Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Army Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/05/1962 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Dhiraj Seth
30/06/2026
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth assumed command as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army on 30 June 2026, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi after his retirement. He became the first officer from the Armoured Corps to head the Indian Army since General Shankar Roychowdhury, and his tenure is expected to last until 31 August 2028.
13/06/2026
The Ministry of Defence announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff, effective from 30 June 2026. The announcement highlighted his command experience across the South Western Command and Southern Command, as well as his recognition as the best all-round student at the Defence Services Staff College.
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Bio/Wiki
| General Dhiraj Seth is the 31st Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army, having assumed command on 30 June 2026. He is the first officer from the Armoured Corps to head the Indian Army since General Shankar Roychowdhury (1994–1997). He holds the distinctions of Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (UYSM), and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM). | |
| General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM is a serving four-star general officer of the Indian Army. He is the current and 31st Chief of the Army Staff. | |
| He previously served as the 49th Vice Chief of the Army Staff and earlier served as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command; General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command; General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area; and General Officer Commanding, XXI Corps. | |
| He was commissioned into the 2nd Lancers (Gardner's Horse) on 20 December 1986 from the Indian Military Academy. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
| Military Allegiance | India |
| Branch/Service | Indian Army |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | 2nd Lancers (Gardner's Horse) |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Komal Seth | ||||
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| Siblings | Ravnish Seth (Navy Officer) |
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| Tenure | 30 June 2026 – 31 August 2028 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dhiraj Seth grew up in a family with a long tradition of military service. | |
| 2. He was named the best all-round student at the Defence Services Staff College in 2006. | |
| 3. He won the Silver Centurion award in the Young Officers Course. | |
| 4. He stood first in the order of merit in many military courses, including the Junior Command Course. | |
| 5. He started working with the United Nations Angola Verification Mission III as an Operations Officer in 1995. | |
| 6. He is the first Armoured Corps officer to become the Chief of the Army Staff since 1997. | |
| 7. He has served as a commander in two different Army Commands (South Western and Southern), which is a rare distinction. |