When it comes to giving a befitting reply to the enemies of the country, the Indian Army always stands on the front line. Amidst the ongoing tension with Pakistan, the Indian Army has given a befitting reply to their every nefarious act on the border. In such a situation, it is interesting to know that the Indian Army...

National Desk.  When it comes to giving a befitting reply to the enemies of the country, the Indian Army always stands on the front line. Amidst the ongoing tension with Pakistan, the Indian Army has given a befitting reply to their every nefarious act on the border. In such a situation, it is interesting to know who is the highest officer in the Indian Army and what is his rank.

Field Marshal: The highest ceremonial rank in the military

The highest rank in the Indian Army is that of Field Marshal . The rank of Field Marshal is higher than the rank of General in the army . You must have heard about Sam Manekshaw who was in the rank of Field Marshal in the Indian Army. He was the first officer of the Indian Army to achieve this highest rank. The special thing is that there have been only two Field Marshals in the history of the Indian Army so far. Field Marshal is a five-star rank and the highest ceremonial post in the army. It is important to note that this is a ceremonial and wartime rank awarded for distinguished services under exceptional circumstances.

General: Rank of Army Chief

After Field Marshal, the second highest active post in the army is that of the General who is also called Chief of Army Staff (COAS) . Currently General Upendra Dwivedi is the Chief of the Indian Army who has played an important role in military operations against Pakistan. The post of General leads the Indian Army and is considered the highest active post.

Other important military ranks

Other important ranks in the Indian Army after General are as follows (from high to low order):

• Lieutenant General
• Major General
• Brig.
• Colonel
• lieutenant colonel
• major
• Captain
• Lieutenant

Non-Commissioned Officers (JCOs) include

• Subedar Major
• Subedar
• नायब सूबेदार

Other Ranks (above Sepoy)

• constable
• Hero
• Lance Naik
• Sepoy (lowest rank in the army)

Indian Army Day is celebrated every year on 15 January. On this day, Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa became the first Indian Army Chief of the country. Every rank in the Indian Army has its own importance and glory and every soldier, irrespective of his position, makes a significant contribution in the defense of the country.