N. S. Raja Subramani
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General N. S. Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM is a four-star general of the Indian Army. He currently serves as the 3rd Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces and as Secretary, Departme
Official portrait, 2026
General Raja Subramani receiving a guard of honour on assuming charge as the Chief of Defence Staff
Gen Raja Subramani as VCOAS
The Chief of Defence Staff is the professional head of the Indian Armed Forces. The CDS is the highest-ranking military officer in service, responsible for overseeing inter-service jointness across al
N. S. Raja Subramani
…General N. S. Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (born 24 July 1965) is a four-star general of the Indian Army. He currently serves as the 3rd Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces and as Secretary, Department of Military Affairs. He previously served as the Military Adviser to National Security Council…
The South Block, Central Secretariat, New Delhi - where the CDS is seated.
General Bipin Rawat the first CDS, second-from-right, along with the three service chiefs in January 2020; his later acting successor, General M. M. Naravane, is seen far-left.
Indian CDS Peak Cap