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{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2020}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| honorific_prefix = [[Admiral (India)|Admiral]]
| name = Karambir Singh
| honorific_suffix = [[PVSM]] [[AVSM]] [[Aide-de-camp|ADC]]
| native_name =
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| image = Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC.jpg
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| alt =
| caption = Admiral Karambir Singh as Chief of the Naval Staff.
| office = 24th [[Chief of Naval Staff (India)|Chief of the Naval Staff]]
| term_start = 31 May 2019
| term_end =
| president = [[Ram Nath Kovind]]
| primeminister = [[Narendra Modi]]
| predecessor = [[Sunil Lanba]]
| successor =
| office1 = 33rd [[Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (India)|Vice Chief of the Naval Staff]]
| term_start1 = 31 May 2016
| term_end1 = 30 October 2017
| president1 = [[Ram Nath Kovind]]
| primeminister1 = [[Narendra Modi]]
| predecessor1 = [[Parasurama Naidu Murugesan]]
| successor1 = [[Ajit Kumar P]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1959|11|03}}<ref name="ET">{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/karambir-singh-to-be-next-chief-of-naval-staff/articleshow/68535047.cms?from=mdr|title=Karambir Singh to be Next Chief of Naval Staff|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=23 March 2019}}</ref>
| death_date = 
| birth_place = [[Jalandhar]], [[East Punjab|Punjab]], [[India]]
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| alma_mater = [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]] ([[BTech]])<br>[[Defence Services Staff College]] ([[MSc]])
| nickname = "KB"
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| allegiance = {{IND}}
| branch = {{navy|India}}
| serviceyears = June 1980 - Present
| rank = [[File:IN Admiral Shoulder curl.png|23px]] [[File:14-Indian Navy-ADM.svg|23px]] [[Admiral (India)|Admiral]]
| servicenumber = 02151-N
| unit =
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* [[Chief of Naval Staff (India)|Chief of the Naval Staff]]
* [[Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (India)|Vice Chief of the Naval Staff]]
* [[Eastern Naval Command]]
* Naval Air Station, Mumbai
* [[INS Delhi (D61)|INS ''Delhi'']]
* [[INS Rana (D52)|INS ''Rana'']]
* [[INS Vijaydurg (K71)|INS ''Vijaydurg'']]
* [[Jija Bai-class patrol vessel|ICGS ''Chand Bibi'']]
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| awards = {{plainlist|
* [[File:Param Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|20px]] [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]]
* [[File:Ati Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|20px]] [[Ati Vishist Seva Medal]]
}}
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'''[[Admiral (India)|Admiral]]''' '''Karambir Singh''', [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|PVSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal|AVSM]], [[Aide-de-camp|ADC]], is the 24th and current [[Chief of Naval Staff (India)|Chief of the Naval Staff]] (CNS) of the [[Indian Navy]]. The "Grey Eagle" (senior-most serving naval aviator)<ref>{{cite web |title=Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, AVSM, assumed charge as Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff {{!}} Indian Navy |url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/vice-admiral-karambir-singh-avsmassumed-charge-deputy-chief-naval-staff |website=www.indiannavy.nic.in}}</ref> of the Navy, he replaced Admiral [[Sunil Lanba]] as the CNS after Admiral Lanba's retirement on 31 May 2019.<ref name="dcns">{{cite web|url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/vice-admiral-karambir-singh-avsmassumed-charge-deputy-chief-naval-staff|title=Vice Admiral Karambir Singh Assumed Charge as the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff|access-date=23 March 2019|author=PIB}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Admiral Karambir Singh Sworn In As Chief Of Naval Staff |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-admiral-karambir-singh-sworn-in-as-chief-of-naval-staff/331275 |work=Outlook |date=31 May 2019}}</ref> Prior to his ascension, Admiral Singh served as the [[Vice Chief of Naval Staff (India)|Vice Chief of the Naval Staff]] and Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief [[Eastern Naval Command]].

