Lt General Dhiraj Seth appointed new Chief of Indian Army; here's all you need to know about him
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff in the rank of General.
Lt General Dhiraj Seth (Photo X/ Defence Ministry)
New Delhi: In a significant national development, the Centre on Saturday appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff in the rank of General. He presently serves as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff. According to a post on X by the Ministry of Defence, the appointment will officially take effect on the afternoon of June 30, 2026. He is set to assume office immediately following the retirement of General Upendra Dwivedi on the same day. Here are all the details you need to know about the Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, appointed as the Chief of the Army Staff.
Who is Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth?
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, and was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986. Over a distinguished military career spanning nearly four decades, he has had extensive experience across the operational, strategic, capability development and institutional domains, contributing significantly to the Indian Army's combat effectiveness and long-term transformation.
The General Officer has commanded at every level in diverse operational environments. His command assignments include an Armoured Regiment in the Desert Sector, an Armoured Brigade in the Western Theatre, and a Counter-Insurgency Force in Jammu & Kashmir.
As a Lieutenant General, he commanded the Sudarshan Chakra Corps, one of the Indian Army's premier strike formations. He subsequently served as General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area, overseeing key national and international military engagements and ceremonial responsibilities.
Experience of Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth with Indian Army
On elevation to Army Commander, the officer commanded South Western Command and Southern Command, earning the rare distinction of commanding two operational Army Commands and providing strategic oversight across critical theaters for over a period of two and half years. He has held several key staff and strategic appointments that have significantly influenced operational planning, force management and capability development.
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