The government has approved the extension of the service of General Anil Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, up to May 30, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence announced the extension of his tenure and stated that General Chauhan was commissioned in the Indian Army in 1981 and has had a distinguished and illustrious career with key command and staff appointments.
General Chauhan was awarded with param vishisht seva medal, uttam yudh seva medal, ati vishisht seva medal, sena medal, and vishisht seva medal for his exemplary services to the indian Army.
Government has approved the extension of service of General Anil Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff (#CDS) & Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, upto 30th May 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Commissioned in 1981, Gen Chauhan has had a distinguished…
— Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) September 24, 2025
He was appointed as the CDS on September 28, 2022.
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