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Army Deputy Chief Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai has been appointed the new Military Adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), making him the first serving military officer to hold this post.
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Who
Army Deputy Chief Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval
What
Army Deputy Chief Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai has been appointed the new Military Adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), making him the first serving military officer to hold this post.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:33:59 GMT · 4h 11m ago
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Why
The appointment is notable as previous holders of the post were all retired officers.
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This appointment signifies a shift in the composition of the National Security Council Secretariat's advisory roles by bringing in an active military perspective, potentially enhancing operational integration within national security strategies. This change could lead to more direct military input in policy formulation.
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