| Active troops | 1,325,000 (3rd) |
| Reserve forces | 1,155,000 (7th) |
| Paramilitary forces | 1,293,300 (4th) |
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| Indian Army |
| Indian Air Force |
| Indian Navy |
| Indian Coast Guard |
| Paramilitary forces of India |
| Strategic Nuclear Command |
Officer ranks
'Ranks Insignia'
| Nato Code | OF-10 | OF-9 | OF-8 | OF-7 | OF-6 | OF-5 | OF-4 | OF-3 | OF-2 | OF-1 | OF(D) | Student Office | |
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| Marshal of the Indian Air Force1 | Air Chief Marshal | Air Marshal | Air Vice-Marshal | Air Commodore | Group Captain | Wing Commander | Squadron Leader | Flight Lieutenant | Flying Officer | Pilot Officer2 | No equivalent | ||