Commandant of the National Defence College


The Commandant of the National Defence College in India is the overall in-charge of all the functioning of the National Defence College including academics and administration. The Commandant of the college is a Three-star rank officer from the three Services in rotation for a term of two years.

History

In July 1959, Lieutenant General Kanwar Bahadur Singh was appointed the first Commandant of the college. By the end of the year, he formulated detailed plans including the aim and the charter of NDC as well as the scope of studies at the college. The Chiefs of Staff cleared approved them on 25 December 1959.

Organisation

The Commandant is supported by seven Senior Directing Staff. Administration is looked after by the Secretary under the Commandant and is supported by a number of Staff Officers.