He was appointed Group Captain (Plans & Training) at Air headquarters.

[1] Group captains in the Indian Air Force command squadrons and helicopter units.

The pennant of a group captain is triangular in shape and is sky blue with the Indian Air Force roundel surmounted by the eagle from the Indian Air Force badge.

In addition to this, the blue grey terrywool tunic has four sleeve stripes consisting of a narrow bands.

A minimum of 15 years of commissioned service is required for an officer to be considered in the selection grade.