General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, was formally appointed as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army in New Delhi on 30 June 2026, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi upon his retirement.
Outgoing COAS General Upendra Dwivedi handed the ceremonial baton to General Dhiraj Seth during the official change-of-command ceremony in New Delhi on 30 June 2026, formally transferring leadership of the Indian Army.
General Dhiraj Seth, decorated with the PVSM, UYSM, and AVSM honours, now commands the Indian Army as its 31st COAS, bringing a distinguished service record to the country's top military post.
The Indian Army marked a leadership transition on 30 June 2026 as General Dhiraj Seth took charge in New Delhi, with outgoing chief General Upendra Dwivedi completing his full tenure before retirement.