Government extends tenure of Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan

The Centre has extended the tenure of General Anil Chauhan as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) for eight m till May 30, 2026, or until further orders.

In an order issued on September 24, 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the extension of General Chauhan’s service. He will also continue to function as Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs.

General Chauhan was appointed as CDS on September 28, 2022. Commissioned into the Indian Army in 1981, he has had a distinguished and illustrious career, holding key command and staff appointments.