Defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) at Wellington, Tamil Nadu, for the convocation ceremony of the 81st Staff Course on 10 April 2026. He interacted with the student officers, including 44 foreign participants, and congratulated them on the successful completion of the prestigious Staff Course, acknowledging their dedication and hard work.

The defence secretary praised the contribution of the officers towards strengthening cooperation and fostering strong relationships between their respective countries and India, and wished them a successful future ahead. He highlighted DSSC’s vital role in shaping future senior leadership of the defence forces, commending the training conducted at the College, with appreciation for initiatives promoting synergy and jointness among officers of the Indian defence forces. The convocation ceremony was attended by the defence attaches of a number of friendly countries.

Established in 1948, DSSC is a premier tri-service training institution that provides professional education to selected mid-level officers of the Indian defence forces as well as from friendly countries. The institution aims to enhance their capabilities for higher responsibilities. Over the years, more than 2,000 international officers and 19,500 Indian officers have trained at DSSC, many of whom have gone on to hold key leadership positions in governments and militaries worldwide.