On September 24, 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the extension of service for General Anil Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs. This extension is valid up to May 30, 2026, or until further orders. General Chauhan was originally appointed as CDS on September 28, 2022, and was commissioned into the Indian Army in 1981. He has been awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal, and Vishisht Seva Medal. The press release ID is 2170934 and was posted on September 24, 2025, at 9:34 PM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC): Approves the extension of service for the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
General Anil Chauhan: The individual whose service as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is being extended and who shall also function as Secretary to the Department of Military Affairs.
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS): Position held by General Anil Chauhan, service extended up to 30th May 2026.
Ministry of Defence: The government body extending the service of General Anil Chauhan.
Department of Military Affairs: Department that General Anil Chauhan will serve as Secretary for.
Ministry of Defence
Government Extends the Service of General Anil
Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) &
Secretary, Department of Military Affairs
Posted On: 24 SEP 2025 9:34PM by PIB Delhi
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The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has, on 24 September 2025, approved the extension of
service of General Anil Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) who shall also function as Secretary to the
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Government of India, Department of Military Affairs, upto 30 May 2026, or until further orders. General
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Chauhan was appointed as CDS on 28 September 2022.
General Chauhan was commissioned in the Indian Army in 1981 and has had a distinguished and illustrious
career with key command & staff appointments. Gen Chauhan was awarded with Param Vishisht Seva Medal,
Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal for his exemplary
services to the Indian Army.
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(Release ID: 2170934)