Dinesh Singh Rana - Age, Wiki and Bio

Profession	Indian Army Officer
Nationality	Indian

Bio/Wiki

Other Name	DS Rana
Additional Information	Commissioned into the 10th Battalion of the Garhwal Rifles on 19 December 1987. Graduated from the National Defence Academy in Khadakwasla. Completed higher military education in Wellington, New Delhi, Madrid, and the USA. Served in operational roles with the Indian Military Training Team and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon. Commanded an Infantry Brigade and a Division in the Eastern Sector. Led the Gajraj Corps along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Served as an instructor at various military academies. Held numerous significant postings within the Indian Army.

Other Name

DS Rana

Additional Information

Commissioned into the 10th Battalion of the Garhwal Rifles on 19 December 1987.
Graduated from the National Defence Academy in Khadakwasla.
Completed higher military education in Wellington, New Delhi, Madrid, and the USA.
Served in operational roles with the Indian Military Training Team and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon.
Commanded an Infantry Brigade and a Division in the Eastern Sector.
Led the Gajraj Corps along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Served as an instructor at various military academies.
Held numerous significant postings within the Indian Army.

Height

5' 10" (178 cm)

Weight

65 Kg (143 lbs)

Eye Color

Black

Hair Color

Black

Body Measurements

Institutions Attended	National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla Institutions in Wellington, New Delhi, Madrid National Defence University, USA
Degree	Ph.D. in China’s defence modernisation

Nationality	Indian

Highlights	Served as Brigade Major of an Armoured Brigade. Worked as Deputy Director General Staff Duties. Served as Brigadier Military Intelligence (East) and Provost Marshal. Promoted to Director General Staff Duties. Took charge as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of Andaman and Nicobar Command on 1 June 2025. First Director General of the Defence Intelligence Agency to be promoted as a Commander-in-Chief.
Awards	Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (2021) Param Vishisht Seva Medal (2025) Sena Medal and COAS Commendation for service in Kashmir. Yudh Seva Medal, AVSM, and PVSM.

Has served in various important positions and missions during his military career.
Recognized for his leadership and contributions to military intelligence and operations.