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Nod for senior posts in armed forces

NEW DELHI: The government on Friday approved the upgrading and creation of nearly 2,000 senior-level posts in the armed forces. Half of the posts will be in the Army.

The approval is part of an unfinished agenda to reduce the age profile of commanding officers and improve career mobility.Based on the Ajay Vikram Singh Committee recommendations, it will lead to the upgrading or creation of 30 posts in rank of Lieutenant Generals.

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