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India vs Russia 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 Russian 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 |
Ма́ршал Росси́йской Федера́ции / Márshal Rossíyskoy Federátsii
|
General
|
OF-9 General |
Генера́л а́рмии / Generál ármii
|
Lieutenant general
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Генера́л-полко́вник / Generál-polkóvnik
|
Major general
|
OF-7 Major General |
Генера́л-лейтена́нт / Generál-leytenánt
|
Brigadier
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Генера́л-майо́р / Generál-mayór
|
Colonel
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Полко́вник / Polkóvnik
|
Lieutenant colonel
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Подполко́вник / Podpolkóvnik
|
Major
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Майо́р / Mayór
|
Captain
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Kапита́н / Kapitán
|
Lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
| Officer cadet | OF-D Student Officer |
Курса́нт / Kursánt
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Subedar Major
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ста́рший пра́порщик / Stárshiy práporshchik
|
Subedar
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Пра́порщик / Práporshchik
Старшина́ / Starshiná
|
Naib Subedar
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Ста́рший сержа́нт / Stárshiy serzhánt
|
Havildar
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Сержа́нт / Serzhánt
|
Naik
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Lance Naik
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
| Sepoy | OR-1 Private |
Рядово́й / Ryadovóy
|
Navy
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 14 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 |
Адмирал флота / Admiral flota
|
Vice Admiral
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Адмирал / Admiral
|
Rear Admiral
|
OF-7 Major General |
Вице-адмирал / Vitse-admiral
|
Commodore
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Контр-адмирал / Contre-admiral
|
Captain
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Капитан 1-го ранга / Kapitan 1-go ranga
|
Commander
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Капитан 2-го ранга / Kapitan 2-go ranga
|
Lieutenant commander
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Капитан 3-го ранга / Kapitan 3-go ranga
|
Lieutenant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Капитан-лейтенант / Kapitan-leytenant
|
Sub-lieutenant
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Старший лейтенант / Starshey leytenant
Лейтенант / Leytenant
Младший лейтенант / Mladshiy leytenant
|
Midshipman
|
OF-D Student Officer | Курсант / Kursant |
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Master chief petty officer 1st class
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Старший мичман / Starshy michman
|
Master chief petty officer 2nd class
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Мичман / Michman
Главный корабельный старшина / Glavny korabelny starshina
|
Chief petty officer
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Главный старшина / Glavny starshina
|
Petty officer
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Старший матрос / Starshy matros
|
Leading seaman
|
OR-3 Private 1st Class | – |
| Ordinary seaman | OR-2 Private | – |
Air Force
Rank Ladder
Highest first · 16 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 |
Генера́л а́рмии / Generál ármii
|
Air marshal
|
OF-8 Lieutenant General |
Генера́л-полко́вник / Generál-polkóvnik
|
Air vice marshal
|
OF-7 Major General |
Генера́л-лейтена́нт / Generál-leytenánt
|
Air commodore
|
OF-6 Brigadier General |
Генера́л-майо́р / Generál-mayór
|
Group captain
|
OF-5 Colonel |
Полко́вник / Polkóvnik
|
Wing commander
|
OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel |
Подполко́вник / Podpolkóvnik
|
Squadron leader
|
OF-3 Major / Commandant |
Майо́р / Mayór
|
Flight lieutenant
|
OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant |
Kапита́н / Kapitán
|
Flying officer
|
OF-1 Lieutenant |
Ста́рший лейтена́нт / Stárshiy leytenánt
Лейтена́нт / Leytenánt
Mла́дший лейтена́нт / Mládshiy leytenánt
|
Flight cadet
|
OF-D Student Officer |
Курса́нт / Kursánt
|
| Enlisted ranks | ||
Master warrant officer
|
OR-9 Sergeant Major |
Ста́рший пра́порщик / Stárshiy práporshchik
|
Warrant officer
|
OR-8 1st Sergeant |
Пра́порщик / Práporshchik
Старшина́ / Starshiná
|
Junior warrant officer
|
OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class |
Ста́рший сержа́нт / Stárshiy serzhánt
|
Sergeant
|
OR-6 Staff Sergeant |
Сержа́нт / Serzhánt
|
Corporal
|
OR-4 Corporal |
Ефре́йтор / Yefréytor
|
Leading aircraftsman
|
OR-2 Private | – |
| Aircraftsman | OR-1 Private |
Рядово́й / Ryadovóy
|
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