Sarath Chand | |
|---|---|
 Sarath Chand and Bipin Rawat during superannuation | |
| 38th Vice Chief of the Army Staff | |
| In office 13 January 2017 – 31 May 2018 | |
| Chief of Army Staff | Bipin Rawat |
| Preceded by | Bipin Rawat |
| Succeeded by | Devraj Anbu |
| General Officer Commanding-in-Chief South Western Command | |
| In office 1 February 2016 – 12 January 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Arun K Sahni |
| Succeeded by | Abhay Krishna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Neduvathoor, Kottarakkara, Kerala |
| Spouse | Bindu |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Branch/service |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | June 1979 – 31 May 2018 |
| Rank | 
Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 11 Garhwal Rifles |
| Commands |  South Western Command IV Corps11 Garhwal Rifles |
| Battles/wars | Operation Pawan Operation Rhino Operation Falcon |
| Service number | IC-35904Y |
| Awards | |
Lieutenant General Sarath Chand, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM is an Indian politician and former Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) of the Indian Army. He served as Vice Chief of Army Staff from 13 January 2017 till his retirement on 31 May 2018.[1][2] He joined Bharatiya Janata Party on 6 April 2019.[3]
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