The Ministry of Defence has released a list of IAF Honorary Ranks awarded on the occasion of Republic Day 2026. The list, dated January 25, 2026, includes Honorary Commissions for Honorary Flying Officers and Honorary Flight Lieutenants. A total of 81 Honorary Flight Lieutenants, 328 Honorary Flying Officers, and 7 Honorary Flying Officers on retirement have been awarded. The Release ID is 2218464 and the visitor panel number is 1676. The press release is available in Urdu and Hindi.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The issuing authority for the list of honorary ranks.
Republic Day 2026: The occasion for which the honorary ranks are awarded.
IAF Honorary Ranks: The subject of the list, specifically related to the Indian Air Force.
Ministry of Defence
LIST OF IAF HONORARY RANKS AWARDED ON
THE OCCASION OF REPUBLIC DAY 2026
प्रव तथ: 25 JAN 2026 3:17PM by PIB Delhi
List of Honorary Commission (Honorary Flying Officer and Honorary Flight Lieutenant) awarded on the
occasion of Republic Day 2026 is enclosed.
List of Hony Flight Lieutant Rank (Total 81)
List of Hony Flying Officer (Total 328)
List of Hony Flying Officer on retirement (Total 07)
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इस वज्ञ को इन भाषाओ ंम पढ़: Urdu , ही