Lt Gen Ranbir Singh Lamba Takes Charge as Chief of Staff at ARTRAC Shimla

Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh Lamba assumed charge as Chief of Staff at Headquarters Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Shimla, on November 1, 2026. The appointment places him in a key leadership position at one of the Indian Army’s most important training institutions, which is responsible for shaping doctrine, professional military education and training policy.

To mark the occasion, Lt Gen Lamba paid solemn tributes to the fallen soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces at Shradhanjali Sthal in Shimla. The tribute honoured the supreme sacrifice made by the personnel in service of the nation.

The new Chief of Staff brings extensive operational experience and strategic expertise to the appointment. Over the course of a distinguished military career, he has held several prestigious command and strategic positions and has been associated with leadership responsibilities that required professional excellence and broad operational understanding.

As Chief of Staff at HQ ARTRAC, Lt Gen Lamba will be part of the command structure supporting the Indian Army’s training initiatives, professional military education and institutional development. The role carries responsibility in an organisation that influences how the Army prepares its personnel for changing operational requirements.

Headquartered in Shimla, Army Training Command plays a central role in shaping the Indian Army’s training policies, doctrines and professional development programmes. Its work is closely tied to preparing personnel for evolving operational challenges and ensuring the force remains aligned with the demands of contemporary military service.