Quick Info
| Profession | Army Personnel |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/07/1965 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about N. S. Raja Subramani
31/05/2026
NS Raja Subramani was appointed as India’s next Chief of Defence Staff after serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff and later as a military adviser in the National Security Council Secretariat. He is set to take charge as the third CDS and also serve as Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs, succeeding General Anil Chauhan.
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Light Brown |
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| Hair Colour | Salt and Pepper |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Mahalakshmi Subramani (Social Worker) | ||
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| Children | 2 | ||
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Career
| Military Career |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. N. S. Raja Subramani was born and raised in a middle-class family in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | |
| 2. His father also served in the Indian Army. | |
| 3. General Subramani is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. | |
| 4. Apart from his military training, Raja Subramani earned a master's degree from the University of London and a master's degree in philosophy in Defence Studies from the University of Madras. | |
| 5. He was commissioned into the 8th battalion of the Garhwal Rifles on 14 December 1985. | |
| 6. He has commanded several important formations, including the 16 Garhwal Rifles and 168 Infantry Brigade. | |
| 7. N. S. Raja Subramani is regarded as an expert on Pakistan and China related military affairs. |