This is a list of serving marshals of the Indian Air Force.
Chief of Defence Staff
Post Rank Name Photo Decorations ReferenceChief of Defence Staff (Secretary, Department of Military Affairs)*Air Chief MarshalPresently tenanted by an Officer *Rotational appointment among the Indian Armed Forces.
Chief of the Air Staff The Chief of the Air Staff is the only serving Four Star Air Officer in the Indian Air Force. Post Rank Name Photo Decorations ReferenceChief of the Air StaffAir Chief MarshalAmar Preet SinghPVSM, AVSM
Vice Chief of the Air Staff Post Rank Name Photo Decorations ReferenceVice Chief of the Air StaffAir MarshalAshutosh DixitPVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM
Air Commanders (Commander-in-Chief grade) Post Rank Name Photo Decorations ReferenceAir MarshalTarun ChaudhryAVSM, VSMInderpal Singh WaliaAVSM, VMJasvir Singh MannAVSM, VMP. V. ShivanandAVSM, VMGeorge ThomasAVSM, VM Seethepalli ShrinivasPVSM, AVSM, VSMYalla UmeshVSM Chief of Integrated Defence Staff**Tejinder SinghPVSM, AVSM, VMCommander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command**Presently tenanted by an officerCommander-in-Chief, Strategic Forces Command**Presently tenanted by an officerDirector General Armed Forces Medical Services**Sandeep TharejaSM, VSM** **Rotational Command among the Indian Armed Forces.
Principal Staff Officers at Air Headquarters Post Rank Name Photo Decorations ReferenceDeputy Chief of the Air StaffAir MarshalTejpal Singh AVSM, VMAir Officer in ChargePersonnelHardeep BainsAVSM, VSMAir Officer in ChargeAdministrationS SivakumarVSMAir Officer in ChargeMaintenanceKAA SanjeebAVSM, VSMDirector General Inspection and SafetyTejbir SinghAVSM, VMAir Marshal Tejbir Singh assumed the appointment of Director General (Inspection and Safety) [DG (I&S)] at Air HQ on 01 December 2025. Press Release:Press Information Bureau
Air Officers of Tri-Services Commands PostRankNamePhotoDecorationsReferenceDeputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff(Operations)Air MarshalPresently tenanted by an officerDeputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff(Policy Planning & Force Development)Praveen Keshav VohraUYSM, AVSM, VMDeputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff(Doctrine, Organization & Training)Presently tenanted by an OfficerDeputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff(Medical)Presently tenanted by an OfficerDirector General DIA & Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff(Intelligence)Presently tenanted by an officerAdditional Secretary, Department of Military AffairsPresently tenanted by an OfficerDirector General (Organisation & Personnel)Armed Forces Medical ServicesKaushik ChatterjeeAVSMDirector General Hospital ServicesArmed Forces Medical ServicesPresently tenanted by an Officer
Heads of Services and Directorates Post Rank Name Photo Decorations ReferenceDirector General Air OperationsAir MarshalJoseph SuaresYSM, VMDirector General (Weapons Systems)Premkumar KrishnaswamyVM, VSMDirector General (Aircraft)Director General Medical Services (Air)Vivek HandeAVSM, VSMDirector General (Administration)PCP AnandVSMराष्ट्रीय समर स्मारक / NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL on X: "On assuming charge as DG (Adm), Air Mshl PCP Anand, VSM, paid solemn tribute at #AmarJawanJyoti—honouring the immortal courage of #fallenheroes. A silent salute to those who gave their today for our tomorrow. #LestWeForget. https://t.co/kIUpIZ9NwL" / X
Senior Staff Officers of Air Commands Post Rank Name Photo Decorations ReferenceSenior Air Staff Officer Central Air CommandAir MarshalSenior Air Staff Officer Eastern Air CommandDevendra P HiraniYSM, VSMSenior Air Staff Officer Southern Air CommandSartaj BediVM, VSMSenior Air Staff Officer South Western Air CommandMehtab Singh DeswalAVSM, VMSenior Air Staff Officer Western Air CommandAshish SinghVM, VSMSenior Air Staff Officer Training CommandSamir Jayasinha Pendse VM, VSMSenior Maintenance Staff Officer Maintenance CommandAjay Kumar PanAVSM, VSM
Commandants of Training Institutions Post Rank Name Photo Decorations ReferenceCommandant National Defence AcademyAir MarshalPresently tenanted by an OfficerCommandant Air Force AcademyRahul BhasinVMCommandant National Defence CollegeManish Kumar Gupta AVSMCommandant College of Aerospace WarfareAir Vice MarshalPradeep Arun ShahAVSM, VMCommandant College of Defence ManagementG K J ReddyCommandant Military Institute of TechnologyPresently tenanted by an Officer
See also List of serving generals of the Indian Army List of serving admirals of the Indian Navy
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