The stage is now set for the government to announce the name of the country’s first-ever chief of defence staff (CDS), with the Army Rules of 1954 being amended to allow the tri-Service chief to serve till the age of 65. The Army, Navy and IAF chiefs, as per the existing government rules, can only serve up to the age of 62 or for 3 years, whichever is earlier.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/govt-amends-army-rules-to-allow-chief-of-defence-staff-to-serve-till-65/articleshow/73019504.cms