== Early life and education ==
Born in a Jat Sikh family to an [[Indian Air Force|IAF]] officer in [[Jalandhar]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], Admiral Singh is a second generation military officer.<ref name="ET" /> He attended the [[Barnes School]] in [[Deolali]], before joining the 56th course of the [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]], where he was in the Hunter Squadron.<ref name="gokhale">{{cite tweet|url=https://twitter.com/nitingokhale/status/1109389949143523328|title=KB Singh|accessdate=23 March 2019|user=nitingokhale|number= 1109389949143523328|date=22 March 2019}}</ref><ref name="news18">{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/vice-admiral-karambir-singh-to-be-next-chief-of-naval-staff-2075551.html|title=Vice Admiral Karambir Singh to be Next Chief of Naval Staff|access-date=23 March 2019|author=news18.com|date=23 March 2019}}</ref> He is an alumnus of the [[Defence Services Staff College]], [[Wellington Cantonment|Wellington]] and the [[College of Naval Warfare]], Mumbai.<ref name="ENC">{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=173096|title=Vice Admiral Karambir Singh takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ENC|website=pib.nic.in|language=en|access-date=2018-01-26|author=PIB}}</ref>

== Career ==
He was commissioned into the [[Indian Navy]] in July 1980 and earned his wings as a helicopter pilot in 1982. He has extensive experience with the [[HAL Chetak]], [[Kamov Ka-25]] and [[Kamov Ka-27|Kamov Ka-28]] helicopters.<ref name="dcns" />

The Admiral has commanded the Coast Guard ship [[Jija Bai-class patrol vessel|ICGS ''Chand Bibi'']], the corvette [[INS Vijaydurg (K71)|INS ''Vijaydurg'']], and the guided missile destroyers [[INS Rana (D52)|INS ''Rana'']] and [[INS Delhi (D61)|INS ''Delhi'']]. He also served as the Fleet Operations Officer of the [[Western Fleet (India)|Western Fleet]]. Ashore, he served at Naval Headquarters as the Joint Director Naval Air Staff, and as Captain Air and Officer-in-Charge of the Naval Air Station at Mumbai. He was also a member of the Aircrew Instrument Rating and Categorisation Board (AIRCATS).<ref name="VCNS">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/vice-admiral-karambir-singh-avsm-assumes-charge-vice-chief-naval-staff|title=Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, AVSM assumes charge as Vice Chief of Naval Staff|date=31 May 2016|publisher=Indian Navy|access-date=8 June 2016|author=Indian Navy}}</ref><ref name="ENC" />

On promotion to flag rank, the Admiral was appointed as the Chief of Staff, [[Eastern Naval Command]]. His other important flag appointments include Chief of Staff of the Tri-Services Unified Command at Andaman & Nicobar Islands and as the Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra and Gujarat Naval Area (FOMAG).<ref name="ENC" /> As the Director General of [[INS Kadamba|Project Seabird]], he stewarded the development of the Navy's new base at Karwar. He went on serve as the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, following which he was appointed as Vice Chief of Naval Staff.<ref name="VCNS" />

He assumed office of the Commander-in-Chief, [[Eastern Naval Command]] on 31 October 2017, succeeding Vice Admiral [[Harish Bisht]].<ref name="ENC" /> In a career spanning close to 39 years, he has been awarded the [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|Param Vishist Seva Medal]] and the [[Ati Vishist Seva Medal]].<ref name="pvsm">{{cite web|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1517875|website=www.pib.nic.in|title=390 Republic Day Gallantry and Other Defence Decorations Announced|language=en|access-date=2018-01-26|author=PIB}}</ref>

On 23 March 2019, the Government of India named him [[Chief of Naval Staff (India)|Chief of Naval Staff]], superseding [[Vice Admiral]] [[Bimal Verma]]. He is the first helicopter pilot to have served as Chief of Staff of the Indian Navy.<ref name="theprint">{{cite web|url=https://theprint.in/defence/vice-admiral-karambir-singh-is-new-navy-chief-supersedes-vice-admiral-bimal-verma/210645/|title=Vice Admiral Karambir Singh is new Navy Chief|author=Snehesh Alex Philip|access-date=23 March 2019}}</ref><ref name="theWeek">{{cite web|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2019/03/23/vice-admiral-karambir-singh-is-new-chief-of-naval-staff.html|title=Vice Admiral Karambir Singh is new Chief of Naval Staff|author=Pradip R Sagar|access-date=23 March 2019}}</ref>

