- On June 13, 2026, the Government of India announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army.
- He will assume office following the retirement of the current Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, on June 30, 2026.
- His tenure is expected to last until August 31, 2028. With nearly 40 years of military experience and a track record of discharging significant operational and leadership responsibilities, Lieutenant General Seth will now shoulder the responsibility of the Indian Army's highest professional office.
- Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth’s military journey began at the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, where he underwent his initial military training.
- Subsequently, in December 1986, he was commissioned into the Armoured Corps of the Indian Army.
- The Armoured Corps is a key combat arm of the Army, specializing in the operation of tanks and armoured vehicles.
- Throughout his four-decade-long career, he has demonstrated exemplary leadership across various critical commands, strategic appointments, and operational roles—qualities that have led to his appointment as the Chief of Army Staff.
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