The Indian Navy is one of the world’s best-standing armed forces, the indivisible arm of Indian defence. Being a part of the Glorious Navy is a matter of pride, and wearing an Indian Navy white uniform with gleaming gold stripes is an honour unrivalled by anything else. Wearing the Indian Navy Dress takes excellent work and effort, which is why we believe the Uniform must be earned! Below we have shared details on the Indian Navy MR Uniform/Dress Code applicable to matric recruits in the Indian Navy.

Values of Indian Navy MR Uniform

Here’s why the uniform is more important than we realize.

• It offers the user a sense of success and confidence.
• It fosters a sense of unity and friendship among employees.
• It is the embodiment of an organization’s ideals.
• It becomes the essence of one’s being.
• It continuously serves as a reminder of the wearer’s status and obligations.

So the naval uniform is more than simply a piece of clothing; it represents ideals and morals. The uniform represents the honour of serving the nation and a commitment to put duty first at all costs.

 Indian navy MR Dress Code: Dress No.1 and No.3

Indian Navy MR Dress Image: Dress No1 and No.3

• Peak cap/white turban
• White full-sleeved shirt
• Black tie
• Black jacket with stripes on the sleeves (for officers and MCPO/ CPO)
• Return to the lapels (Midshipmen)
• White knotted cord on the lapels (Cadets)
• Arm badges (POs and below), Medals (Dress No 1), Ribbons (Dress No 3)
• Name tally
• Chest badges
• Black winter trousers, black socks, and black shoe

Style of the Uniform

• The sword must be worn with Dress No. 1 by Commanders and above, and optionally by lesser officers unless otherwise commanded.

• They should wear black boots and gaiters/anklets.

 Indian navy MR Dress Code: Dress No.2 and No.4

Indian Navy MR Dress Image: Dress No.2 and No.4

• Peak cap/white turban
• Officers and MCPO/CPOs wear white tunics with shoulder straps.
• White tunic with arm badges for POs and below 
• Gilt Buttons size 1, Medals Dress No 2, Ribbon Dress No 4, Name tally
• Chest badges
• White pants, white socks, and white shoes

Style of the Uniform

• It is compulsory to wear a sword with Dress No.2 by Commanders and its optional for the other officers until or unless orders are given.
• Leading Seaman should wear Black boots. Others should wear Black shoes or Black boots when orders are given.

Indian navy MR Dress Code: No.4 Alpha and No.7

Indian Navy MR Dress Image: Dress No.4 Alpha and No.7

No.4 Alpha: Captions and above

• White turban or Peak Cap
• White bush jacket
• Ribbons
• Shoulder straps
• Chest badges
• Name Tally
• White trousers, socks, and shoes

No.7: Sailors and Officers

• White turban or Peak Cap
• Full-sleeved white shirt
• Black tie and black jersey
• Slip-on shoulder badges for officers and MCPO/CPO
• Arm badges
• Name tally
• Black trousers, socks, and shoes.

Indian navy MR Dress Code: No.5 Sailors and Officers

Indian Navy MR Dress Image: Dress No.5

• Peak cap or White turban
• Full-sleeved white shirt
• Bow tie in black
• Black mess jacket
• Stripes on sleeves
• Turn back on the lapels
• Guilt Button size 2
• Miniature Medals
• Name Tally
• Chest badges
• Black Kamar band
• Black winter trousers, socks, and shoes.

Style of the Uniform

• Women officers in the medical field can wear a Black Silk Saree, scarf, shawl, and black ladies’ coat instead of black mess jackets, winter trousers, bow tie, and Kamar band. 

Indian navy MR Dress Code: No.6 Sailors and Officers

Indian Navy MR Dress Image: Dress No.6

• Peak cap or White turban
• Full-sleeved white shirt
• Black bow tie
• White mess jacket
• Shoulder stripes
• Guilt button size no.
• Name tally
• Chest badges
• Miniature medals
• Black summer trousers
• Black Kamar band
• Black socks
• Black shoe

Style of the Uniform

• Black Summer Saree, shawl, and scarf can be worn instead of a white mess jacket, black summer trousers, black Kamar band, and bow tie by women officers in the medical fields. Shoulder straps should be worn on the shirt with the saree.

Indian Navy MR Dress Code: No.6b Officers and Sailors

Indian Navy MR Dress Image: Dress No.6b

• White turban and Peak cap
• Half-sleeve white shirt
• Shoulder straps 
• Ribbons
• Name Tally
• Chest badges
• Black Summer Trousers
• Black Kamar band, socks, shoe

Style of the Uniform

• Ribbons should not be worn with the saree.
• Women officers in medical fields can wear a Black Summer saree instead of black trousers.

Indian Navy MR Dress Code: No.8 Sailors and Officers

Indian Navy MR Dress Image: Dress No.8

• Peak cap and white turban
• White half-sleeved shirt
• Shoulder straps for Officers
• MCPO/CPO
• Arm badges of ranks for POs and below Ribbons
• Name Tally
• White shorts, stockings, and white shoe

  Style of the Uniform

• A white skirt can be worn in place of white shorts- for the women officers.
• Beret black turban can be worn instead of a peak cap or white turban.
• Leading Seaman should wear Black shoes and black stockings.
• Sandals or gym shoes can be worn when they are permitted at sea.

Indian Navy MR Dress Code: No.8a Sailors and Officers

Indian Navy MR Dress Image: Dress No.8a

• Peak cap and white turban 
• White sleeveless shirt
• Officers and MCPO/ CPO -Shoulder Straps are compulsory
• Ribbons
• Rank-wise arm badges for POs and below
• Badges on the chest
• White pants, white belt with buckle, white socks, and white shoes

Style of the Uniform

• Beret black turban can be worn instead of a peak cap or white turban.
• Leading Seaman should wear Black shoes and black stockings.
• Black jackets can be worn over shirts during the winter season outdoors.
• Women in medical grounds can wear white saree instead of white trousers.

Indian Navy MR Dress Code: No.9 and No.10

For No.9

• Peak cap or white turban
• White overalls (officers), blue overall (sailors), Officers and MCPO/ CPOs wear Slip-on shoulder badges.
• Name tab
• Blood group tab,
• Arm badges rank-wise for POs and lower
• Black socks, black slip-on shoes

For No.10

• Peak cap or white turban
• light blue shirt
• Officers and MCPO/ CPOs use slip-on shoulder badges.
• Name tab
• Blood group tab
• Navy blue trousers
• black socks, and black non-slip shoe

Style of the Uniform

• Beret black turban can be worn instead of a peak cap or white turban.
• Boots and Web belt anklets should be worn when ordered.

Indian Navy MR Ka Dress: FAQs

How many different kinds of uniforms are there in the Indian Navy?

There are approximately ten different categories of the Indian Army.

How many different colors are there in the Navy Uniform?

The navy uniforms are predominantly white, black, and blue in color and shades.

What is the uniform style for Dress codes No.1 & 4?

The sword must be worn with Dress No. 1 by Commanders and above, and optionally by lesser officers unless otherwise commanded, and they should wear black boots and gaiters/anklets.

In dress code No.6b, what women officers from medical grounds can wear instead of white trousers?

In dress code No.6b, women officers from medical grounds can wear black summer saree instead of white trousers.

What is the style of uniform for dress codes No.9 and 10?

Beret black turban can be worn instead of a peak cap or white turban; boots and Web belt anklets should be worn when ordered.