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VPS Kaushik

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VPS Kaushik
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Lieutenant General V. P. S. Kaushik is a senior officer of the Indian Army, serving as the Adjutant General.[1]

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Early life and education

Kaushik attended St. Paul’s School, Lucknow, followed by the National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy.[2]

Military career

Kaushik was commissioned into the 3 Kumaon in June 1988.[3]

He has extensive operational experience in the Northeast India region with postings in Nagaland, Manipur, Shillong and Assam, and has served with the Assam Rifles in that theatre.[4]

On 20 March 2020, as a Major General, he assumed charge as the Inspector General, Assam Rifles (North).[5]

Upon promotion to Lieutenant General, he commanded the Trishakti Corps before being appointed Adjutant General at Army Headquarters on 3 August 2024.[6]

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Honours and decorations

Government records list Kaushik as a recipient of the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal, and Sena Medal..[7][8]

Uttam Yudh Seva Medal Yudh Seva Medal Sena Medal
Wound Medal Samanya Seva Medal Special Service Medal Operation Parakram Medal
Sainya Seva Medal High Altitude Medal Videsh Seva Medal 75th Independence Anniversary Medal
50th Independence Anniversary Medal 30 Years Long Service Medal 20 Years Long Service Medal 9 Years Long Service Medal

Public and professional engagements

In his tenure as Corps Commander and Adjutant General, Kaushik has participated in numerous civil-military initiatives, veterans’ welfare events, and policy programmes reported in official and defence media outlets.[9]

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