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Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

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BirthplaceIndia

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Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar Biography

Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar is a senior Indian Army officer who has served since 1986. A Rajput Regiment officer, he has held key operational,教学

Early life and background

Manoj Kumar Katiyar completed his early military education at Sainik School Ghorakhal in Uttarakhand before joining the National Defence Academy in Pune. After three years at the NDA he proceeded to the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun and completed his training in June 1986, when he was commissioned into the 23rd Battalion of the Rajput Regiment.

He continued professional military education through a series of staff and war courses. His academic credentials include a bachelor’s degree from the National Defence Academy, two master’s degrees in Strategic Studies earned at the Defence Service Staff College in Wellington and the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and an MPhil in Defence and Management Studies from the National Defence College in New Delhi.

Career

Katiyar began his commissioned service in June 1986 and rose through command and staff appointments across a range of formations and postings. Early in his career he attended the Young Officer’s course at the Army War College in Mhow and served as a company commander when he held the rank of major.

As a colonel he commanded his battalion during operations in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir, and in Taksing, Arunachal Pradesh. He later served at the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington as an instructor and was posted to the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) in Bhutan as an instructor as well.

Promoted to brigadier, Katiyar commanded an infantry brigade focused on operations in Kashmir. He also held staff appointments as Brigadier General Staff at the headquarters of 3 Corps and at Central Command. As a major general he served at Army Headquarters in New Delhi within the Military Operations Directorate.

On elevation to lieutenant general, he commanded 1 Corps, the Army’s Strike Corps, taking over as General Officer Commanding on 5 April 2021. Following that tenure, he was appointed Director General of Military Operations, a post he held from May 2022 until June 2023. On 1 July 2023 he assumed command of the Indian Army’s Western Command as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, succeeding his predecessor in that role.

Decorations and service details

Throughout a career that spans service from June 1986 to the present, Katiyar has been recognised with several military decorations. His honours include the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Vishisht Seva Medal; he is also a recipient of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal.

Public profile

Katiyar’s service number is IC-43725N and he is listed at a height of approximately 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) with a weight around 65 kg. Descriptions note dark brown eyes and salt-and-pepper hair. He is identified as an Indian national and his recorded place of education and various appointments reflect long service within the Indian Army.

Latest updates

In July 2023 Katiyar was publicly reported as taking over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command. Prior to that he relinquished command of 1 Corps and served as Director General of Military Operations from May 2022 to June 2023. He continues to serve in the Indian Army in the role of Western Command commander.

Personal life

Publicly available details in the record do not list his date of birth, age, or particulars about his marital status and immediate family. His known educational and professional profile emphasises long-term service and extensive staff and command experience.
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Recent Work

General Officer Commanding (GOC) Western Command

Assumed charge as GOC-in-C Western Command on 1 July 2023.

2023
Director General of Military Operations (DGMO)

Served as Director General of Military Operations from May 2022 to June 2023.

2022-2023
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Corps

Took over command of 1 Corps (Strike Corps) on 5 April 2021 and later relinquished the post.

2021-2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Commissioned into 23rd Battalion, Rajput Regiment in June 1986
  2. Commanded battalion deployments in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir and Taksing, Arunachal Pradesh
  3. Served as instructor at Defence Services Staff College and with IMTRAT in Bhutan
  4. Held staff appointments including Brigadier General Staff at 3 Corps and Central Command and a posting at Military Operations Directorate, Army Headquarters
  5. Commanded 1 Corps (Strike Corps) as GOC
  6. Served as Director General of Military Operations
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