Dhiraj Seth appointed next Chief of Army Staff
Dhiraj Seth, an Armoured Corps officer, will succeed General Upendra Dwivedi as the Indian Army's chief, with the appointment effective June 30, 2026.
Dhiraj Seth will become the next Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi, and is an Armoured Corps officer.
According to indiangrapevine.com, he was commissioned into the 2nd Lancers (Gardner's Horse) and is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla. He has served as Vice Chief of the Army Staff since April 2026. The appointment takes effect on June 30, 2026, and was formally announced by the Ministry of Defence on Saturday.
The Hindu reported that the Indian Army has a strength of 1.3 million personnel. Times of India noted that Seth will be the 31st Chief of Army Staff, has command experience from the Southern and South Western Commands, and has overseen staff roles in modernization.
Times of India also said his tenure will focus on a "decade of transformation," including integrated battle groups and drone integration, aiming to enhance inter‑service coordination.
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