Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS) of the Indian Army with effect from April 1, 2026. Before this appointment, he served as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Southern Command based in Pune. The Southern Command is one of the largest geographical commands of the Indian Army and is responsible for military operations and infrastructure across several states in peninsular India. With extensive experience in operational, staff, and command roles, Lt Gen Seth succeeded Lieutenant General PP Singh in this prestigious position. The role of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff is the second-highest rank in the Indian Army hierarchy, just below the Chief of the Army Staff.