Dhiraj Seth Named Next Vice Chief of Army Staff
Why in the news
The government named a new deputy head for the Indian Army; the incumbent Southern Command chief will move into the post next month.
Key facts
- Appointee: Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth.
- Post: Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS).
- Takes over on 1 April 2026 from P. P. Singh.
- Arm: Armoured Corps; commissioned in 1986.
- Current role: GOC-in-C, Southern Command.
About the post
The VCOAS looks after operational readiness, modernisation and coordination across the Army’s commands.
Exam angle
- Appointments are asked as: name – post – date – predecessor.
- Expansion: GOC-in-C stands for General Officer Commanding-in-Chief.
- Regiment or corps: Armoured Corps.