The next three months will see major changes in the country’s top military leadership. This process will start with the appointment of the new Chief of Defense Staff (CDS). The tenure of current CDS General Anil Chauhan is ending on May 30. The government will take a decision on the name of the new CDS in April. Apart from CDS, changes are also certain in important posts like Army Chief, Navy Chief and DRDO Chairman.
The extended tenure of CDS General Anil Chauhan is going to end on May 30. He is the second CDS of the country and has been on this post for almost 4 years. Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, born on May 15, 1964, will also retire at the end of May after completing the age limit of 62 years. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, born on July 1, 1964, will complete the maximum age of 62 years on June 30.
Meanwhile, Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) Chairman Dr. Sameer Kamat is also going to retire on May 31. However, Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh still have time. The tenure of both will end in October this year.
The name of the new CDS will be approved by the end of April
According to the revised rules of the Defense Ministry, the scope of eligibility for selection for the new CDS is quite wide. All three star officers (Lieutenant General, Air Marshal, Vice Admiral) of the three services who are serving or have retired within the last two years are eligible. However, the age of the officer should be less than 62 years at the time of selection.
The government has a pool of more than 150 officers from which the new CDS can be selected. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet is likely to approve the name of the new CDS by the end of April.
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