He relieves Vice Admiral RK Pattanaik, who retired today after 38 years of service.
Singh is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla. Commissioned into Indian Navy in July 1980, the Admiral earned his wings as a helicopter pilot in 1982 and has flown extensively on the Chetak, Kamov 25 and Kamov 28 Anti- Submarine Warfare (ASW) helicopters.
He is a graduate of DSSC, Wellington; College of Naval Warfare, Karanja, and has the distinction of serving as Directing Staff at both these institutions.
He is also the 'Grey Eagle' of Indian Navy (Senior-most Serving Naval Aviator).