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Government appoints Lt Gen N S Raja Subramani as next CDS effective on assumption of charge
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Published on 9 May 2026
He will lead Defence without direct command changes
The government has appointed Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani (Retd.) as the next Chief of Defence Staff, effective from when he assumes charge. Alongside the CDS role, he will also serve as Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Military Affairs. Previously, he was Military Adviser at the National Security Council Secretariat.
- Lt Gen N S Raja Subramani named next Chief of Defence Staff
- Appointment takes effect from assumption of charge
- Also appointed Secretary in the Department of Military Affairs
- Earlier role: Military Adviser at NSC Secretariat
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