Ranks in Army, Navy and Air Force in India

Defense is one of the aspiring services for brave hearten and patriotic people. Indian Defense Forces have always inspired young aspirants to come and serve our country. If you are looking forward to start your career with Indian Defense Forces or you are preparing for Bank, SSC & government exam then it is important for you to know about the hierarchy and the various Ranks in Army, Navy and Air force, Police and CAPF in India. This article is to update you about the different Ranks in Army, Navy and Air force or Indian Police and CAPF for Bank , SSC and government examination.

Selection Process

To join a higher rank in Army, Navy and Air force, Police and CAPF in India , the aspirant should clear the following examination- Written Test, Physical Test and Personal Interview.

Ranks in CAPF

The starting Rank in CAPF is Constable. The Ranks go in the order from Constable to Inspector to , the final Rank being Director General(DG). Check out the below description to know the detailed hierarchy for Ranks in CAPF.

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Ranks in CAPF Hierarchy

Constable ⇒ Senior constable ⇒ Head constable ⇒ Assistant sub inspector ⇒ Sub Inspector ⇒ Inspector ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Second in commandant ⇒ Commandant ⇒ Deputy Inspector General(DIG) ⇒ Inspector general(IG) ⇒ Director General(DG)

Ranks in Police

The starting Rank in CAPF is Police Constable. The Ranks go in the order from Constable to Inspector to Superintendent Of Police and so on, the final Rank being Director General of Police (DGP). Check out the below description to know the detailed hierarchy for Ranks in Police.

Ranks in Police Hierarchy

Police constable ⇒ Head constable ⇒ Assistant Police Sub-Inspector (ASI) ⇒ Police Sub-Inspector (SI) ⇒ Assistant Police Inspector ⇒ Police Inspector ⇒ Deputy Superintendent of Police ⇒ Additional Superintendent Of Police ⇒ Superintendent of

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Police/Deputy Commissioner Of Police ⇒ Deputy Inspector General Of Police (DIGP) ⇒ Inspector General Of Police/ Special Inspector General Of Police (IGP/SIGP) ⇒ Additional Director General Of Police (ADGP) ⇒ Director General of Police (DGP)

Ranks in Army

The starting Rank in Army is Sepoy. The Ranks go in the order from Sepoy to to , the final Rank being General. Check out the below description to know the detailed hierarchy for Ranks in Army.

Ranks in Army Hierarchy

Sepoy ⇒ Naib Subedar ⇒ Subedar ⇒ Subedar ⇒ Lieutenant ⇒ Captain ⇒ Major ⇒ ⇒ Colonel ⇒ Brigadier ⇒ Major General ⇒ Lieutenant General ⇒ General

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Ranks in Navy

The starting Rank in Navy is Seaman. The Ranks go in the order from Seaman to Lieutenant to , the final Rank being Admiral of fleet. Check out the below description to know the detailed hierarchy for Ranks in Navy.

Ranks in Navy Hierarchy

Seaman ⇒ Leading Seaman ⇒ Petty Officer ⇒ Warrant Officer ⇒ Ensign Midshipman ⇒ Lieutenant ⇒ Lieutenant Commodore ⇒ Captain Commodore ⇒ Commodore ⇒ Rear Admiral ⇒ Vice Admiral ⇒ Admiral ⇒ Admiral of Fleet

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Ranks in Air Force

The starting Rank in CAPF is Air Craft Man. The Ranks go in the order from Air Craft Man to Wing Commodore to Air Vice Marshal, the final Rank being Marshal of Air Force. Check out the below description to know the detailed hierarchy for Ranks in Air Force.

Ranks in Air Force Hierarchy

Air Craft Man ⇒ Flight Cadet ⇒ Pilot Officer ⇒ Flying Officer ⇒ Flying Lieutenant ⇒ Squadron Leader ⇒ Wing Commodore ⇒ Group Captain ⇒ Air Commodore ⇒ Air Vice Marshal ⇒ Air Marshal ⇒ Air chief Marshal ⇒ Marshal of Air Force

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Ranks in Army, Navy and Air Force, CAPF & Police in India

Check out the hierarchy for the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, CAPF & Police mentioned in the table below in descending order (from Highest Rank to the Lowest Rank).

CAPF Police Army Navy Air Force Director Director General of General Admiral of Marshal of General(DG) Police (DGP) Fleet Air Force Inspector Additional Director Lieutenant Admiral Air chief general(IG) General Of Police general Marshal (ADGP) Deputy Inspector General Of Major Vice admiral Air Marshal Inspector Police/ Special general General(DIG) Inspector General Of Police (IGP/SIGP)

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Commandant Deputy Inspector Brigadier Rear Admiral Air Vice General Of Police Marshal (DIGP) Second in Superintendent of Colonel Commodore Air commandant Police/Deputy Commodore Commissioner Of Police Deputy Additional Lieutenant Captain Group Commandant Superintendent Of colonel Commodore Captain Police Assistant Deputy Major Lieutenant Wing Commandant Superintendent of Commodore Commodore Police Inspector Police Inspector Captain Lieutenant Squadron Leader Sub Inspector Assistant Police Lieutenant Ensign Flying Inspector Midshipman Lieutenant Assistant sub Police Sub-Inspector Subedar Warrant Flying inspector (SI) Major Officer Officer Head constable Assistant Police Sub- Subedar Petty Officer Pilot Officer Inspector (ASI) Senior Head constable Naib Leading Flight Cadet constable Subedar Seaman Constable Police constable Sepoy Seaman Air Craft Man

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*The complete ranks are not included in the table. It shows few ranks (representing major group of ranks) for the various concerned departments.

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