Present Strength of Indian Armed Force While answering to a question in Rajya Sabha, the Defence Minister has given a detailed report in written reply of present strength of the Indian Armed Forces. Increasing the strength of armed forces The present strength of the Indian Armed Forces is as under: Army Navy (as on 31.10.2013) Air Force (as on 01.12.2013) Officers (as on 01.07.2013) Other Ranks (as on 01.10.2013) Officers Sailors Officers Airmen 38574 1132473 8896 51608 11918 130209 Force accretion of the Armed Forces is an ongoing process dictated primarily by to be achieved, threat perceptions, prevailing external strategic security environment and emerging technologies. The force accretion programme is being pursued in accordance with the Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan and the 12th Defence Plan (2012-2017). Source : PIB

Present Strength of Indian Armed Force

While answering to a question in Rajya Sabha, the Defence Minister has given a detailed 

report in written reply of present strength of the Indian Armed Forces.

Increasing the strength of armed forces

The present strength of the Indian Armed Forces is as under:

Army		Navy (as on 31.10.2013)		Air Force (as on 01.12.2013)
Officers (as on 01.07.2013)	Other Ranks (as on 01.10.2013)	Officers	Sailors	Officers	Airmen
38574	1132473	8896	51608	11918	130209

Force accretion of the Armed Forces is an ongoing process dictated primarily by

to be achieved, threat perceptions, prevailing external strategic security

environment and emerging technologies.  The force accretion programme is being 

pursued in accordance with the Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan and the 12th

Defence Plan (2012-2017).

Source : PIB