Lieutenant General Vijay B Nair assumed charge as Commandant of the Infantry School Mhow on May 1, 2026.
Distinguished Military Career
Commissioned into the 21 Punjab in June 1988, Lt Gen Nair has served for nearly four decades with extensive experience across command, staff and instructional roles.
He has commanded:
- A Brigade under the Desert Strike Corps
- Leh Sub Area
- Tiger Division in Jammu & Kashmir
- Vajra Corps in Punjab
Rich Operational Experience
His career includes:
- Multiple tenures along the Line of Control (LoC)
- Counter-terrorism operations in Jammu & Kashmir
- Service with the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) in Sri Lanka
Key Staff and Instructional Roles
Lt Gen Nair has held prestigious appointments such as:
- Chief of Staff, Western Command and Northern Command
- Instructor at Army War College and Defence Services Staff College
International Exposure and Honours
His international assignments include:
- Indian Military Training Team in Bhutan
- Staff role in a UN multinational brigade mission
He has been awarded:
- Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM)
- Sena Medal (SM)
- Multiple Army Commander’s Commendation Cards
- UN Force Commander’s Commendation
Academic Excellence
An accomplished officer, he is an alumnus of:
- Defence Services Staff College, Wellington
- College of Defence Management, Secunderabad
- National Defence College
Strengthening Infantry Training
The appointment underscores the Indian Army’s focus on strengthening training standards and leadership development at one of its premier institutions.
