Can you directly become major in Indian Army?

Major is considered as one of the most prestigious and reputed career rank in Indian Army. To become a Major in Army, the candidates first need to join National Defence Academy (NDA) or Combine Defence Services (CDS). Major is two rank senior to that of Lieutenant and one rank senior to Captain.

Is it possible to become a general in the Army?

Generals and Army Hierarchy While it’s possible for a general to have around 20 years of service in the Army before being promoted, most have at least 30 years’ experience before reaching this milestone. The highest-ranking officer in the Army is General of the Army.

Who is Major in Indian Army?

Commissioned officers

Ranks	Description	Retirement age
Brigadier	National emblem over three five-pointed stars in a triangular formation.	56
Colonel	National emblem over two five-pointed stars	54
Lieutenant Colonel	National emblem over five-pointed star.	NA
Major	National emblem.	NA

How many majors are there in Indian Army?

There are nearly 2,000 Brigadiers in the Indian Army, about 600 Major Generals and around 190 Lieutenant Generals. The ranks in the navy and the air force that are equivalent to the army’s Brigadier are Commodore and Air Commodore.

How do you get promoted in the Army?

Promotions In The Army Initial promotions in the defence are based on a timescale for the first three ranks: one becomes a Lieutenant at the commission, a Captain after 3 years of service (excluding ante-date seniority), a Major after 4 years of service and a Lt Colonel after 13 years.

Is Major general A high rank?

The rank of major general is a permanent one, and it is the highest possible rank an officer can achieve during peacetime. Major generals serve as commanders of divisions, which have between 10,000 and 16,000 soldiers.

How many major generals are in the army?

A major general typically commands division-sized units of 10,000 to 15,000 soldiers….Major general (United States)

Major general
Service branch	Army Marine Corps Air Force Space Force
Abbreviation	MG (Army) MajGen (Marine Corps) Maj Gen (Air Force and Space Force)
Rank	Two-star