Indian Navy Ranks

Discover the ranks and responsibilities within the Indian Navy, from the highest office of the Admiral of the Fleet to the ranks of Non-Commissioned Officers.

Category	Rank	Description
	Admiral of the Fleet	Highest rank, a ceremonial title rarely held, usually given to a former senior officer.
Commissioned Officers	Admiral	The highest active rank in the Indian Navy, responsible for overall command.
	Vice Admiral	Assists the Admiral and commands larger formations of the Navy.
	Rear Admiral	Commands a fleet or a major naval region.
	Commodore	Responsible for commanding naval groups and squadrons.
	Captain	In charge of a ship, submarine, or shore establishment.
	Commander	Commands ships, submarines, or serves in senior staff positions.
	Lieutenant Commander	Assists in the management of ships and submarines.
	Lieutenant	Junior officer responsible for specific departments within a vessel.
	Sub Lieutenant	First rank after commissioning, responsible for assisting senior officers.
Junior Commissioned Officers	Master Chief Petty Officer -1	Supervises the lower ranks and ensures the smooth running of operations.
	Master Chief Petty Officer -2	Assists in the leadership of sailors and technical operations.
	Chief Petty Officer	Assists in the day-to-day operations of the ship.
Non-Commissioned Officers	Petty Officer	Entry-level sailors performing operational tasks.
	Seaman 1st Class	Perform specific duties under the supervision of senior officers.
	Seaman 2nd Class	New recruits who are under training.