Chief of the Army Staff (Nepal)
The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) (Nepali: नेपालको प्रधानसेनापति), informally known as Chief Sa'ab (Nepali: चिफ सा'ब), is the commander and highest-ranking officer of the Nepalese Armed Forces.
| Chief of the Army Staff of the Nepal Army | |
|---|---|
| प्रधानसेनापति | |
Emblem of Chief of the Army Staff of Nepal | |
Flag of the Chief of the Army Staff | |
Incumbent General Prabhu Ram Sharma since 9 September 2021 | |
| Ministry of Defence | |
| Abbreviation | COAS |
| Reports to | Prime Minister of Nepal Ministry of Defence |
| Seat | Bhadrakali, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Nominator | Government of Nepal |
| Appointer | President of Nepal |
| Term length | 3 years or up to 61 years of age |
| Precursor | Commander-in-Chief of Nepal Army |
| Formation | 15 May 1979 |
| First holder | General Singha Pratap Shah |
| Succession | On basis of seniority, subjected to the decision of the Prime Minister of Nepal. |
| Unofficial names | Army Chief Chief Sa'ab |
| Deputy | Vice Chief of Army Staff |
| Website | Official website |
The Chief of Army Staff is the Chief of the Nepalese Army and reports to the Ministry of Defense. The appointment is constitutionally subjected to be for three years or up to 61 years of age whichever is earlier. The seat of Chief of Army Staff is in Bhadrakali, Kathmandu. The current Chief of Army Staff is General Prabhu Ram Sharma, since 9 September 2021. The Chief of Army Staff also holds the honorary rank of General of the Indian Army.
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