Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, CNS, an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla was commissioned into the Indian Navy in July 1980, he earned his wings as a helicopter pilot in 1981 and has flown extensively on the Chetak (Alouette) and Kamov helicopters. He is a graduate of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington; College of Naval Warfare, Mumbai and has served as Directing Staff in both these institutions.
In his career spanning over 40 years, he has commanded Indian Coast Guard Ship Chandbibi, Missile Corvette INS Vijaydurg, as well as two Guided Missile Destroyers, INS Rana and INS Delhi. He has also served as the Fleet Operations Officer of the Western Fleet.
His important flag appointments include Director General Project Seabird, in-charge of infrastructure development of the Navy’s expansive and modern base at Karwar. The Admiral has also tenated the appointments of Deputy Chief of Naval Staff and, subsequently, the Vice Chief of Naval Staff. He was the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam, prior to taking over as the Chief of the Naval Staff on 31 May 2019.
The Admiral enjoys cycling, running, swimming and golf.
