Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (Pakistan)

Vice Chief of the Naval Staff
وائس چیف آف دی نیول اسٹاف
Flag of the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff
since December 2023
Ministry of Defence
Navy Secretariat-III at MoD
AbbreviationVCNS
Reports toChief of the Naval Staff
SeatNaval Headquarters (NHQ)
Islamabad, Pakistan
AppointerPrime Minister of Pakistan
Formation3 March 1972; 52 years ago (1972-03-03)
SuccessionOn basis of seniority, subjected to the decision of the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Unofficial namesVice Naval chief
DeputyDeputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS)
SalaryAccording to Pakistan Military officer's Pay Grade(BPS-22)
WebsiteOfficial website

The Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) is the post that is, in principle, the deputy and the second-in-command (S-in-C) of the Pakistan Navy and is also the most senior Principal Staff Officer (PSO) at NHQ, reporting and functioning under the Chief of the Naval Staff.[1] This post is usually held by a senior flag officer of Vice Admiral rank.

  1. ^ Pakistan Navy Official Website PN Organizations