The Government of India has appointed Vice Admiral Karambir Singh as next Chief of the Naval Staff with effect from May 31, 2019. The present Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba retires on the same day.
About:
Status: The Chief of the Naval Staff is the commander and the highest-ranking officer in the Indian Navy. The position is usually held by a four-star officer in the rank of Admiral.
Parent act: The office of the Chief of the Naval Staff was created by The Commanders-In-Chief (Change in Designation) Act of the Indian Parliament in 1955, replacing the erstwhile office of the Commander-in-Chief, Indian Navy.
Appointment authority: Appointments to the office are made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
Tenure: The Chief of the Naval Staff generally reaches superannuation upon serving three years or at the age of 62, whichever is earlier.
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