Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (India)
| Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff | |
|---|---|
Flag of the Vice Admiral | |
| Indian Navy | |
| Type | Principal Staff Officer |
| Status | 3rd highest ranking naval officer |
| Abbreviation | DCNS |
| Reports to | Chief of the Naval Staff |
| Seat | Naval Headquarters, New Delhi |
The Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS) is a senior appointment in the Indian Navy. The DCNS is a PSO (Principal Staff Officer) at Naval Headquarters in New Delhi. The office is held by a Three star officer in the rank of Vice Admiral. The current DCNS is Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti who took over Vice Admiral Sanjay Mahindru on 1 October 2023.