He will superannuate on 30 November 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2021/08/06/race-hots-up-for-the-post-of-air-force-navy-chief-here-are-the-main-contenders.html|title=Race hots up for the post of Air Force, Navy chief. Here are the main contenders|publisher=The Week|date=2021-08-06}}</ref>

=== Bi-lateral visits as CNS ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Country
!Date
!Purpose
!Reference
|-
|{{flag|Australia}}
|rowspan="2"|2–6 September 2019
| rowspan="2"|Bilateral discussions and pacific strategic dialogue.
| rowspan="2"|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1583745|title=Visit of the Chief of the Naval Staff to Australia and New Zealand 02 to 06 September 2019|website=pib.gov.in|access-date=2019-09-01}}</ref>
|-
|{{flag|New Zealand}}
|-
|{{flag|Bangladesh}}
|21–24 September 2019
|Consolidate and enhance the bilateral maritime relations between India and Bangladesh, with a focus on the Bay of Bengal.
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1585737|title=Visit of Admiral Karambir Singh Chief of the Naval Staff to Bangladesh (21 to 24 Sep 19)|website=pib.gov.in|access-date=2019-09-22}}</ref>
|-
|{{flag|Sri Lanka}}
|19–22 December 2019
|To enhance the bilateral maritime relations in the Indian Ocean Region.
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1596881|title=Visit of Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff to Sri Lanka (19 to 22 Dec 19)|website=pib.gov.in|access-date=2019-12-18}}</ref>

|}

==Awards and decorations==
{| style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;"
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Param Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Ati Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|[[File:IND Samanya Seva medal.svg|105px]]
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND Operation Vijay medal.svg|width=106}}
|-
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND Operation Parakram medal.svg|width=106}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND Sainya Seva Medal Ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND 50th Anniversary Independence medal.svg|width=106}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND 30 Years Long Service Ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|-
|
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND 20YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=IND 9YearsServiceMedalRibbon.svg|width=106}}
|
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;"
|-
|[[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|Param Vishist Seva Medal]]
|[[Ati Vishist Seva Medal]]
|[[Samanya Seva Medal]]
|[[Operation Vijay Medal]]
|-
|[[Operation Parakram Medal]]
|[[Sainya Seva Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|50th Anniversary of Independence Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Long service awards|30 Years Long Service Medal]]
|-
|
|[[Indian military decorations#Long service awards|20 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Long service awards|9 Years Long Service Medal]]
|
|}

==References==
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	'''[[Admiral (India)\|Admiral]]''' '''Karambir Singh''', [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal\|PVSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal\|AVSM]], [[Aide-de-camp\|ADC]] (born 3 November 1959), is a former flag officer of [[Indian Navy]], who served as the 24th [[Chief of Naval Staff (India)\|Chief of the Naval Staff]] (CNS). The "Grey Eagle" (senior-most serving naval aviator)<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, AVSM, assumed charge as Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff {{!}} Indian Navy \|url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/vice-admiral-karambir-singh-avsmassumed-charge-deputy-chief-naval-staff \|website=www.indiannavy.nic.in}}</ref> of the Navy, he replaced Admiral [[Sunil Lanba]] as the CNS after his retirement on 31 May 2019.<ref name="dcns">{{cite web\|url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/vice-admiral-karambir-singh-avsmassumed-charge-deputy-chief-naval-staff\|title=Vice Admiral Karambir Singh Assumed Charge as the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff\|access-date=23 March 2019\|author=PIB}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|title=Admiral Karambir Singh Sworn In As Chief Of Naval Staff \|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-admiral-karambir-singh-sworn-in-as-chief-of-naval-staff/331275 \|work=Outlook \|date=31 May ~~2022~~}}</ref> Prior to his ascension, Admiral Singh served as the [[Vice Chief of Naval Staff (India)\|Vice Chief of the Naval Staff]] and Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, [[Eastern Naval Command]].		'''[[Admiral (India)\|Admiral]]''' '''Karambir Singh''', [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal\|PVSM]], [[Ati Vishisht Seva Medal\|AVSM]], [[Aide-de-camp\|ADC]] (born 3 November 1959), is a former flag officer of [[Indian Navy]], who served as the 24th [[Chief of Naval Staff (India)\|Chief of the Naval Staff]] (CNS). The "Grey Eagle" (senior-most serving naval aviator)<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, AVSM, assumed charge as Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff {{!}} Indian Navy \|url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/vice-admiral-karambir-singh-avsmassumed-charge-deputy-chief-naval-staff \|website=www.indiannavy.nic.in}}</ref> of the Navy, he replaced Admiral [[Sunil Lanba]] as the CNS after his retirement on 31 May 2019.<ref name="dcns">{{cite web\|url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/vice-admiral-karambir-singh-avsmassumed-charge-deputy-chief-naval-staff\|title=Vice Admiral Karambir Singh Assumed Charge as the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff\|access-date=23 March 2019\|author=PIB}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|title=Admiral Karambir Singh Sworn In As Chief Of Naval Staff \|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-admiral-karambir-singh-sworn-in-as-chief-of-naval-staff/331275 \|work=Outlook \|date=31 May 2019}}</ref> Prior to his ascension, Admiral Singh served as the [[Vice Chief of Naval Staff (India)\|Vice Chief of the Naval Staff]] and Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, [[Eastern Naval Command]].

