Navy Master Chief Petty Officer

Navy Master Chief Petty Officer
Incumbent
Dilbahadur Chhetri, VSM
MCERA I,
since 29 June 2023
 Indian Navy
TypeAdvisor
AbbreviationNavy MCPO
Reports toChief of the Naval Staff
AppointerChief of the Naval Staff
Formation1 May 2022; 2 years ago (2022-05-01)
First holderRajendra Kumar Behera, MCPO I

The Navy Master Chief Petty Officer (Navy MCPO) is a unique non-commissioned position of office of the Indian Navy. The holder of this position is the most senior rating of the Indian Navy, equivalent to the Indian Air Force Master Warrant Officer (IAF MWO).[1]

The Navy MCPO is appointed by the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) to foster seamless communication between CNS and sailors. The current Navy MCPO is Dilbahadur Chhetri, MCERA I, VSM.

  1. ^ "Indianised and gender-neutral designations in the navy soon". Hindustan Times. 9 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.