Maj Gen Anuj Chawla Appointed Commandant & Chief Instructor at AMC Officers Training College
Maj Gen Anuj Chawla officially assumed the position of Commandant and Chief Instructor at the Officers Training College, AMC Centre and College, on June 1, 2026. He succeeds Maj Gen VK Patra, ushering in a new phase of leadership at one of the key training institutions within the Armed Forces Medical Services.
The Officers Training College at the AMC Centre and College is pivotal in molding young medical, dental, and healthcare officers for the Armed Forces. This institution is charged with providing military orientation, instilling professional values, and offering leadership training along with service ethos for officers who will deploy in various medical roles across the Army, Navy, and Air Force under different operational and peace-time conditions.
Maj Gen Anuj Chawla, an alumnus of the esteemed Armed Forces Medical College in Pune and the National Defence College in New Delhi, is recognized for his expertise as a physiologist. His career, spanning over three decades in the Armed Forces Medical Services, provides him with extensive academic, training, and administrative experience.
Throughout his notable career, Maj Gen Chawla has held significant roles contributing to medical education, training, and institutional administration. Before his current role, he was Brigadier In-charge Training at AFMC Pune, where he played a crucial role in the training and development of prospective medical officers.
His new appointment arrives at a time when military medical training is adapting to the evolving dynamics of modern warfare. There is an increased emphasis on areas such as combat casualty care, advanced trauma management, field medical preparedness, leadership during operational conditions, and joint service medical support — all crucial for officers in the Armed Forces Medical Services.
In his role as Commandant and Chief Instructor, Maj Gen Chawla will oversee the training philosophy, leadership development, and professional grooming of young medical and dental officers at the Officers Training College. His extensive background in academics and training is anticipated to further enhance the institution’s capacity to prepare officers for the complex medical and operational challenges they will face.
Surg Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services, has conveyed her best wishes to Maj Gen Anuj Chawla for a successful tenure. Her message underscores the confidence placed in him by the leadership of the Armed Forces Medical Services to continue the proud legacy of the institution.
The transition of leadership to Maj Gen Anuj Chawla signifies the continuation of a tradition of excellence at the AMC Centre and College. The institution has consistently been dedicated to producing highly competent, disciplined, and compassionate medical officers committed to national service and the welfare of military personnel and their families.
With his impressive background, broad experience, and profound connection to medical training, Maj Gen Anuj Chawla is expected to offer dynamic leadership at the Officers Training College, thereby enhancing the future readiness of the Armed Forces Medical Services.
