General Dhiraj Seth Takes Over as Army Chief

General Dhiraj Seth took over as the Chief of the Army Staff after General Upendra Dwivedi relinquished the post on superannuation.

General Dhiraj Seth assumed charge as the Chief of the Army Staff on 30 June 2026. The appointment followed the superannuation of General Upendra Dwivedi, who completed more than four decades of service. The Chief of the Army Staff is the professional head of the Indian Army and a key post in India’s defence leadership structure. Such appointments are important for defence current affairs and military organisation questions.