	== Early life and education ==		== Early life and education ==
	Born on 3 November 1959 in [[Jalandhar]], [[Punjab, India\|Punjab]], Admiral Singh is a second generation military officer.<ref name="ET" /> He attended the [[Barnes School]] in [[Deolali]], before joining the 56th course of the [[National Defence Academy (India)\|National Defence Academy]], where he was in the Hunter Squadron.<ref name="news18">{{cite web\|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/vice-admiral-karambir-singh-to-be-next-chief-of-naval-staff-2075551.html\|title=Vice Admiral Karambir Singh to be Next Chief of Naval Staff\|access-date=23 March 2019\|author=news18.com\|date=23 March ~~2022~~}}</ref> He is an alumnus of the [[Defence Services Staff College]], [[Wellington Cantonment\|Wellington]] and the [[College of Naval Warfare]], Mumbai.<ref name="ENC">{{cite web\|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=173096\|title=Vice Admiral Karambir Singh takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ENC\|website=pib.nic.in\|language=en\|access-date=2018-01-26\|author=PIB}}</ref>		Born on 3 November 1959 in [[Jalandhar]], [[Punjab, India\|Punjab]], Admiral Singh is a second generation military officer.<ref name="ET" /> He attended the [[Barnes School]] in [[Deolali]], before joining the 56th course of the [[National Defence Academy (India)\|National Defence Academy]], where he was in the Hunter Squadron.<ref name="news18">{{cite web\|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/vice-admiral-karambir-singh-to-be-next-chief-of-naval-staff-2075551.html\|title=Vice Admiral Karambir Singh to be Next Chief of Naval Staff\|access-date=23 March 2019\|author=news18.com\|date=23 March 2019}}</ref> He is an alumnus of the [[Defence Services Staff College]], [[Wellington Cantonment\|Wellington]] and the [[College of Naval Warfare]], Mumbai.<ref name="ENC">{{cite web\|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=173096\|title=Vice Admiral Karambir Singh takes over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ENC\|website=pib.nic.in\|language=en\|access-date=2018-01-26\|author=PIB}}</ref>

	== Career ==		== Career ==
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	He assumed office of the [[Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command]] on 31 October 2017, succeeding Vice Admiral [[Harish Bisht]].<ref name="ENC" /> In a career spanning close to 39 years, he has been awarded the [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal\|Param Vishist Seva Medal]] and the [[Ati Vishist Seva Medal]].<ref name="pvsm">{{cite web\|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1517875\|website=www.pib.nic.in\|title=390 Republic Day Gallantry and Other Defence Decorations Announced\|language=en\|access-date=2018-01-26\|author=PIB}}</ref>		He assumed office of the [[Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command]] on 31 October 2017, succeeding Vice Admiral [[Harish Bisht]].<ref name="ENC" /> In a career spanning close to 39 years, he has been awarded the [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal\|Param Vishist Seva Medal]] and the [[Ati Vishist Seva Medal]].<ref name="pvsm">{{cite web\|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1517875\|website=www.pib.nic.in\|title=390 Republic Day Gallantry and Other Defence Decorations Announced\|language=en\|access-date=2018-01-26\|author=PIB}}</ref>

