Navy Master Chief Petty Officer
| Navy Master Chief Petty Officer | |
|---|---|
Incumbent since 29 June 2023Dilbahadur Chhetri, VSM MCERA I, | |
| Indian Navy | |
| Type | Advisor |
| Abbreviation | Navy MCPO |
| Reports to | Chief of the Naval Staff |
| Appointer | Chief of the Naval Staff |
| Formation | 1 May 2022 |
| First holder | Rajendra 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).
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.