Lt General Dhiraj Seth will assume the role of Chief of the Army Staff on June 30, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi upon his retirement.
Lt Gen Seth has had a distinguished military career spanning nearly four decades
Jun 13, 2026
04:59 pm
What's the storyLieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has been appointed the new Chief of the Army Staff. He will take over from General Upendra Dwivedi on June 30, when Gen Dwivedi retires.
Lt Gen Seth, who is currently serving as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986 after graduating from the National Defence Academy in Khadakwasla.
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Lt. Gen. Dhiraj Seth is appointed as the next Chief of Army Staff, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi on June 30, 2026.
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth will become the next Chief of the Army Staff. He takes over on June 30, 2026. General Upendra…
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth will succeed General Upendra Dwivedi as the next Army Chief on June 30.
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth will become the next Chief of Army Staff. He takes over from Gen Upendra Dwivedi on June 30. Lt Gen Seth is…
Lt Gen Seth, currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff. will succeed General Upendra Dwivedi, who will retire from…
He will assume office on June 30 when General Upendra Dwivedi completes his tenure.
