Mohit Malhotra (general)
Mohit Malhotra | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Service years | 1988 – present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Service number | IC-48518L[1] |
| Unit | Indian Army Armoured Corps |
| Awards | |
Lieutenant General Mohit Malhotra, AVSM, SM is an officer of the Indian Army who currently serves as the Chief of Staff of the Eastern Command.[2]
Early life and education
Malhotra is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy. He is also a graduate of the Advanced Command and Staff Course (United Kingdom).[3]
Military career
Malhotra was commissioned into the Indian Army Armoured Corps in 1988. Over a career spanning more than three decades he has held command and staff appointments across operational, formation and headquarters levels.[4]
He commanded an Independent Armoured Brigade and later an Armoured Division.[5] He served as senior staff appointments at Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Army), including as Additional Director General (Strategic Communication).[6] He also served as Additional Director General of Public Information.[7]
On 9 June 2023 he assumed command of the XII Corps.[8] He has since served in senior staff roles at command level, including as Chief of Staff of the Western Command and presently serving as Chief of Staff of the Eastern Command.[9][10]
References
- ^ "President approves 412 Gallantry awards and other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel on Republic Day". pib.gov.in.
- ^ "Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra, AVSM, SM, Chief of Staff, HQ Eastern Command – Durand Cup organising committee" (PDF). Central Read / The Assam Post (PDF). Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra takes over command of Konark Corps". ThePrint. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra assumes charge of Konark Corps as 27th General Officer Commanding". Navjeevan Express. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra takes over command of Konark Corps". ThePrint. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra takes over command of Konark Corps". Face2News. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ Singh, Mayank (1 June 2023). "Indian Army gets new DGs of Intelligence, Information Warfare and Strategic Planning". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra takes over command of Konark Corps". ThePrint. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra, AVSM, SM, Chief of Staff, HQ Eastern Command – Durand Cup organising committee" (PDF). Central Read / The Assam Post (PDF). Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "Defence pension outreach programme begins: Army officials address pension grievances, ensure timely assistance, and dignity for veterans and families - Kolkata News". Bhaskar English. 27 June 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.