VPS Kaushik

Lieutenant General Viresh Pratap Singh Kaushik, PVSM, UYSM, YSM, SM is a serving officer of the Indian Army. He is currenty serving as the Adjutant General of the Indian Army. He earlier served as the General Officer Commanding, XXXIII Corps.

Early life and education He is an alumnus of St. Paul’s School, Lucknow. He then attended the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.

Military career The general officer was commissioned into the 3rd battalion of the Kumaon Regiment on 11 June 1988 from the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. In a career spanning over 37 years, he has undertaken numerous command, and staff appointments. He has commanded a brigade in Kargil sector and has vast experience of the North East having served in Nagaland, Manipur, Shillong and Assam.

As a Major General, he assumed charge as the Inspector General, Assam Rifles (North) on 20 March 2020.

Personal life He is one of the two sons of Major Dhirendra Nath Singh, who was an officer in the Kumaon Regiment and a veteran of the India–Pakistan War of 1965. His brother, Lieutenant General Shrinjay Pratap Singh is a serving officer in the Indian Army.

Awards and decorations During his career, he has been awarded with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2026, the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal in 2024, the Yudh Seva Medal and the Sena Medal.

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