Rahul R Singh

Rahul R. Singh is a senior officer of the Indian Army who currently serves as the Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Capability Development & Sustenance).

Early life and education Rahul R. Singh is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy , Khadakwasla, and the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. He attended the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington; the College of Defence Management, Secunderabad; and the National Defence College, New Delhi.

Military career Rahul R. Singh is an officer of the Regiment of Artillery. During his career, he has held a number of command, staff, and instructional appointments.

He has served as an instructor at the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, and as the Team Leader of the Indian Army Training Team in Ethiopia. He has also been a staff officer with the United Nations Mission in Angola.

His remarks on 2025 India–Pakistan conflict and related security issues have been widely cited in national media. Subsequently, multiple agencies including PTI and PIB issued fact-checks debunking false or manipulated social media clips misattributing statements to him.

Honours and decorations The general officer has been awarded the Ati Vishist Seva Medal and the Vishisht Seva Medal for his service towards the army.