Subedar
| Subedar | |
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| Indian, Nepali and Pakistani insignia | |
| Country | |
| Rank group | Junior commissioned officer |
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| Equivalent ranks | Risaldar |
Subedar (/sʌbəˈdɑːr/ sub-ə-DAHR) is a military rank in the militaries of South Asia roughly equivalent to that of a warrant officer. Historically classed in the British Indian Army as a Viceroy's commissioned officer, the rank was retained in the Indian Army and Pakistan Army after independence. The rank of subedar is classed as a junior commissioned officer rank in India and Pakistan.