Amardeep Singh Aujla is a three-star general of the Indian Army, who was the commander of the prestigious Kashmir-based Chinar Corps from May 2022 to May 2023. He came into limelight after being appointed Master General Sustainment (MGS) in May 2023. Indian Army.
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Amardeep Singh Aujla was born on Saturday, 3 December 1966 (age 56 years; as in 2022) in Ambala, Haryana, India. Their zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He completed his schooling from Mount St. Mary’s School, Delhi Cantt. After completing his formal education, Aujla applied for officers’ commission in the Indian Army and was selected to attend a one-and-a-half-year military training course at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun in 1985. He also holds a master’s degree in strategic studies from the Defense Services Staff College (DSSC) in Wellington. Aujla also holds master’s degrees in philosophy in defense and strategic studies from Devi Ahilya University in Indore and from the University of Madras in Chennai. He also attended the National Defense College (NDC) in New Delhi, where he did the National Security and Strategic Studies course.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 10″
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye colour: Light brown
Family
Amardeep Singh Aujla belongs to a Punjabi Sikh family.
parents and siblings
His father was an officer in the Indian Army.
Religion
Amardeep Singh Aujla follows Sikh religion.
livelihood
Amardeep Singh Aujla was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the 13th Battalion of the Rajputana Rifles on 19 December 1987. He was later posted to Belgaum, Karnataka, where he attended the Young Officers (YO) Course. As a Major, Aujla served as a company commander in Kashmir from 1994 to 2004. He served as a Brigade Major during Operation Parakram. Later, he reported to the Army War College in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, where he underwent the Higher Command Course. After being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Aujla served as the Second-in-Command (2IC) of the 13th Battalion of the Rajputana Rifles. After being promoted to the rank of Colonel, he took command of the 15th Battalion of the Rajputana Rifles. Subsequently, he was sent to Belgaum, where he served as an instructor in the Commando Wing of the Infantry School. Later, Aujla was sent to Bhutan as an instructor with the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) to train the Bhutanese army. After returning to India, Aujla was appointed as a Colonel General Staff (CGS) in a corps of the Indian Army. After being promoted to the rank of Brigadier, Aujla was posted to New Delhi, where he served in the Directorate General of Perspective Planning (DG PP). After that, he was posted to Kashmir, where he held the post of Brigadier General Staff (BGS) (Operations) in Chinar Corps. He was later sent to New Delhi as Brigadier Infantry (C) in the Infantry Directorate. From 30 December 2013 to 15 June 2015, Aujla served as the Commander of the 268th Infantry Brigade in Jammu. As a Major General, his first posting was to the Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defense (IHQ of MoD) (Army), New Delhi. Later, at the Northern Command Headquarters in Udhampur, Aujla served as Major General General Staff (Operations). Later, he was appointed as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Vajra Division, also known as the 28th Infantry Division, located on the Line of Control (LOC).
Amardeep with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh while serving as GOC of Vajra Division
After becoming Lieutenant General, Amardeep Singh Aujla was appointed as Director General of Information Technology in New Delhi. He replaced Lieutenant General DP Pandey as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Chinar Corps, also known as XV Corps, on 9 May 2022.
A photograph of Amardeep Aulja with Lieutenant General DP Pandey, when Aulja was commanding the Chinar Corps
Under his leadership, the Corps conducted several counter-terrorism operations which reduced the total number of terrorists operating in Kashmir. Lieutenant General Aujla was appointed as the Colonel of Rajputana Rifles in April 2023.
Lieutenant General Aujla takes over as Colonel of Rajputana Rifles
Aujla’s tenure as GOC of He will also serve as one of the eight principal officers of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Manoj Pandey.
military decorations
- Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (2023)
- Vishisht Seva Medal (2016)
- Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Commendation Card
- GOC-in-C Commendation Card
Salary
As per the 7th Central Pay Commission, Amardeep Singh Aujla’s salary as Lieutenant General is estimated to be Rs. 1,82,200 + other allowances.
Facts/General Knowledge
- Amardeep Singh Aujla is a fourth generation army officer.
- In 2023, after Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon retired from his active service, he gifted his uniform items to Amardeep Singh.
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