General Dhiraj Seth assumed charge as India's 31st Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. A veteran Armoured Corps officer with nearly four decades of service, he will lead the Army's modernisation, self-reliance efforts and evolving border security challenges
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the next Chief of Army Staff, succeeding Gen Upendra Dwivedi upon retirement in June 2026. A seasoned Armoured Corps officer, he brings extensive command experience and is expected to lead army modernisation efforts
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff and will take charge on June 30, 2026, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. A seasoned Armoured Corps officer, he has extensive operational and strategic leadership experience
