Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh assumed command of Western Command on April 1, 2026, succeeding Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar.
Pushpendra Pal Singh has a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades with extensive operational experience in high-altitude and counter-insurgency operations.
He previously served as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, contributing to force structuring, capability development, and operational preparedness.
The transition underscores continuity in leadership with focus on multi-domain operations, technology induction, and operational readiness.