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Official India statistics · dated measures
Indian Army officers
The Indian Army had 42,095 officers in post against 50,538 authorised positions on 1 July 2024, according to the parliamentary defence committee.
The gap was 8,443 positions, or 16.71% of authorised officer strength. The reported officer series excludes the Army Medical Corps, Army Dental Corps and Military Nursing Service. Other ranks are reported separately.
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| Measure | Value | Reference period | Scope | Original source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Officers in post | 42,095 | 1 July 2024 | Officer strength excluding AMC, ADC and MNS | Standing Committee on Defence · Eighth Report, paragraph 1.31, page 15 |
| Authorised officer strength | 50,538 | 1 July 2024 | Same officer categories | Standing Committee on Defence · Eighth Report, paragraph 1.31, page 15 |
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