In June 2026, the Indian Army introduced a new uniform code through the 174-page Army Uniforms-2026 Pamphlet

In June 2026, the Indian Army introduced a new uniform code through the 174-page Army Uniforms-2026 Pamphlet

¨     In June 2026, the Indian Army introduced a new uniform code through the 174-page Army Uniforms-2026 Pamphlet.

¨     It is the first comprehensive revision in eight years to the Army’s dress regulations.

¨     The manual covers formal attire, winter working dress, ceremonial wear, grooming standards, and clothing options for women officers.

¨     The Indian Army’s dress code is governed by service regulations that prescribe uniforms for formal, ceremonial, mess, and working occasions.

¨     The Army Uniforms-2026 Pamphlet replaces earlier dress instructions.

¨     The new regulations remove several colonial-era terms, including “Royal,” from official usage.

¨     The indigenous Bandi jacket has been introduced as the formal civil attire for Indian Army officers.

¨     It is to be worn with a full-sleeved shirt, formal trousers, and closed footwear.

¨     The carrying of a ceremonial sword has been made optional for Reviewing Officers during parades.

¨     However, swords remain authorized for Parade Commanders, Contingent Commanders, and designated personnel during major ceremonial events.

¨     This provision applies to important national ceremonies such as Republic Day.

¨     The new uniform code aims to modernize dress regulations, promote indigenous elements, and streamline ceremonial practices within the Indian Army.