Dinesh Singh Rana

Dinesh Singh Rana
Commander-in-Chief
Strategic Forces Command
Assumed office
1 October 2025
Chief of Defence StaffAnil Chauhan
Preceded bySuraj Berry
Commander-in-Chief
Andaman and Nicobar Command
In office
1 June 2025 – 30 September 2025
Chief of Defence StaffAnil Chauhan
Preceded bySaju Balakrishnan
Succeeded byAjay Kochhar
Military service
Allegiance India
Branch/service Indian Army
Years of service19 December 1987 – present
Rank Lieutenant General
Unit 10 Garhwal Rifles
Commands
Service numberIC-47020Y
Awards
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Lieutenant General Dinesh Singh Rana PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM is a serving general officer of the Indian Army. He currently serves as the Commander-in-Chief, Strategic Forces Command. He was previously serving as the Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command. He earlier served as the Director General, Defence Intelligence Agency, prior to that he was General Officer Commanding IV Corps. He is also the Colonel of the Regiment of the Garhwal Rifles since 28 June, 2025.