The Government of India appoints Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of Army Staff (COAS), according to multiple reports. He will succeed General Upendra Dwivedi, who retires from service on 30 June 2026, and Lt Gen Seth is scheduled to take charge on the same date.
All accounts describe Lt Gen Seth as a senior officer currently serving in the Army’s top leadership structure before assuming the COAS role. Coverage highlights a long career spanning command and staff responsibilities across operational and strategic assignments. Reported details include education through India’s military institutions, including the National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy, followed by further professional courses.
Some sources provide additional specifics on his background and experience, including commissioning in the Armoured Corps and commands in multiple formations, including roles tied to counter-insurgency experience and leadership of major operational commands on India’s Western Front. Other reporting also notes appointments connected with capability development, planning, and army modernization, alongside service honours and medals. Across outlets, the appointment timing and his succession of Dwivedi on 30 June 2026 are consistently cited.
