Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi, who will retire on June 30, 2026. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, will assume his new role on the same day. He brings over four decades of experience in various military capacities, including commanding key operational units and contributing significantly to the Indian Army’s effectiveness and transformation.
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, an alumnus of the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, joined the Armoured Corps in December 1986. Throughout his career, he has held diverse command positions, such as leading an Armoured Regiment in the Desert Sector, an Armoured Brigade in the Western Theatre, and a Counter-Insurgency Force in Jammu & Kashmir. His leadership also extended to commanding the Sudarshan Chakra Corps and overseeing military engagements in Delhi zone.
Recognized for his role in force modernization and strategic planning, Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth has completed prestigious military courses, including the Higher Command Course, National Defence College, and Command & Staff Course in Paris. His extensive experience and strategic acumen position him well to lead the Indian Army as its next Chief of the Army Staff.
