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Basic Organizational Information of the Indian Army – What Every SSB Aspirant Must Know




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When you walk into the SSB interview room, the officer in front of you doesn’t just see a candidate—they see a potential leader of men. To earn that role, you must understand what you're stepping into. The Indian Army is one of the most structured, disciplined, and purpose-driven organizations in the world. And as a future officer, knowing its basic organizational setup is the first step toward belonging.


Let’s break it down.


COMMAND AND CONTROL OF THE INDIAN ARMY

The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. As in all democracies, the Indian Armed Forces are controlled by the elected political leadership of the Nation - The Government of India. Executive control is exercised sequentially through the Union Cabinet, the Defence Minister, the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and the Chiefs of Army, Naval and Air Staff of their respective Services. The Ministry of Defence handles matters related to personnel, financial and resource management. 


Task

Internal Security Management to include Internal Threats.
Force Projection.
Peace Keeping Operations or Military Assistance to friendly foreign countries.
Render Humanitarian Assistance, Disaster Relief and Aid to Civil Authorities.

Role

War Fighting to meet External Aggression.

Indian Army is mandated to safeguard National Interests from External Aggression and Internal Subversion.

Army Commands

The Army is divided into seven operational commands, each headed by a Lieutenant General. These are:

Northern Command – Udhampur (Jammu & Kashmir region)

Western Command – Chandimandir (Punjab and Rajasthan front)

Eastern Command – Kolkata (Northeast and borders with China, Myanmar)

Southern Command – Pune (Southern India)

Central Command – Lucknow (Central India)

South Western Command – Jaipur (strategic buffer zone)

Army Training Command (ARTRAC) – Shimla (Training and doctrine)

Each command is further broken down into Corps, Divisions, Brigades, Battalions, Companies, Platoons, and Sections—forming a complete chain of command and operational efficiency.


 Branches of the Army

The Army is structured into:

Combat Arms: Infantry, Artillery, Armoured Corps

Combat Support Arms: Engineers, Signals, Army Air Defence

Services: Army Service Corps, Ordnance Corps, Medical Corps, etc.

Each plays a vital role in keeping the Army agile, efficient, and mission-ready.

Officer Ranks (In Order)

Lieutenant

Captain

Major

Lieutenant Colonel

Colonel

Brigadier

Major General

Lieutenant General

General

Promotions depend on performance, experience, and vacancies.

Final Thoughts

If you truly want to be part of this incredible organization, know it well—its structure, values, and legacy. You’re not just preparing for an interview, you're preparing to lead the world’s finest soldiers. Learn. Absorb. Lead.

Jai Hind, future leader.

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