[6] He was commissioned into the 23th battalion of the Rajput Regiment in June 1986 from the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.

In a distinguished career spanning over 37 years he has served across vivid terrains and has undertaken many staff and instructional appointments.

He commanded his battalion twice; in Uri Sect and at Taksing in Western RALP.

The general officers' staff appointments include a Grade 1 post in Military Operations Directorate, Brigadier General Staff appointments in HQ Corps and in HQ Central Command and Director General of Staff Duties at IHQ of MoD (Army), New Delhi.

After completing his term as I Corps Commander, on 11 May 2022 he assumed the appointment as the Director General of Military Operations.