Admiral (India)
| Admiral एडमिरल | |
|---|---|
Flag of Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy | |
Shoulder, collar and sleeve insignia of Admiral in the Indian Navy | |
Vehicle star insignia of Admiral | |
| Country | India |
| Service branch | Indian Navy |
| Abbreviation | Adm |
| Rank group | Flag officer |
| Rank | Four-star rank |
| NATO rank code | OF 9 |
| Pay grade | Level 18 |
| Next higher rank | Admiral of the fleet |
| Next lower rank | Vice admiral |
| Equivalent ranks | General (Indian Army) Air chief marshal (Indian Air Force) |
Admiral is a four-star naval flag officer rank in the Indian Navy. It is the highest active rank in the Indian Navy. Admiral ranks above the three-star rank of vice admiral and below the five-star rank of admiral of the fleet, which has never been awarded or held.
An admiral may be referred to as a full admiral or four-star admiral to distinguish them from lower flag officer ranks like vice admiral and rear admiral. The equivalent rank in the Indian Army is general and in the Indian Air Force is air chief marshal.