Verma was promoted brigadier and appointed as the first commandant and chose Wellington Cantonment in The Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu as the location of the Staff College in India.

Two officers from this course – Major Tapishwar Narain Raina and Squadron Leader Hrushikesh Moolgavkar went on to head their services as the Chiefs.

The college threw open its gates to officers from friendly foreign countries from the fifth course and to civil servants from the sixth course.

[5] The commandant of the college is assisted by the chief instructors (CI) of the army, naval and air wings, all two-star appointments.

The Incharge of the administrative wing (also a two-star appointment), and the brigadier general staff (BGS) also report into the commandant.