Quick Info
| Profession | Army Personnel |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/05/1961 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | Gwana Village, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand |
Do you like Anil Chauhan?
You can vote only once.
Bio/Wiki
| Famous for | Being the second Chief of Defence Staff of India |
|---|
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 6” |
|---|---|
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV), Fort Williams, Kolkata |
|---|---|
| College/University |
|
| Educational Qualification | Graduate of the National Defence Academy (NDA) |
Personal Life
| Salary | Rs. 2,50,000 + other allowances (as of September 2022) |
|---|
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|
Family
| Father | Surendra Singh Chauhan (retired Indian Army personnel) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother | Name not known | ||
| Siblings | He has siblings. | ||
| Spouse | Anupama Chauhan (artist) | ||
| Children |
|
Career
| Service/Branch | Indian Army |
|---|---|
| Rank | Four-Star General |
| Service Years |
|
| Unit | 11 Gorkha Rifles |
| Service Number | IC-39492A |
| Commands |
|
| Career Ranks |
|
| Designations |
|
| Military Decorations |
|
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Anil Chauhan served as a lieutenant general in the Indian Army before retiring. | |
| 2. After the passing of General Bipin Rawat, Anil Chauhan was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff. | |
| 3. In 2010, Anil Chauhan authored a book called Aftermath of a Nuclear Attack: A Case Study on Post-strike Operations. | |
| 4. He was commissioned into the 11 Gorkha Rifles in 1981, the same regiment as the first CDS, Gen Bipin Rawat. |