Centre Extends General Anil Chauhan’s Tenure as Chief of Defence Staff Till 2026:
The Government of India has extended the tenure of General Anil Chauhan as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, till May 30, 2026, following approval by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). The decision, announced on September 24, 2025, allows General Chauhan to continue in the crucial post till May 30, 2026, or until further orders. This extension reaffirms the government’s focus on strengthening jointness, coordination, and modernization across the three armed forces.General Anil Chauhan is India’s second Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Bipin Rawat. He was appointed as CDS in September 2022. As CDS, he also serves as Secretary, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) under the Ministry of Defence. General Chauhan is a veteran officer with decades of experience in strategic planning, operational command, and defence modernization.
