The Pak Army Ranks from Lowest to highest are listed here. Equivalent BPS are mentioned with both Officer and Soldier Ranks. Role of Pakistan Army in the Defence and Security of Pakistan. Help and Support of the Pakistan Army with the Civil people and communities in times of need.The Pakistan Army is always at the forefront whenever the country calls for help in any situation. Thousands of Army Soldiers and Officers have laid down their lives for the honour, dignity, and safety of this sacred soil of Pakistan.
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Pak Army Ranks From Lowest to Highest Soldiers
Pak Army Soldier Ranks List
Ranks of the Soldiers of Pakistan Army are almost known to everyone, as they are mostly used and spoken Ranks among the people of Pakistan. The sepoy is the 1st rank in Pak Army Ranks from Lowest to Highest and Subedar Major is the last Rank.
List of the Pak Army Soldier Ranks is as follows.
- Sepoy
- Lance Naik
- Naik
- Havildar
- Naib Subedar
- Subedar
- Subedar Major
Sepoy In Pak Army
Sepoy is the lowest Non-Commissioned Rank in Pakistan Army as a Uniform Person. Sepoy Rank is alloted to the new inducted Candidates. Trainees just after passing out are ranked as a sepoy in Pakistan Army. We can say the Junior most rank in Pak Army is Sepoy Rank.
Lance Naik Rank In Pak Army
Lance Naik is the senior rank to sepoy in Pak Army. Based on the performance and Anuual reports, sepoy is then promoted to the rank of Lance Naik. He is the commander of sepoy in the absence of senior ranks. Lance Naik Mehfooz Shaheed is the Soldier who have won the Highest Military Award (Nishan-e-Haider) in the History of Pakistan.
Naik Rank In Pak Army
Naik Rank is also called NCO in Pakistan Army. NCO is the Non-Commissioned Officer and Junior Commander of the Solder (Sepoy and Lance Naiks). Lance Naik after years of Good performance is then promoted to the Rank of Naik. Naik is equal to Corporal Technician Rank of Pak Air Force.
Havildar Rank In Pak Army
Havaldar is the senior Non-Commisoned Rank in Pakistan Army also called SNCO. It is equal to the Rank of Senior Technician of Pakistan Air Force. Havaldar is called Sargeants in some forces. He is the incharge of small sections in Military. Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed is the Nishan-e-Haider winner of Havaldar Rank in Pakistan Army.
Naib Subedar Rank In Pak Army
Naib Subedar is the First Shoulder Rank to which a Soldier can be promoted. All Soldiers of the Junior Ranks should pay compliment with Salute while reporting or crossing the Rank of Naib-Subedar and above. In PAF, Naib-Subedar is equal to the Rank of Assistant Warrant Officer. This is also non-commissioned officer rank in Pakistan Army.
Subedar Rank In Pak Army
Subedar Rank is the next Higher Shoulder Rank for Soldiers after Naib-Subedar Rank. Shoulder Ranks in Army are the Assistant Incharge of the Army Units to Commissioned Officers. Subedar is equal to the Rank of Warrant Officer Rank of PAF.
Subedar Major Rank In Pak Army
Subedar Major is the Highest Non-Commissioned Shoulder Rank for Soldiers. In the order of Pak Army Ranks from lowest to Highest it comes at last in Soldiers’ Category. This Rank is Equal to Chief Warrant Officer Rank of PAF. BPS Scale of Subedar Major is 16. This rank commands all Junior Ranks of Pakistan Army. All Soldiers are responsible to this Rank.
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Pak Army Soldier Ranks and BPS Scale List in Table Format
| Rank | BPS (Basic Pay Scale) |
|---|---|
| Sepoy (Soldier) | BPS-05 |
| Lance Naik | BPS-06 |
| Naik | BPS-07 |
| Havildar | BPS-08 |
| Naib Subedar | BPS-14 |
| Subedar | BPS-15 |
| Subedar Major | BPS-16 |
Pak Army Ranks From Lowest To Highest Officer
Officers are the Military Leaders of the Army, they lead the brave soldiers by their actions. Military leaders always belief in the saying of Hitlar,”Action speaks louder than Voice”. Pakistan Army Officers are paying big sacrifices for the honour and defence of the mother land. They always prefer to serve the country in any situation. They fight line by line to the soldiers of Pak Army.
Here is the list of Pak Army Ranks from Lowest to Highest which can easily understand by any normal person.
- Second Lieutenant
- Lieutenant
- Captain
- Major
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Colonel
- Brigadier
- Major General
- Lieutenant General
- General (COAS)
Second Lieutenant Rank in Pak Army
Commands a company of 70-80 men. Just after passing out Cadets are promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
Lieutenant Rank in Pak Army
Commands a company or can act as a adjutant of unit. This ranks come in 2nd in the order of Pak Army Ranks from lowest to Highest of Officers.
