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'''General''' is a [[Four-star rank|four-star]] [[general officer]] rank in the [[Indian Army]]. It is the highest active rank in the Indian Army. General ranks above the [[three-star rank]] of [[Lieutenant General (India)|lieutenant general]] and below the [[five-star rank]] of [[Field marshal (India)|field marshal]], which is largely a war-time or ceremonial rank.
'''General''' is a [[Four-star rank|four-star]] [[general officer]] rank in the [[Indian Army]]. It is the highest active rank in the Indian Army. General ranks above the [[three-star rank]] of [[Lieutenant General (India)|lieutenant general]] and below the [[five-star rank]] of [[Field marshal (India)|field marshal]], which is largely a war-time or ceremonial rank.


A general may be referred to as a full general or four-star general to distinguish them from lower [[general officer]] ranks like [[Lieutenant General (India)|lieutenant general]] and [[major general]].
A general may be referred to as a full general or four-star general to distinguish them from lower [[general officer]] ranks like [[Lieutenant General (India)|lieutenant general]] and [[major general]]. The equivalent rank in the [[Indian Navy]] is [[Admiral (India)|admiral]] and in the [[Indian Air Force]] is [[Air Chief Marshal (India)|air chief marshal]].


The rank is held by the [[Chief of the Army Staff (India)|Chief of the Army Staff]] (COAS), the professional head of the [[Indian Army]], and may also be held by the [[Chief of Defence Staff (India)|Chief of Defence Staff]] (CDS). Until 1 January 2020, when the post of Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) was established, the COAS was the only officer to hold the rank of full general. Since the creation of the post and the appointment of General [[Bipin Rawat]] as the first CDS, there are two serving full generals for the first time in Independent India.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Philip |first1=Snehesh Alex |title='Quintessential Army man' General Manoj Mukund Naravane takes over as chief |url=https://theprint.in/defence/quintessential-army-man-general-manoj-mukund-naravane-takes-over-as-chief/342892/ |website=ThePrint |date=31 December 2019}}</ref>
As of 2022, there are two serving full generals in the [[Indian Armed Forces]], General [[Anil Chauhan]], the [[Chief of Defence Staff (India)|Chief of Defence Staff]] and [[Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee|Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee]], and General [[Manoj Pande (general)|Manoj Pandey]], the Chief of the Army Staff.
[[File:Gen Manoj Pandey.jpg|thumb|300px|General Manoj Pandey in uniform]]


The two current generals in the [[Indian Armed Forces]] are General [[Bipin Rawat]] (Chief of Defence Staff) and General [[Manoj Mukund Naravane]] (Chief of the Army Staff).
==History==
The first Indian to hold the rank of full general was [[K. M. Cariappa]]. He was promoted to the acting rank of General when he took over as the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army on 15 January 1949. All the chiefs of the Indian Army after him, have been full generals.<ref>{{cite web |title=CARIAPPA TO BE FULL GENERAL |url=https://archive.pib.gov.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1949-JAN-DEC-DEFENCE/PDF/DEF-1949-01-14_006.pdf |website=archive.pib.gov.in |access-date=13 January 2022 |date=14 January 1949}}</ref>


The equivalent rank in the [[Indian Navy]] is [[Admiral (India)|admiral]] and in the [[Indian Air Force]] is [[Air Chief Marshal (India)|air chief marshal]].
Since 1950, it has been a tradition for the [[President of India]] to award the [[Chief of Army Staff (Nepal)|chief of the Nepalese Army]] with the [[honorary rank]] of General of the Indian Army.<ref>{{cite news |title=President confers honorary rank of 'General of Indian Army' on Nepal Army Chief |url=https://theprint.in/diplomacy/president-confers-honorary-rank-of-general-of-indian-army-on-nepal-army-chief/764346/ |access-date=23 November 2021 |publisher=Printline Media}}</ref>


