Генерал-полковник
On 15 August 2001, he was conferred the rank of Major General. On 17 May 2003, he obtained the rank of Lieutenant General. On 15 August 2014, he obtained the rank of Colonel general. He was awarded with multiple medals and orders of Azerbaijan Republic and other countries. On 9 December 2020, Guliyev was awarded the Zafar Order.