The Indian army provides ranks equivalents for its Indian army. Comparisons are made between the different systems used by nations to categorize the hierarchy of an armed force compared to another.

Represents a 5 Star Rank

Admiral of the fleet, never been awarded
Field marshal, awarded to Kodandera Madappa Cariappa and Sam Manekshaw
Marshal of the Indian Air Force, awarded to Arjan Singh.
Arjan Singh is the only living Indian Military officer with a 5 Star Rank.

Indian military officers of five-star rank hold their rank for life, and are considered to be serving officers until their deaths.

Army Air Force Navy

Field Marshal Marshal of the Air Force Admiral of the fleet
General Air Chief Marshal Admiral
Lt. General Air Marshal Vice Admiral
Major General Air Vice Marshal Rear Admiral
Brigadier Air Commodore Commodore
Colonel Group Captain Captain
Lt. Colonel Wing Commander Commander
Major Squadron Leader Lt. Commander
Captain Flight Lieutenant Lieutenant
Lieutenant Flying Officer Sub Lieutenant

Equivalent ranks of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard :

ICG Ranks Navy Ranks

Director General Vice Admiral (FOC-in-C’s Scale)
Additional Director General Vice Admiral (HAG scale)
Inspector General Rear Admiral
Deputy Inspector General (Senior) Commodore
Deputy Inspector General (Junior) Captain
Commandant Captain (with seniority) or Commander
Commandant (Junior Grade) Commander
Deputy Commandant Lt. Commander
Assistant Commandant Lieutenant
Assistant Commandant (Trainee) Sub Lieutenant