[[File:General_Manoj_Mukund_Naravane,_PVSM,_AVSM,_SM,_VSM,_ADC_takes_over_as_the_Chief_of_Army_Staff_COAS_of_the_Indian_Army.jpg|thumb|General M M Naravane in uniform]]
The rank is held by the [[Chief of the Army Staff (India)|Chief of the Army Staff]] (COAS), the professional head of the [[Indian Army]], and may also be held by the [[Chief of Defence Staff (India)|Chief of Defence Staff]] (CDS). Until 1 January 2020, when the post of Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) was established, the COAS was the only officer to hold the rank of full general. Upon the creation of the post and the appointment of General [[Bipin Rawat]] as the first CDS, there were two serving full generals for the first time in Independent India.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Philip |first1=Snehesh Alex |title='Quintessential Army man' General Manoj Mukund Naravane takes over as chief |url=https://theprint.in/defence/quintessential-army-man-general-manoj-mukund-naravane-takes-over-as-chief/342892/ |website=ThePrint |date=31 December 2022}}</ref>


==Insignia==
==Insignia==
The badges of rank have a crossed sword and baton over a five-pointed star and [[State Emblem of India|Ashoka emblem]] above.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Official Home Page of the Indian Army |url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=LIiNdtO/x4O9toMkmfjaQFWYZzkVm/rTdL4uRicHmRM=&ParentID=wgsBCImdjbR/27+tUKRW13Bb1Fi591IofVN9AKRGCA4=&flag=8CKP966uzg96kLov0aWdfQ== |website=www.indianarmy.nic.in}}</ref>
The rank insignia of a general are:
* CDS - Gold-wreathed tri-service emblem of the Indian Armed Forces (the Naval anchor, crossed Army swords and Air Force eagle, all surmounted by the [[State Emblem of India|Ashoka emblem]]).
* COAS - Crossed sword and baton with a five-pointed star and [[State Emblem of India|Ashoka emblem]] above.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Official Home Page of the Indian Army |url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=LIiNdtO/x4O9toMkmfjaQFWYZzkVm/rTdL4uRicHmRM=&ParentID=wgsBCImdjbR/27+tUKRW13Bb1Fi591IofVN9AKRGCA4=&flag=8CKP966uzg96kLov0aWdfQ== |website=www.indianarmy.nic.in}}</ref>


The [[gorget patches]] of a general are:  
The [[gorget patches]] of a general are:  
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==Appointment and term length==
==Appointment and term length==
Appointments to the office of CDS and COAS are made by the [[Appointments Committee of the Cabinet]] (ACC), which is chaired by the [[Prime Minister of India]].
Appointments to the office of CDS and COAS are made by the [[Appointments Committee of the Cabinet]] (ACC), which is chaired by the [[Prime Minister of India]]. The term length of the Chief of Defence Staff is three years or until the age of 65 of the holder, whichever is earlier.<ref>{{cite web |last1=DelhiDecember 29 |first1=Manjeet Singh Negi New |last2=December 29 |first2=Manjeet Singh Negi New |last3=Ist |first3=Manjeet Singh Negi New |title=Maximum age limit for Chief of Defence Staff put at 65 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/army-rules-changed-cheif-of-defense-staff-new-age-for-retirement-nuclear-facility-1632415-2019-12-29 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> The Chief of the Army Staff reaches superannuation upon three years in the office or at the age of 62, whichever is earlier.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gurung |first1=Shaurya Karanbir |title=Government amends rules to allow Chief of Defence Staff to serve up to maximum age of 65 years |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/maximum-age-limit-for-chief-of-defence-staff-put-at-65/articleshow/73019479.cms?from=mdr |website=The Economic Times |date=29 December 2022}}</ref>
 
