Which army has the rank of Field Marshal?

The correct answer is the Indian Army.

Key Points

• The rank of Field Marshal is a five-star rank in the Indian Army, which is the highest possible rank.
• This honorary rank has been conferred very rarely and signifies supreme leadership and exceptional service to the nation.
• Only two officers of the Indian Army have been awarded this rank: General S.H.F.J. Manekshaw and General K.M. Cariappa, highlighting its exclusivity.

Additional Information

• Indian Coast Guard: As a maritime security organization of India, it mainly focuses on safeguarding India's maritime interests. Its highest rank is Director-General.
• Border Security Force (BSF): It is a paramilitary force charged with guarding India's land borders. The highest rank in the BSF is Director General.
• Indian Navy: The corresponding highest rank in the Indian Navy is Admiral of the Fleet. However, it is an honorary/wartime rank that has never been awarded.
• These distinctions reflect organized hierarchical structures within the Indian Armed Forces and other security agencies, each tailored to their specific operational mandates.