Ranks in Indian Army| AISSEE | KV | JNV Entrance Exam 

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Commissioned Officers:

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Field Marshal (Honorary): This is a ceremonial rank and is the highest rank in the Indian Army. It is an honorary position awarded in recognition of exceptional service. As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, Sam Manekshaw was the only Field Marshal in the Indian Army.

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General: A four-star officer, the Chief of the Army Staff, is the highest-ranking operational officer responsible for the overall planning and execution of military operations.

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Lieutenant General: Commands a corps and is responsible for operational planning and execution at a strategic level.

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Major General: Commands a division, which is a large military formation consisting of several brigades.

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Brigadier: Commands a brigade, a formation that typically consists of three or more battalions.

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Colonel: Commands a battalion, the fundamental tactical and operational unit of the Indian Army.

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Lieutenant Colonel: Second-in-command of a battalion or commands a sub-unit.

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Major: Commands a company or serves as a senior staff officer in larger units.

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Captain: Commands a company or serves as a staff officer.

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Lieutenant: Commands a platoon or serves in various staff and command appointments.

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Second Lieutenant: The entry-level officer rank, responsible for leading and managing a platoon.

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Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs):

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Subedar Major (or Risaldar Major): The most senior JCO, responsible for maintaining discipline, morale, and welfare of the unit.

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Subedar (or Risaldar): Commands a company or equivalent sub-unit.

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Naib Subedar (or Naib Risaldar): Second-in-command of a company or equivalent sub-unit.

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Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs):

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Havildar (or Daffadar): Senior NCO in a platoon, responsible for leadership and training.

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Naik (or Lance Daffadar): Commands a section within a platoon.

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Lance Naik: Junior-most NCO, responsible for leading a small team within a section.

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Soldiers:

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Sepoy: The entry-level rank for soldiers, responsible for carrying out orders and tasks assigned by their superiors.

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