The term length of the Chief of Defence Staff is three years or until the age of 65 of the holder, whichever is earlier.<ref>{{cite web |last1=DelhiDecember 29 |first1=Manjeet Singh Negi New |last2=December 29 |first2=Manjeet Singh Negi New |last3=Ist |first3=Manjeet Singh Negi New |title=Maximum age limit for Chief of Defence Staff put at 65 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/army-rules-changed-cheif-of-defense-staff-new-age-for-retirement-nuclear-facility-1632415-2019-12-29 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
 
Chief of the Army Staff reaches superannuation upon three years in the office or at the age of 62, whichever is earlier.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gurung |first1=Shaurya Karanbir |title=Government amends rules to allow Chief of Defence Staff to serve up to maximum age of 65 years |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/maximum-age-limit-for-chief-of-defence-staff-put-at-65/articleshow/73019479.cms?from=mdr |website=The Economic Times |date=29 December 2019}}</ref>


==Order of precedence==
==Order of precedence==
A general ranks at No. 12 on the [[Indian order of precedence]], along with the [[Chief of Defence Staff (India)|CDS]] and the Chiefs of Staff of the [[Indian Navy]] and [[Indian Air Force]] (the [[Chief of the Naval Staff (India)|CNS]] and the [[Chief of the Air Staff (India)|CAS]]).<ref name="rajyasabha">{{cite web |work=Office of the President of India |publisher=[[Rajya Sabha]] |access-date=2010-08-05 |date=1979-08-26 |url=http://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/guidline_govt_mp/chap11.pdf |title=President's Secretariat}}</ref> A general is at pay level 18, equivalent to [[Cabinet Secretary of India]] (at No. 11 on the warrant of precedence), with a monthly pay of ₹250,000 (US$3,500).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://7cpc.india.gov.in/pdf/sevencpcreport.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120092637/http://7cpc.india.gov.in/pdf/sevencpcreport.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 November 2015 |date=20 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=DelhiJune 29 |first1=India Today Web Desk New |last2=June 29 |first2=India Today Web Desk New |last3=Ist |first3=India Today Web Desk New |title=7th Pay Commission cleared: What is the Pay Commission? How does it affect salaries? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/fyi/story/7th-pay-commission-cleared-what-is-pay-commission-how-does-it-effect-our-pockets-16980-2016-06-29 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
A general ranks at No. 12 on the [[Indian order of precedence]], along with the [[Chief of Defence Staff (India)|CDS]] and the Chiefs of Staff of the [[Indian Navy]] and [[Indian Air Force]] (the [[Chief of the Naval Staff (India)|CNS]] and the [[Chief of the Air Staff (India)|CAS]]).<ref name="rajyasabha">{{cite web |work=Office of the President of India |publisher=[[Rajya Sabha]] |access-date=2010-08-05 |date=1979-08-26 |url=http://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/guidline_govt_mp/chap11.pdf |title=President's Secretariat}}</ref> A general is at pay level 18, equivalent to [[Cabinet Secretary of India]] (at No. 11 on the warrant of precedence), with a monthly pay of ₹250,000 (US$3,500).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://7cpc.india.gov.in/pdf/sevencpcreport.pdf |title=Report of the Seventh Central Pay Commission| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120092637/http://7cpc.india.gov.in/pdf/sevencpcreport.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 November 2015 |date=20 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=DelhiJune 29 |first1=India Today Web Desk New |last2=June 29 |first2=India Today Web Desk New |last3=Ist |first3=India Today Web Desk New |title=7th Pay Commission cleared: What is the Pay Commission? How does it affect salaries? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/fyi/story/7th-pay-commission-cleared-what-is-pay-commission-how-does-it-effect-our-pockets-16980-2016-06-29 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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General
Flag of Indian Generals.svg
Flag of a general
General of the Indian Army.svg
Rank insignia of a general
Country India
Service branch Indian Army
AbbreviationGen
RankFour-star rank
Next higher rankField marshal
Next lower rankLieutenant general
Equivalent ranksAdmiral (Indian Navy)
Air chief marshal (Indian Air Force)

Template:Equivalent ranks of Indian military General is a four-star general officer rank in the Indian Army. It is the highest active rank in the Indian Army. General ranks above the three-star rank of lieutenant general and below the five-star rank of field marshal, which is largely a war-time or ceremonial rank.

