List of Indian Navy Admirals – Chief of Indian Navy

The Indian Navy is the naval offshoot of the Indian Armed Forces. It was originally found in 1612 as a part of the East India Company’s Marine with the purpose of protecting the British merchant shipping in the region.

When India became a republic in 1950, the Royal Indian Navy was renamed as the Indian Navy. The Indian Navy plays a major role in protecting the maritime interests, the coastal borders of the country and also aids in disaster management. Let us see the complete List of Indian Navy Admirals.

Structure and Management of the Indian Navy

• The President of India is the supreme commander of the Indian Navy.
• The Chief of Naval Staff holds the position of the four-star – Admiral heads the Indian Navy. The officer also holds the Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defense in New Delhi.
• The Vice Chief of Naval Staff works in support of the Chief of Naval Staff.
• There exists a position of the Admiral of the Fleet which is only utilized for wartime and fame purposes, however, no officer has been honored with this rank yet in the Indian Navy.
• Vice Admirals of the Indian Navy include:

1. 1. Deputy Chief of Naval Staff
   2. Principal Staff Officer
   3. Chief of Personnel
   4. Chief of Materiel
   5. Director-General Medical Services

• The Indian Navy works on 3 operational commands headed by Flag Officers Commanding-In-Chief having the vice-admiral rank.
• The Eastern and Western Commands each have a Fleet commanded by a Rear Admiral.
• The Western Fleet based at Mumbai is commanded by the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet.
• The Eastern Fleet, based at Visakhapatnam, is commanded by the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.
• Each has a Commodore commanding submarine.
• The Southern Naval Command is home to the Flag Officer Sea Training.
• The Andaman and Nicobar Command is a unified Indian guided command based at Port Blair.
• Commander in Chief- Andaman and Nicobar receive chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee in New Delhi.

Eligibility And Training Of Indian Navy Members

• A person can join the Indian Navy either as an officer or as a sailor.
• They have to be of a certain specified age.
• To join the Indian Navy as an officer, the following exams are conducted :

1. 1. National Defense Academy (UPSC)
   2. Combined Defense Service Exam (UPSC)
   3. 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry
   4. Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET)
   5. Artificer Apprentice Entry
   6. Senior Secondary Recruitment Entry
   7. Service Selection Boards
   8. Graduate Direct Entry

1. University Entry Scheme

• To join the Indian Navy as a sailor, the following are conducted:

1. 1. Matric Recruit Entry; Non-Matric Recruit Entry
   2. Senior Secondary Recruitment Entry
   3. Artificer Apprentice
   4. Musician
   5. Sports Entry

• To apply for the Indian Navy Recruitment, one must register themselves on the official website of Join the Indian Navy i.e. -www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
  Click on ‘current opportunities’ and choose the respective posts and click on the link. Complete the application form and upload all documents required. Make the payments, if required. Next, submit the application form and download its preview.
• According to the criteria, the selection processes are done and the results are announced.
• India uses the Midshipman rank in its navy, and all future officers carry the rank upon entering the Indian Naval Academy. They are commissioned as Sub-lieutenants upon finishing their course of study.
• The Indian Navy consists of a specialized training command which is responsible for training throughout the Navy.
• The Commander in Chief of Southern Command also serves as the Commander in Chief of Training Command.
• The Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy is responsible for the framework of training and executes the responsibility through Directorate of Naval Training.
• The training year of the Indian Navy is defined from 1 July to 30 June of the following year.
• This training is given in the Indian Naval Academy and several naval bases.
• Naval officers also attend the institutions of the National Defence College, the College of Defence Management, and the Defence Services Staff College for various staff courses to higher command and staff appointments.
• The Naval War College, Goa is also a training centre.
•  A dedicated wing for naval architecture under the Directorate of Naval Architecture at IIT Delhi is operated by the Navy.
• The Indian Navy also consists of the Naval Air Arm, ships, submarines, weapon systems, electronic warfare and systems management, Naval satellites.

Benefits, Allowances, and Pay of the Indian Navy Members

• Perks include insurance, schemes, medical, educational, and travel opportunities.
• There are post-retirement benefits such as a pension, insurance, and medical benefits.
• The pay scale ranges from Rs. 56100 to Rs. 224400.

Future Of The Indian Navy

• By the end of 2019, the Indian Navy expects to have over 150 ships and close to 500 aircraft.
• The navy would be able to tackle far away from emergency situations.
• Marine assault capabilities are to be improved by setting up a warfare facility at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
• India plans to construct a pair of aircraft carriers.
• The Indian Navy Multi-Role Support Vessel program has been launched which is expected to tie up with local shipyards for the construction of the ships.
• It is acquiring numerous surface combatants.
• The Indian Navy is going to procure 22 General Atomics Sea Guardian drones at an estimated cost of $2 billion.
• This is the first time that General Atomics drones are being sold to a non-NATO military.

List of Indian Navy Chief Admirals

Name Of CNS	Tenure Of Office
Rear Admiral J.T.S. Hall	1947-1948
Admiral Sir Edward Parry	1948-1951
Admiral Sir Mark Pizey	1951-1955
Vice-Admiral Sir Stephen Carlill	1955-1958
Vice-Admiral R.D. Katari	1958-1962
Vice Admiral B.S. Soman	1962-1966
Admiral A.K. Chatterjee	1966-1970
Admiral S.M. Nanda	1970-1973
Admiral S.N. Kohli	1973-1976
Admiral J.A.L. Cursetji	1976-1979
Admiral R.L. Pereira	1979-1982
Admiral O.S. Dawson	1982-1984
Admiral R.H. Tahiliani	1984-1987
Admiral J.G. Nadkarni	1987-1990
Admiral Ramdas	1990-1993
Admiral V.S. Shekhawat	1993-1996
Admiral Vishnu Bhagwat	1996-1998
Admiral Sushil Kumar	1998-2001
Admiral Madhvendra Singh	2001-2004
Admiral Arun Prakash	2004-2006
Admiral Suresh Mehta	2006-2009
Admiral Nirmal Verma	2009-2012
Admiral Devender Kumar Joshi	2012-2014
Vice Admiral RK Dhowan	2014-2016
Admiral Sunil Lanba	2016-2019
Admiral Karambir Singh	2019- still going on

Conclusion

The above article boosts general knowledge about the Indian Navy and its major chief admirals. These details are a must know and help prepare for competitive exams. This also helps increase awareness about India as a navy military power, how to apply for the navy, and the duties of the navy.