Amit Dev

Early life and education Amit Dev did his schooling from St. Michael's High School, Patna. He joined National Defence Academy in 1979. He is an alumnus of the Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment, Defence Services Staff College, College of Air Warfare and National Defence College. He holds MSc and M Phil degree from Madras University with second M Phil from Osmania University.

With a vast career of 38 years, he has commanded a fighter aircraft squadron, air defense direction centre and an operational fighter base. He has held various post at IAF as Air Headquarter includes Joint Director Tactical Operations, Director Air Staff Inspection, Principal Director Air Staff Inspection, Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Inspection), Director General Air Operations and Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel. He also headed the Air Wing of Strategic Forces Command.

He served as Air Officer in Charge of Personnel from 1 November 2019 to 30 September 2020. He served as Air Officer Commanding in Chief of Eastern Air Command from 1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021.

He superannuated on 28 February 2022 and succeeded by Air Marshal Sreekumar Prabhakaran.

Honours and decorations During his career, Amit Dev received the Chief of Air Staff commendation card in 1995 and has been awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) in 2010, the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) in 2019 and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022 for his services to the nation.

Param Vishisht Seva MedalAti Vishisht Seva MedalVishisht Seva Medal

Personal life Air Marshal Amit Dev is married to Mrs Seema Dev and they have two sons.

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