| Major General | |
|---|---|
 Flag of a Major General at Army HQ | |
 Rank Insignia of a Major General | |
| Country |
 India |
| Service branch |
 Indian Army |
| Abbreviation | Maj Gen |
| Rank | Two-star rank |
| Next higher rank | Lieutenant General |
| Next lower rank | Brigadier |
| Equivalent ranks |
Rear Admiral (Indian Navy) Air Vice Marshal (Indian Air Force) |
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Major General is a Two Star General Officer rank in the Indian Army. It is the third-highest active rank in the Indian Army. 'Major General' ranks above the One Star rank of Brigadier and below the Three Star rank of Lieutenant General.
The equivalent rank in the Indian Navy is Rear Admiral and in the Indian Air Force is Air Vice Marshal.
Officers in the rank of Major General hold important appointments like General Officer Commanding divisions. The Indian Army has 40 divisions in 14 corps. The General Officers Commanding Sub areas across the country are also of the rank of major general. At Army HQ, Major Generals hold the appointments of Additional Director General (ADG) in different directorates and staff branches.
Insignia[]
The badges of rank have a Crossed sword and baton and a five-pointed star above.[1] A Major General wears Gorget patches which are Crimson patches with two golden stars.
Order of precedence[]
A Major General, who is a principal staff officer (PSO), ranks at No. 25 in the Indian order of precedence. Other major generals are at No. 26 in the order of precedence.[2]
Major Generals are at pay level 14, with a monthly pay between ₹144,200 (US$1,950) and ₹218,200 (US$2,950).[3][4]
Rank insignia and personal flag[]
See also[]
- List of serving generals of the Indian Army
- Army ranks and insignia of India
- General officer commanding
References[]
- ↑ "The Official Home Page of the Indian Army". https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=LIiNdtO/x4O9toMkmfjaQFWYZzkVm/rTdL4uRicHmRM=&ParentID=wgsBCImdjbR/27+tUKRW13Bb1Fi591IofVN9AKRGCA4=&flag=8CKP966uzg96kLov0aWdfQ==.
- ↑ "President's Secretariat". Office of the President of India. Rajya Sabha. 1979-08-26. http://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/guidline_govt_mp/chap11.pdf. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
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