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साँचा:Infobox US Navy The Chief of the Naval Staff is the commander and typically the highest-ranking officer in the Indian Navy. The position is abbreviated CNS in Indian Navy cables and communication. The rank associated with the position is usually that of Admiral. The current Chief of the Naval Staff is Admiral D K Joshi, who took office on 31 अगस्त 2012. replaced Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma on 31 अगस्त 2012. Taking moral responsibility for the accidents and incidents which have taken place during the past few months, the Chief of Naval Staff Admiral D.K. Joshi on 26-02-2014 resigned from the post of Navy Chief. Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral R.K. Dhowan should take over as the Acting Chief till a regular Chief is appointed.