General Anil Chauhan's tenure as CDS extended till 30 May 2026
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on 24 September 2025 extended General Anil Chauhan's service as Chief of Defence Staff and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, up to 30 May 2026 or until further orders.
Summary
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved on 24 September 2025 the extension of service of General Anil Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) up to 30 May 2026, or until further orders. General Anil Chauhan also functions as Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs. He was appointed CDS on 28 September 2022 and was commissioned into the Indian Army in 1981. His awards include the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal.
Key facts
- Approved
- 24 Sep 2025, Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
- Extended till
- 30 May 2026 or until further orders
- Also
- Secretary, Department of Military Affairs
- Appointed CDS
- 28 Sep 2022
- Commissioned
- 1981, Indian Army
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Until when was General Anil Chauhan's tenure as Chief of Defence Staff extended on 24 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 30 May 2026
The ACC extended his service as CDS up to 30 May 2026, or until further orders.
Besides being CDS, General Anil Chauhan also functions as Secretary of which department?
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Correct answer: D — Department of Military Affairs
The CDS also functions as Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs.
On which date was General Anil Chauhan first appointed Chief of Defence Staff?
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Correct answer: B — 28 September 2022
General Anil Chauhan was appointed CDS on 28 September 2022.