10 Indian Navy Uniform That You Can Earn as Indian Navy Officer

One of the most renowned and respectful, and submissive jobs that one can opt for is the Indian Navy. After the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, the Indian Navy is one of the finest forces for people who want to serve their country. 

And among all other uniforms, the uniform of the Indian Navy is something that has a whole different feeling when people wear it. Its white color reflects peace, power and dominance. And with the gold stripe on the shoulder, every man or woman who wears it gets filled with immense pride and honor. 

If you are one of those people who has the eternal love for that shiny white uniform that gives you fulfillment to be an Indian, here are the best 10 uniforms of the Indian Navy:

1. Dress No.1 and No. 3

The Dress named No. 1 and No. 3 has the following particulars:

• Peak Cap or White Turban ( for Sikh) and White Full Sleeved Shirt under a Black Blazer paired with a black tie. The uniform has stripes on the sleeves to view special officers and MCPO and CPO.
• Has army badges for PO and below, Medals for Dress No. 1 and Ribbons for Dress No. 3 and Name tally along with chest badges. 
• The attire is completed with black trousers, black shoes, and shocks. 

2. Dress No. 2 and Dress No. 4

This uniform is dedicated to officers and sailors. 

• It also has a peak cap and turban.
• Special officers and MCPO/CPO are white tunics with shoulder straps. And for POs and below, it has arm badges.
• The uniform also involves Gilt Size Buttons Size 1, Medals for Dress No. 2, and Ribbon for Dress No. 4, along with chest badges. 
• White pants/trousers paired with shoes and socks. 

3. Dress No. 4 Alpha and No. 7

These two dresses are dedicated to two separate posts that are Captions & above and Offers & Sailors, respectively. 

No. 4A: Captions and above: 

• Whitecap or white turban with white bush jacket, Robbins and Shoulder jacket. 
• Has attached chest badges and name tally. 
• The uniform is finished with white trousers, white socks and shoes. 

No. 7: Officers and Sailors 

• Starting with a peak cap or white turban ( for Sikh) and going with a white full-sleeved shirt complemented with a jersey and a black tie. 
• Special officers and MCPO/CPO have slip-on shoulder badges as an add-on. 
•  People with ranks have arm badges for POs and below. 
• The attire is finished with Black trousers, Black socks, and shoes with a Name tally. 

4. Dress No. 5

Dress no. 5 is for Officers and Sailors 

• This Navy Uniform has a white-sleeved shirt under a black mess jacket with stripes on sleeves and a black bow tie. 
• It also consists of a Name Tally, Turn back on lapels (Midshipmen), Guilt Button Size 2, Chest Badges, Black Kamarband.
• Paired with black winter trousers, black socks, and shoes. 

 5. Dress No. 6

• It consists of a peak cap with a plain white full-sleeved shirt, a black mess jacket, and a bow tie to complete the look. It also has stripes on the sleeves.
• The add-ons are chest badges, Miniature Medals, and Guilt Size Buttons. 
• Black summer trousers, Black shoes & socks along with a black Kamarband complete the entire form. 

6. Dress No. 6 b

• Designated to Officers and Sailors
• It has a peak cap, a half-sleeve plain white shirt with shoulder straps and ribbons
• Summer trousers, Kamarband, shoes, and socks- all black. 
• Name Tally along with chest badges.

7. Dress No. 8

Made for Officers and Sailors 

• The dress has a white half-sleeved white shirt with a peak cap or white turban.
• Additional shoulder straps for MCPO and CPO 
• Arm badges for POs and ribbons for a rank below POs. 
• Name Tally, 
• Shorts, stockings and shoes, all white in color. 

Notes: 

1. Female officers can wear White Skirts instead of shorts.
2. Instead of Whitecap or turban, people can wear a Beret Black Turban.
3. Gym shoes and sandals are allowed only at sea. 

8. Dress No. 8a 

• White half-sleeved shirt with peak cap
• Shoulder strap for MCPO/CPO and Officers 
• For POs and below-arm badges according to their ranks. 
• Additional Ribbons and Chest Badges along with Name tally.
• All white trousers, shoes, socks, and belt with buckle

Notes: 

1. People can wear Beret black turban instead of white.
2. Black shoes to be worn by Leading Seaman. 
3. Women officers can wear a White saree instead of trousers as per their choice. 

9. Dress. No 9 

• Overall Blue Uniform for Sailors and Overall White Uniform for Officers with a White Cap/ turban
• Has Additional Slip-on Shoulder Badges for designations like Officers, CPO/MCPO.
• For POs and below, they have arm badges
• Paired with black socks and non-slip shoes.

10. Dress No. 10

• The uniform has a Light Blue Shirt and a White Cap
• Slip-on shoulder badges added for higher Officers and MCPO/CPO.
• It has a Name Tally and a Blood Group tab
• Paired with Navy Blue Trousers, Black Socks, and Black non-slip shoes.