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V.K. Singh Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 16, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth10 May 1951

Age74 Years

BirthplaceBhiwani, East Punjab (now in Haryana), India

ProfessionPolitician, Retired Indian Army Personnel

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseBharti Singh

FamilyFather - Jagat Singh; Mother - Krishna Kumari; Daughters - Mrinalini Singh, Yogja Singh

V.K. Singh Biography

Vijay Kumar Singh is a retired four-star general of the Indian Army who transitioned to politics with the Bharatiya Janata Party. He has served as Chief of

Early life and background

Vijay Kumar Singh was born on 10 May 1951 in Bhiwani, then part of East Punjab (now in Haryana). He grew up in the same region and completed his schooling at Birla Public School in Pilani. He went on to train at the National Defence Academy in Pune and later attended the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Singh is identified with the Rajput (Kshatriya) community and follows Hinduism.

Military career

Singh joined the Indian Army and served from 14 June 1970 until his retirement on 31 May 2012. Over a four-decade career he rose to the rank of General and held a series of senior command and staff appointments. His commands included the 2nd Battalion of the Rajput Regiment, the 168th Infantry Brigade, Victor Force of the Rashtriya Rifles, II Corps, Eastern Army, and ultimately the office of Chief of the Army Staff. He saw active service in several operations and conflicts, including the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, Operation Pawan and the Kargil War. Reported as the 24th Chief of Army Staff, he was noted as the first commando to reach that post.

Public life and politics

After leaving the Army, Singh entered electoral politics by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party in March 2014. In the general election that year he was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Ghaziabad constituency of Uttar Pradesh. On 26 May 2014 he took on ministerial responsibilities as Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of the North Eastern Region and was also appointed Minister of State for External Affairs.

Singh retained his Ghaziabad seat in the 2019 general election and subsequently served as Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways. In December 2024 he was appointed to the constitutional post of Governor of Mizoram.

Personal life

Singh has been married to Bharti Singh since 1975. The couple have two daughters, Mrinalini Singh and Yogja Singh. His parents are named Jagat Singh and Krishna Kumari. Public profiles list his residence in Rajnagar, Ghaziabad.

Physical and personal interests

Publicly available profiles list Singh’s height as 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) and an approximate weight of 75 kg (165 lbs). His hair is described as salt-and-pepper with black eyes. He is reported to practise yoga and enjoys reading.

Controversies and public disputes

Singh’s later military career included a highly publicised dispute over his recorded date of birth, which led him to pursue legal action while still serving. The matter went to the Supreme Court of India. Around the same period, he made statements in the media alleging that he had reported an offer of a bribe related to army vehicle procurement; the then defence minister publicly said no written complaint had been submitted at the time. A leaked correspondence between Singh and the then prime minister generated further public debate about defence preparedness.

Public profile

Singh is aligned with the Bharatiya Janata Party and has expressed support for Narendra Modi as a politician. Financial disclosures and asset summaries published in 2019 list various holdings and deposits, and a reported estimated net worth figure appears for 2019 in public records.

Latest updates

As of late 2024, Singh holds the office of Governor of Mizoram. He continues to be a public figure with a career spanning senior military leadership and ministerial roles in government.

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Governor of Mizoram

Appointed as Governor of Mizoram, taking office on 26 December 2024.

2024
Member of Parliament, Ghaziabad (Lok Sabha)

Elected MP from Ghaziabad in 2014 and re-elected in 2019; served as Minister of State with portfolios including Development of North Eastern Region, External Affairs, and Road Transport and Highways.

2014-2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Served as Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army (24th Chief)
  2. Commanded Victor Force (Rashtriya Rifles), II Corps and Eastern Army
  3. Elected to Lok Sabha from Ghaziabad in 2014 and 2019
  4. Served as Minister of State with independent charge for Development of North Eastern Region and as Minister of State for External Affairs and for Road Transport and Highways
  5. Appointed Governor of Mizoram in December 2024
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