Who Is Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth? Meet India's Newly Appointed Army Chief

The Government of India announced on Saturday that Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth will assume charge as the Chief of the Indian Army Staff on June 30.

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a major announcement, the central government on Saturday announced that Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth will assume charge as the next Chief of the Indian Army Staff on June 30. The development comes after the retirement of General Upendra Dwivedi."I am directed to convey the approval of the President to the appointment of Lt General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM as the next Chief of the Army Staff in the substantive rank of General, with effect from 30 (th) June, 2026 vice General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, with a tenure upto 31st August, 2028," read a letter from the Ministry of Defence.

Who Is Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth?

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, and was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986. Over a distinguished military career spanning nearly four decades, he has had extensive experience across the operational, strategic, capability development and institutional domains, contributing significantly to the Indian Army's combat effectiveness and long-term transformation.