The Flag Officer joined the Indian Coast Guard in Jan 1990 and during his illustrious career spanning more than three decades has commanded every class of Coast Guard Ships in service, which includes the Inshore Patrol Vessel, Fast Patrol Vessel, Offshore Patrol Vessel and Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel.

The flag officer has held various staff appointments which includes, Principal Director (Administration) at Coast Guard Headquarters, Commanding Officer Coast Guard Station (Delhi), Chief Staff Officer (Operations) at Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (East) and Regional Operations and Plans Officer at Region (West and A & N), where the officer was instrumental in providing impetus to achieve a high level of operational effectiveness and consolidation of the administrative framework for service.