Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Lt Gen Akhilesh Kumar Takes Charge of 1 Corps
Lt Gen Akhilesh Kumar is now the commander of 1 Corps.
He took charge on October 1 in Mathura.
The Army said he has worked in many difficult areas.
These include the Line of Control and Jammu and Kashmir.
He has also handled counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations.
Kumar joined the Army in 1992.
He has held several important command and staff positions.
He has received awards for his service.
Lt Gen Akhilesh Kumar assumed command of 1 Corps on October 1.
He took charge at the corps headquarters in Mathura, according to the Army.
Kumar has served in varied terrains, including the Line of Control and Jammu and Kashmir.
His previous role was additional director general of discipline and vigilance.
He has received the Sena Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal and a commendation card.
- Who
- Lt Gen Akhilesh Kumar.
- What
- He assumed charge as the general officer commanding of 1 Corps.
- When
- He took charge on October 1; the report was issued on October 2.
- Where
- At 1 Corps in Mathura.
- Why
- He was appointed to command 1 Corps after serving in several operational and senior staff positions.
- New commander
- Lt Gen Akhilesh Kumar
- Appointment
- General officer commanding, 1 Corps
- Assumption of command
- October 1
- Location
- Mathura
- Army commissioning
- June 13, 1992, into the 4th Battalion, the Rajputana Rifles
- Previous appointment
- Additional director general, discipline and vigilance, Adjutant General’s Branch
- Awards
- Sena Medal (Distinguished), Vishisht Seva Medal and a General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation Card