Air Marshal Tejpal Singh, AVSM VM, has assumed the charge as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff. On the occasion, he laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and paid homage to the brave souls who laid down their lives in the service of the nation. Commissioned on 16 Jun 1990 as a fighter pilot, the Air Marshal has over 3500 hours of flying experience. He is a Cat A Qualified Flying Instructor and an Experimental Test Pilot. The Air Mshl has held key operational, command and staff appointments in the Indian Air Force.

In recognition of his distinguished service, the Air Marshal was awarded Vayu Sena Medal in Jan 2011 and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in Jan 2021 by the President of India.

Air Marshal Tejpal Singh takes over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff from Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti SYSM AVSM VM, who superannuated on 31 Jul 26 after 39 years of glorious and distinguished service to the nation.