Mohit Malhotra (general)

Lieutenant General Mohit Malhotra AVSM SM
Allegiance	India
Branch	Indian Army
Years of service	1988 – present
Rank	Lieutenant General
Service number	IC-48518L [1]
Unit	Indian Army Armoured Corps
Awards	Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Sena Medal

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

1. "President approves 412 Gallantry awards and other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel on Republic Day". pib.gov.in.
2. "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.
3. "Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra takes over command of Konark Corps". ThePrint. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
4. "Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra assumes charge of Konark Corps as 27th General Officer Commanding". Navjeevan Express. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
5. "Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra takes over command of Konark Corps". ThePrint. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
6. "Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra takes over command of Konark Corps". Face2News. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
7. 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.
8. "Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra takes over command of Konark Corps". ThePrint. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
9. "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.
10. "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.