Rank & Promotion Guide – Indian Army, Navy & Air Force

📅 Promotion Timeline:

Rank	Years of Service
Sub Lieutenant → Lieutenant	2 years
Lieutenant → Lt. Commander	6 years
Lt. Commander → Commander	13 years

💰 Pay Matrix (Navy Officers):

Rank	Pay Level	Basic Pay (₹)
Sub Lieutenant	Level 10	56,100
Lieutenant	Level 10B	61,300
Commander	Level 12A	1,21,200

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✈️ Indian Air Force – Rank Structure & Promotion

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has one of the most systematic promotion hierarchies. Officers are commissioned as Flying Officers from the Air Force Academy.

🛩️ Officer Ranks:

• Flying Officer
• Flight Lieutenant
• Squadron Leader
• Wing Commander
• Group Captain
• Air Commodore
• Air Vice Marshal
• Air Marshal
• Air Chief Marshal (Chief of Air Staff)

📅 Promotion Timeline:

Rank	Years of Service
Flying Officer → Flight Lieutenant	2 years
Flight Lieutenant → Squadron Leader	6 years
Squadron Leader → Wing Commander	13 years

💰 Pay Matrix (IAF Officers):

Rank	Pay Level	Basic Pay (₹)
Flying Officer	Level 10	56,100
Squadron Leader	Level 11	69,400
Wing Commander	Level 12A	1,21,200

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🎯 Summary – Career Growth in the Indian Armed Forces

Whether you serve in the Army, Navy, or Air Force, the promotion structure ensures growth, respect, and responsibility.
Officers earn ranks based on service years, performance, and selection boards.
Along with pay hikes, promotions bring new command positions, leadership roles, and enhanced allowances.

“In uniform, every promotion is not just a rank — it’s a badge of honor earned through courage, commitment, and sacrifice.”

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