Govt Extends General Anil Chauhan’s Tenure as CDS Till May 2026

The Centre has extended the tenure of General Anil Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, until May 30, 2026, or until further orders, whichever comes earlier.

A government release on Tuesday said:

"The Government has approved the extension of service of General Anil Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) & Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, up to 30th May 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier."

Commissioned into the Indian Army in 1981, General Chauhan has held several key command and staff appointments in his career. He has been serving as CDS since September 30, 2022, and is decorated with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (UYSM), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Sena Medal (SM), and Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM).