Career Path In IAF

Number of years of service Indian Army Indian Air Force Indian Navy
Highest Rank Field Marshal Marshal of AirForce Admiral of Fleet
On Selection General Air Chief Marshal Admiral
On Selection Lt. General Air Marshal Vice Admiral
On Selection Major General Air Vice Marshal Rear Admiral
On Selection Brigadier Air Commodore Commodore
Time Scale (26 years) Colonel Group Captain Captain
On Selection Colonel Group Captain Captain
After 13 years Lt. Colonel Wing Commander Commander
After 6 years Major Squadron Leader Lt. Commander
After 2 years Captain Flight Lieutenant Lieutenant
On Commission Lieutenant Flying Officer Sub Lieutenant