Following three types of passports are issued in India:
Ordinary Passport: An ordinary passport consists of 36/60 pages.
Generally, for adults it is valid for 10 years from the date of issue
and can be re-issued. For minors' passport, the validity is restricted
to five years or till they attain the age of 18, whichever is earlier.
Diplomatic Passport: Issued to designated members authorised by
the
Government of India.
Official Passport: Issued to designated Government servants or any other
person specifically authorised by the Government deputed abroad on
official assignment.