An alumnus of Punjab Public School, Nabha, and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Lt Gen Sahi was commissioned into the 23rd Battalion of the Rajput Regiment in December 1988 and also presently holds the appointment of Colonel of The Rajput Regiment

Lieutenant General Harjeet Singh Sahi.

Lieutenant General Harjeet Singh Sahi has been appointed the Chief of Staff (CoS), Headquarters, Western Command, at Chandimandir.

Later, he commanded 3 Corps in the east, the largest Corps of the Indian Army with area of responsibility along the Indo-Myanmar border and the hinterland of six states of north-east. He was instrumental in ensuring infrastructure upgrade and stability in the area of responsibility, including the state of Manipur that witnessed an outbreak of ethnic conflict in May 2023.

Prior to moving to Western Command as CoS, he was the Commandant, Army War College, Mhow, where he spearheaded several initiatives aimed at aligning professional military education with emerging operational dynamics and technological advancements.

His key staff appointments include Brigadier General Staff of an operational Corps, Additional Director General Military Operations and Director General Information Warfare at the Army Headquarters.

An alumnus of the National Defence College, New Delhi, Lt Gen Sahi holds two MPhil degrees and a Master’s Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies.

He has been decorated with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal and Sena Medal for distinguished service.