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List of Ranks of Indian Army from Highest to Lowest 2024 PDF: From this different
ranks in the Indian Army PDF, you will also learn about the ranks of Indian Army from
lowest to highest.

Different Ranks in Indian Army


There are three types of classifications of ranks in the Indian Army i.e.,
1. Commissioned Officer Ranks of Indian Army
2. Junior Commissioned Officer Ranks of Indian Army
3. Non-Commissioned Officer Ranks of Indian Army
This classification is based on a hierarchical position(order).

Commissioned Officer Ranks of Indian Army


The Commissioned Officer Ranks of Indian Army from highest to lowest are listed below.
From this, you can also understand the ranks of Indian Army from lowest to highest.

List of Ranks of Indian Army (Commissioned Officer)

Rank Ranks from Highest to Lowest


No
1 Field Marshal
2 General

3 Lieutenant General (Army Commodore /


VCOAS)
4 Major General

5 Brigadier
6 Colonel

7 Lieutenant Colonel
8 Major
9 Captain

10 Lieutenant

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Junior Commissioned Officer Ranks of Indian Army
The JCO’s(Junior Commissioned Officers) role is to link officers and soldiers, guaranteeing
the proper implementation of commands and the preservation of discipline. The ranks of
the JCOs are mentioned in the table below, from highest to lowest.

List of Ranks in Indian Army (Junior Commissioned Officer)

Rank No Ranks from Highest to Lowest

1 Subedar Major

2 Subedar

3 Naib Subedar

Non-Commissioned Officer Ranks of Indian Army


Non-commissioned officers (NCOs) hold a crucial position within the Indian Army. They
give training, ensure discipline, and provide care for the soldiers. The list of ranks of Indian
Army for Non-Commissioned Officer is provided below.

List of Army Ranks in India (Non-Commissioned Officer)

Rank No Ranks from Highest to Lowest

1 Company Quarter Master Havildar (CQMH)

2 Havildar

3 Naik

4 Lance Naik
5 Sepoy

Roles and Rank Structure of Indian Army


Refer to the table below for a detailed overview and the role of the Indian Army rank list
from highest to lowest in a hierarchical order and their associated duties.

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Duties and Rank Structure of Indian Army

Categories of Ranks in Indian Army Rank List Roles


Indian Army
Commissioned Officer Field Marshal  Ceremonial and honorary
position.
 Do not have active
command responsibilities.
 Represent the Army at
official events.
 Provide advice based on
their experience.
 Symbolize military
excellence and tradition.
General  Oversees large military units
and operations.
 Plan strategies.
 Lead major commands.
 Guide subordinate officers.
 contribute to military
policies.
 Represent the Army in key
interactions.
Lieutenant General (Army  Oversees large military
Commodore / VCOAS) units.
 Plans strategies.
 Leads senior officers.
 Implements policies.
 Represents the Army in
important meetings.
Major General  Commands divisions.
 Manages operations.
 Leads senior officers.
 Ensures policies are
followed.
Brigadier  Commands brigades.
 Oversees operations.

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 Leads troops.
 Implements orders from
higher-ups.
Colonel  Commands regiments or
battalions.
 Manages daily operations.
 Leads officers and soldiers.
Lieutenant Colonel  Leads battalions or
regiments.
 Manages their activities.
 Supports senior officers.
Major  Leads company-sized units.
 Manages day-to-day
operations.
 Supports senior officers.
Captain  Leads platoons.
 Manages operations.
 Ensures tasks are
completed effectively.
Lieutenant  Leads small units.
 Supports senior officers.
 Handles daily tasks.
Junior Commissioned Subedar Major  Handling administrative
Officer tasks.
 Supporting officers.
 Leading soldiers.
Subedar  Supervises and leads
troops.
 Manages their welfare.
 Supports officers in daily
operations.
Naib Subedar  Assists in leading and
supervising soldiers.
 Handles administrative
tasks.

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 Supporting higher-ranking
officers.
Non-Commissioned Company Quarter Master  Manages supplies and
Officer Havildar (CQMH) equipment.
 Handles logistics.
 Supports the company's
operations.
Havildar  Leads and supervises
soldiers.
 Manages their daily tasks.
 Supports company
operations.
Naik  Leading soldiers.
 Supervises their tasks.
 Supports daily operations.
Lance Naik  Leading a small team of
soldiers.
 Helps with daily tasks and
operations.
Sepoy  Performs basic tasks.
 Follows orders.
 Supports operations as a
soldier.

Ranks of Indian Army - FAQs


Q: Which is the highest rank in Indian Army?
The highest military rank is Field Marshal.
Q: What are the categories of the rank of Indian Army?
The Indian Army ranks falls into three categories i.e., Commissioned, Junior
Commissioned, and Non-Commissioned Officer Ranks of Indian Army.
Q: How many ranks are there in Indian Army?
There are a total of 18 ranks in Indian Army including all categories.
Q: Where can I download the List of Ranks of Indian Army from Highest to Lowest
2024 PDF?

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On this page, you can download the List of Ranks of Indian Army from Highest to Lowest
2024 PDF.
Q: How many ranks are there in the category of Commissioned officer ranks of
Indian Army?
There is a total of 10 ranks in the commissioned officer ranks category.

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