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The Indian Army is the land-based branch of the Indian Armed Forces. It is the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces with 1,237,117 active troops and 960,000 reserve troops.
The Indian Army is also the second-largest standing army in the world. Like any other branches of the Indian Armed Forces, working at the Indian Army is a matter of great pride and prestige.
The Indian Army Ranks reflect the ranks of Western militaries, especially, the British and Commonwealth Militaries. At present, the Indian Army Ranks are classified into three categories:
- 1. Commissioned Officers
- 2. Junior Commissioned Officers
- 3. Other Ranks (Non-Commissioned Officers and Soldiers)
Let us look at the Indian Army Ranks under each of the three categories.
All Badges of the Indian Army and Their Meaning
Commissioned Junior Commissioned Non-Commissioned
Badges Badges Ranks
Images Names Categorization Badges
General Commissioned National emblem over a five-pointed star, all over a crossed baton and sabre.
Lieutenant General Commissioned National emblem over crossed baton and sabre.
Major General Commissioned Five-pointed star over crossed baton and sabre.
Brigadier Commissioned National emblem over three five-pointed stars in a triangular formation.
Colonel Commissioned National emblem over two five-pointed stars
Lieutenant Colonel Commissioned National emblem over five-pointed star.
Major Commissioned National emblem
Captain Commissioned Three five-pointed stars.
Lieutenant Commissioned Two five-pointed stars.