Commandant of the Indian Military Academy

Commandant of the
Indian Military Academy
since 01 February 2024
TypeMilitary
StatusActive
Formation1932
First holderBrigadier Lionel Collins

The Commandant of the Indian Military Academy is a post created in 1932 for the purpose of leading the Indian Military Academy in its education of "gentleman cadets". The Commandant must hold a rank of lieutenant general (three star equivalent) or above. There is no minimum nor maximum term of service in this position though in practice commandants have served anywhere from a few months to 4 years in the position.