A general may be referred to as a full general or four-star general to distinguish them from lower general officer ranks like lieutenant general and major general. The equivalent rank in the Indian Navy is admiral and in the Indian Air Force is air chief marshal.

As of 2022, there are two serving full generals in the Indian Armed Forces, General Anil Chauhan, the Chief of Defence Staff and Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee, and General Manoj Pandey, the Chief of the Army Staff.

General Manoj Pandey in uniform

History

The first Indian to hold the rank of full general was K. M. Cariappa. He was promoted to the acting rank of General when he took over as the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army on 15 January 1949. All the chiefs of the Indian Army after him, have been full generals.[1]

Since 1950, it has been a tradition for the President of India to award the chief of the Nepalese Army with the honorary rank of General of the Indian Army.[2]

The rank is held by the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), the professional head of the Indian Army, and may also be held by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). Until 1 January 2020, when the post of Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) was established, the COAS was the only officer to hold the rank of full general. Upon the creation of the post and the appointment of General Bipin Rawat as the first CDS, there were two serving full generals for the first time in Independent India.[3]

Insignia

The rank insignia of a general are:

  • CDS - Gold-wreathed tri-service emblem of the Indian Armed Forces (the Naval anchor, crossed Army swords and Air Force eagle, all surmounted by the Ashoka emblem).
  • COAS - Crossed sword and baton with a five-pointed star and Ashoka emblem above.[4]

The gorget patches of a general are:

  • CDS - maroon patches with four golden stars and golden laurel wreath
  • COAS - crimson patches with four golden stars and golden laurel wreath

Appointment and term length

Appointments to the office of CDS and COAS are made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), which is chaired by the Prime Minister of India. The term length of the Chief of Defence Staff is three years or until the age of 65 of the holder, whichever is earlier.[5] The Chief of the Army Staff reaches superannuation upon three years in the office or at the age of 62, whichever is earlier.[6]

Order of precedence

A general ranks at No. 12 on the Indian order of precedence, along with the CDS and the Chiefs of Staff of the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force (the CNS and the CAS).[7] A general is at pay level 18, equivalent to Cabinet Secretary of India (at No. 11 on the warrant of precedence), with a monthly pay of ₹250,000 (US$3,500).[8][9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "CARIAPPA TO BE FULL GENERAL" (PDF). archive.pib.gov.in. 14 January 1949. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  2. ↑ "President confers honorary rank of 'General of Indian Army' on Nepal Army Chief". Printline Media. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  3. ↑ Philip, Snehesh Alex (31 December 2022). "'Quintessential Army man' General Manoj Mukund Naravane takes over as chief". ThePrint.
  4. ↑ "The Official Home Page of the Indian Army". www.indianarmy.nic.in.
  5. ↑ DelhiDecember 29, Manjeet Singh Negi New; December 29, Manjeet Singh Negi New; Ist, Manjeet Singh Negi New. "Maximum age limit for Chief of Defence Staff put at 65". India Today.
  6. ↑ Gurung, Shaurya Karanbir (29 December 2022). "Government amends rules to allow Chief of Defence Staff to serve up to maximum age of 65 years". The Economic Times.
  7. ↑ "President's Secretariat" (PDF). Office of the President of India. Rajya Sabha. 1979-08-26. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
  8. ↑ "Report of the Seventh Central Pay Commission" (PDF). 20 November 2022. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 November 2015.
  9. ↑ DelhiJune 29, India Today Web Desk New; June 29, India Today Web Desk New; Ist, India Today Web Desk New. "7th Pay Commission cleared: What is the Pay Commission? How does it affect salaries?". India Today.

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