Officer Ranks
The following table shows the officer rank insignia for the Indian Air Force. Even though India is not a NATO country, the NATO ranking codes are given for comparison with other nations' military ranks (see Air force officer rank insignia for more information).
Ranks of the Indian Air Force- Officer Ranks
| 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 Officer | |
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| Rank | Marshal of the Air Force¹ |
Air Chief Marshal |
Air Marshal | Air Vice Marshal |
Air Commodore |
Group Captain |
Wing Commander |
Squadron Leader |
Flight Lieutenant |
Flying Officer |
Pilot Officer2 |
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| 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 Officer | |
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- 1 Honorary/War time rank.
- 2 Rank number 1
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