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Government Extends Tenure of Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan Till May 2026
General Anil Chauhan’s tenure extension supports ongoing defence reforms and tri-service integration, ensuring leadership continuity until he reaches the maximum age limit of 65 years.
- On September 24, 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the extension of General Anil Chauhan's service as Chief of Defence Staff, the Ministry of Defence said.
- Amid ongoing defence reforms, the move is meant to support higher defence management, procurement, tri-services integration, theatreisation, and post-Operation Sindoor posture, officials said.
- Recalled from retirement, General Anil Chauhan is the first three-star appointee and second CDS after General Bipin Rawat since September 30, 2022, also serving as Secretary, Department of Military Affairs.
- At the Manekshaw Centre on Monday, General Anil Chauhan inaugurated the Tri Services Academia Technology Symposium and urged academia, startups and industry to support integrated defence capabilities.
- Given rules on recalling retirees under 62, officials note Gen Chauhan, who was recalled from retirement, turns 65 in May next year, the retirement age for CDS.
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Anil Chauhan To Serve As CDS Chief Till May 2026 As Central Government Extends His Tenure | 📰 LatestLY
The Central government on Wednesday extended the tenure of General Anil Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, up to May 30, 2026. 📰 Anil Chauhan To Serve As CDS Chief Till May 2026 As Central Government Extends His Tenure.
Government Extends CDS General Anil Chauhan’s Tenure Until May 2026
Appointed in 2022 after retirement, he also serves as Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs. This extension aims to facilitate smoother integration amidst Air Force objections, aligning with PM Modi's focus on jointness and self-reliance.
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