
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Wing commander شارف الجناح
|
Squadron leader
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Squadron leader قائدِ دستہ
|
Flight lieutenant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Flight lieutenant نقیبِ پرواز
|
Flying officer
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Flying officer منصبِ طیار
Pilot officer
|
Flight cadet
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Officer cadet
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Master warrant officer
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Chief Warrant Officer
|
Warrant officer
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Warrant Officer
|
Junior warrant officer
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Assistant Warrant Officer
|
Sergeant
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Senior Technician
|
Corporal
|
OR-4 Corporal | – |
Leading aircraftsman
|
OR-2 Private |
Senior Aircraftman
Leading Aircraftman
|
| Aircraftsman | OR-1 Private |
Aircraftman
|
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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- 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