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Chief of the Air Staff (India) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force Flag of the Chief of the Air Staff Incumbent Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa since 31 December 2016 Seat Central Secretariat Appointer President of India Term length 3 years or till the age of 62, whichever is earlier. Precursor Commander-in-Chief, Indian Air Force Formation 1 April 1955 First holder Air Marshal Subroto Mukherjee Deputy Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshall BS Dhanoa Chief of the Air Staff is the commander and the highest-ranking officer of the Indian Air Force . [1] The position is abbreviated as CAS in the Indian Air Force cables & communication, and is usually held by a four-star officer of the rank Air Chief Marshal . The current CAS is Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa who took office on 31 December 2016, fo...