Ashok Raj Sigdel (Nepali Military Officer) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Military Officer
Nationality	Nepali
Date of Birth	01/02/1967
Age	59 years
Birthplace	Rupandehi, Nepal

Latest News about Ashok Raj Sigdel

08/09/2025

Amid violent Gen Z protests against corruption and social media restrictions that shook Nepal and led to deadly clashes, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on September 8, 2025, following advice from Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel to ensure national stability. The Nepal Army took charge of security operations from 10pm that day. Sigdel appealed to protesters and citizens to remain calm, maintain peace, and protect private and government property.

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Bio/Wiki

Other Names	Ashokraj Sigdel Ashok Sigdel Chhetri

Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees	Bachelor's degree from National Defense University Defence Management Course from an institute in India Master of Arts in Strategic Studies from Tribhuvan University Master's degree in Strategic Studies from National Defense University, China
Colleges/Universities	Army Command And Staff College Shivapuri, Kathmandu, Nepal National Defense University (NDU), China Tribhuvan University, Nepal

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Father	Bishwaraj Sigdel
Siblings	5
Spouse	Nita Sigdel
Children	Son: Ashutosh Sigdel, Daughter:

Career

Military Service

Allegiance	Nepal
Branch/Service	Nepal Army
Years of Service	1987 - Present
Rank	General
Key Positions	Second Lieutenant (1986-87) Director of Military Operations Director General of the Department of Staff Duties (Policy & Plans) Chief of General Staff Military Assistant to the Chief of the Army Staff Master General of the Ordnance Inspector General Lieutenant General (late 2023) Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCoAS) (2024) Acting Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) (August 2024) Appointed as the 45th Chief of Army Staff (9 September 2024)
Honours	Conferred the Honorary Rank of General of the Indian Army by President Droupadi Murmu (December 2024) Suprabal Janasewa Shree III Chief of Army Staff Commendation Medal (twice)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ashok Raj Sigdel was raised in a middle-class family and demonstrated sporting talent as a national-level boxer, Taekwondo athlete, and table tennis player during his youth.
2. He began his military career in 1986, excelling in the 25th Basic Course and earning a commission as a cadet.
3. Throughout his career, he has held numerous significant roles such as Commandant of the Counter-Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School, and Brigade and Division Commander.
4. In addition to his military responsibilities, in 2019 he was appointed Secretary of the Covid Crisis Management Centre (CCMC).
5. In 2022, he led the Nepali Army delegation for discussions with the US and has played a role in UN peacekeeping missions across multiple countries.
6. During the protests against corruption in 2025, he advised the Prime Minister to resign to maintain stability in the nation.
7. He has served in UN peacekeeping missions in Eastern Yugoslavia, Tajikistan, and Liberia.

Ashok Raj Sigdel Military Officer Nepali Rupandehi, Nepal