Chief Hydrographer

Chief Hydrographer
Flag of the Vice Admiral
Incumbent
Vice Admiral Lochan Singh Pathania
since 1 February 2024
 Indian Navy
Reports toVice Chief of the Naval Staff
SeatNational Hydrographic Office, Dehradun
SalaryJoint Chief Hydrographer

The Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India is a senior appointment in the Indian Navy. The Chief Hydrographer is the executive head of the National Hydrographic Office. The appointment is held by a Three star officer in the rank of Vice Admiral. The current Chief Hydrographer, Vice Admiral Lochan Singh Pathania, took over on 1 February 2024.