Captain Rank in Pak Army
Commands a company and can act as adjutant or Chamberlain (Staff Officer). Captain Karnel Sher Khan is the most popular Army officer of Captain Rank who has also won the Highest Military Award (Nishan-e-Haider).
Major Rank in Pak Army
Commands Company or Staff Officer, Can act as Brigade Major, Can act as a instructor in Training College, Can be 2IC second in-command of the Unit.
Lieutenant Colonel Rank in Pak Army
Commands a Platoon or Unit. 700-800 Men The driving force of Pak Army, can act as a Staff Officer, Or Instructor in War College.
Colonel Rank in Pak Army
Commands a Platoon or Unit. 700-800 Men The driving force of Pak Army, can act as a Staff Officer, Or Instructor in War College, Can Serve as a Commandant of Training College or Institute or act as Military attaché or Military Secretary in PMO.
Brigadier Rank in Pak Army
Commands a Brigade of 2000 men Or Instructor in War College, Can Serve as a Commandant of Training College or Institute or act as Military attaché or Military Secretary in PMO. Can work as a Section In-charge in MI and ISI. Can act as a Commandant of 111 brigade AKA Coup Brigade, Which is independent and is of Utmost importance. This is the 1st Rank in the Star Ranks Category.
Major General Rank in Pak Army
Commands a Division of 5000 men, Can Serve as a Commandant of Training College or War College. Can Command a wing (Counter Intelligence, Counter Espionage) in ISI. Can be DG MI. Can be a DG of various army, military subsidiaries like ISPR, NLC. Can be a Principal Staff Officer and Command several wings and branches within GHQ i.e. Procurement and Weapon development or General Services or Adjutant General Division of GHQ. Can be a DG of Paramilitary Force like Rangers, FC , ANF and Frontier Corp responsible for the Whole province. Can be DG Military Operations and be privy to some sensitive details of War actions and Plans, as a DGMO can instigate Coup. Can be Principal Staff Officer of COAS.
Lieutenant General Rank in Pak Army
Commands a Corps of 10-13K men. Can be Principal Staff/Flag Staff Officer in GHQ like Adjutant General, MS Secretory (Controls Postings and Service Records for Officers) or Other Such important position. Can be DG ISI. Can serve as Defense Secretory after retirement. Can command a strategic command and control post like Strategic and Planning Division or Combine Southern or Northern Command. Can be a member of NSC (National Security Council). Serve as a member and active participant of Corps and Principal Staff Officer Conference conferred regularly, which as a elite army body takes important and strategic decisions. Can be CGS, Chief of General Staff, which oversees the movement and functioning of army and is Chief of GHQ Office in general. Can be COAS.
General Rank in Pak Army
Commands the one of most viable and Professionally apt army comprising of more than 500K trained personnel. Can be CJSC (Chief of Joint Staff Committee). Can instigate Coup. Can rule the country.
Field Marshal Rank in Pak Army
Field Marshal is the Highest Five Star Rank in Pakistan Army. This Rank cannot be easily achieved but requires great achievements. Present COAS of Pakistan Army has been promoted to the Rank of Field Marshal (5 Star) Rank. This Ranks means he will get VIP protocol for Life time even after retirement from service.
Table Format of Pak Army Officer Ranks With BPS
| Officer Rank | BPS / Equivalent Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Second Lieutenant | BPS-17 |
| Lieutenant | BPS-17 |
| Captain | BPS-17 |
| Major | BPS-18 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | BPS-19 |
| Colonel | BPS-20 |
| Brigadier | BPS-21 |
| Major General | BPS-21 (Higher Grade) |
| Lieutenant General | BPS-22 |
| General (Chief of Army Staff) | BPS-22 (Highest) |
Officer Ranks Comparison (Pak Army Vs Pak Air Force)
| Pakistan Army | Pakistan Air Force |
|---|---|
| General (4-star) | Air Chief Marshal (4-star) |
| Lieutenant General | Air Marshal |
| Major General | Air Vice Marshal |
| Brigadier | Air Commodore |
| Colonel | Group Captain |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Wing Commander |
| Major | Squadron Leader |
| Captain | Flight Lieutenant |
| Lieutenant | Flying Officer |
| Second Lieutenant | Pilot Officer |
Important Questions
Which Rank is Highest in Pakistan Army?
The Highest Rank in Pakistan Army is Field Marshal Rank which is above the rank of General.
Who is the Current Army Chief (COAS) of Pakistan Army?
The Current Army Chief of Pak Army is Field Marshal Hafiz Asim Munir.
Which Seats are the Most Powerful in Pakistan Army?
The Army Chief, Joint Chief and ISI Chiefs are considered the most powerful persons of Pakistan Army. Persons on these seats are enjoying most of the power of the Pak Army and the whole Country.
Can Soldier can also get Commissioned for Officer Rank?
Yes, Soldiers can also get commission for Officer Ranks. There are many opportunities for soldiers to get permanent commission in Pakistan Army. Soldiers can even apply for PMA Long Course, if he fulfill the required criteria.
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Reference of Information Source
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