Ajay Kochhar

Ajay Kochhar
Commander-in-Chief
Andaman and Nicobar Command
Assumed office
1 October 2025
Chief of Defence StaffAnil Chauhan
Preceded byDinesh Singh Rana
Military service
Allegiance India
Branch/service Indian Navy
Years of serviceJuly 1988 - present
Rank Vice Admiral
Commands
Service number03326-H
Awards
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Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, PVSM, AVSM, NM is a serving Flag officer in the Indian Navy. He currently serves as the Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command. His flag appointments include Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command, Commandant of the National Defence Academy and Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet.

He was the third commanding officer of the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya (R33) and the commissioning commanding officer of the Talwar-class frigate INS Trikand (F51).