Seat Central Secretariat Formation 1 April 1955 | Appointer The President of India | |
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Term length 3 years or at the age of 62, whichever is earlier. First holder Admiral Sir Charles Thomas Mark Pizey Deputy Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral P Murugesan | ||
The Chief of the Naval Staff is the commander and the highest-ranking officer in the Indian Navy. The position is abbreviated CNS in Indian Navy cables and communication, and usually held by a four-star officer in the rank of Admiral.
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- Office of the Chief of the Naval Staff
- Director of HM Indian Marine 18761892
- Director of the Royal Indian Marine 18921928
- Flag Officer Commanding and Director Royal Indian Marine 19281934
- References
The current CNS is Admiral Sunil Lanba. The 23rd Navy Chief, he took over from Admiral Robin K. Dhowan, who retired on 31 May 2016 after four decades of service from the navy.
Office of the Chief of the Naval Staff
The office of the Chief of the Naval Staff was created by The Commanders-In-Chief (Change in Designation) Act of the Indian Parliament in 1955, replacing the erstwhile office of the Commander-in-Chief, Indian Navy. The office is based at South Block in Raisina Hill.
Appointments to the office are made by the President of India. The Chief of the Naval Staff generally reaches superannuation upon serving three years or at the age of 62, whichever is earlier.