	On 23 March 2019, the [[Government of India]] named him [[Chief of Naval Staff (India)\|Chief of Naval Staff]], superseding [[Vice Admiral]] [[Bimal Verma]]. He is the first helicopter pilot to have served as Chief of Staff of the Indian Navy.<ref name="theprint">{{cite web\|url=https://theprint.in/defence/vice-admiral-karambir-singh-is-new-navy-chief-supersedes-vice-admiral-bimal-verma/210645/\|title=Vice Admiral Karambir Singh is new Navy Chief\|author=Snehesh Alex Philip\|access-date=23 March ~~2022~~}}</ref><ref name="theWeek">{{cite web\|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2019/03/23/vice-admiral-karambir-singh-is-new-chief-of-naval-staff.html\|title=Vice Admiral Karambir Singh is new Chief of Naval Staff\|author=Pradip R Sagar\|access-date=23 March ~~2022~~}}</ref>		On 23 March 2019, the [[Government of India]] named him [[Chief of Naval Staff (India)\|Chief of Naval Staff]], superseding [[Vice Admiral]] [[Bimal Verma]]. He is the first helicopter pilot to have served as Chief of Staff of the Indian Navy.<ref name="theprint">{{cite web\|url=https://theprint.in/defence/vice-admiral-karambir-singh-is-new-navy-chief-supersedes-vice-admiral-bimal-verma/210645/\|title=Vice Admiral Karambir Singh is new Navy Chief\|author=Snehesh Alex Philip\|access-date=23 March 2019}}</ref><ref name="theWeek">{{cite web\|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2019/03/23/vice-admiral-karambir-singh-is-new-chief-of-naval-staff.html\|title=Vice Admiral Karambir Singh is new Chief of Naval Staff\|author=Pradip R Sagar\|access-date=23 March 2019}}</ref>

	He superannuated on 30 November 2021, and was succeeded as Chief of Naval Staff by [[Vice Admiral (India)\|Vice Admiral]] [[R. Hari Kumar]].<ref name="cns-new">{{cite web\|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1770412\|title=Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar to be the next Chief of the Naval Staff\|publisher=PIB\|date=2021-11-09}}</ref>		He superannuated on 30 November 2021, and was succeeded as Chief of Naval Staff by [[Vice Admiral (India)\|Vice Admiral]] [[R. Hari Kumar]].<ref name="cns-new">{{cite web\|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1770412\|title=Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar to be the next Chief of the Naval Staff\|publisher=PIB\|date=2021-11-09}}</ref>
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	{{s-ttl \| title = [[Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (India)\|Vice Chief of Naval Staff]] \| years = 31 May 2016 – 30 October ~~2022~~}}		{{s-ttl \| title = [[Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (India)\|Vice Chief of Naval Staff]] \| years = 31 May 2016 – 30 October 2017}}
	{{s-aft \| after = [[Ajit Kumar (naval officer)\|Ajit Kumar]] }}		{{s-aft \| after = [[Ajit Kumar (naval officer)\|Ajit Kumar]] }}
	{{s-bef \| before = [[Rama Kant Pattanaik]]}}		{{s-bef \| before = [[Rama Kant Pattanaik]]}}
	{{s-ttl \| title = [[Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (India)\|Deputy Chief of Naval Staff]] \| years = 2015-~~2022~~}}		{{s-ttl \| title = [[Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (India)\|Deputy Chief of Naval Staff]] \| years = 2015-2016}}
	{{s-aft \| after = [[G Ashok Kumar\|G. Ashok Kumar]] }}		{{s-aft \| after = [[G Ashok Kumar\|G. Ashok Kumar]] }}
	{{s-end}}		{{s-end}}