He was succeeded by Air Marshal Sandeep Singh[3][4] Ghotia is an alumnus of National Defence Academy Khadakwasla.

[5][6][7] Ghotia was commissioned in the Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot in December 1981.

[8][7][5] Ghotia assumed office of Senior Air Staff Officer, Training Command on 20 June 2016 and served in that capacity till his appointment as AOC-in-C, Training Command.

[9][7][10][11] During his career, Ghotia has been awarded the commendation by Air Officer Commanding-in-chief, Western Air Command in 1994, commendation by Chief of Air Staff in 1998, Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) in 2007, and Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) in January 2020 for his service.

[5][1][12] He is married to Nirmala Ghotia who served as the President of Air Force Wives Welfare Association (Regional), and they have two daughters.