Lieutenant General IS Rathore has taken charge as the 43rd Commandant of the Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME), Secunderabad, with effect from November 1, 2026. The appointment marks the beginning of his leadership role at one of the Indian Army’s key technical training establishments.
Assumption of Charge at MCEME
The change of command was reported from Secunderabad, Telangana, where MCEME is based. Lt Gen Rathore is an alumnus of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) and brings what the report describes as extensive operational, technical and professional experience to the post.
His new responsibility comes as the institution continues its focus on military training, technological advancement and professional excellence. The report states that his experience is expected to support these priorities during his tenure.
Role of the Military College of EME
MCEME is described as a premier technical training institution of the Indian Army. It is tasked with developing the technical expertise of personnel of the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME), with emphasis on the maintenance, repair and management of sophisticated military equipment and systems.
The report also notes that the Indian Army is placing increasing emphasis on technological modernisation, indigenous defence capabilities and the integration of advanced technologies into military operations. In that context, Lt Gen Rathore’s operational and technical background is said to be relevant to MCEME’s training role and its efforts to prepare personnel for evolving technological challenges.
Personal Details Mentioned in the Report
On the personal front, Lt Gen Rathore is married to Mrs Seema Rathore, an educationist. The couple has two children. Their son is serving as an officer in the Indian Army, while their daughter, who is married to an Indian Army officer, is pursuing a career in sports nutrition.
MCEME welcomed the General Officer and expressed confidence in his leadership, saying it looked forward to strengthening the institution’s commitment to professional excellence, innovation and technological advancement. As the 43rd Commandant, Lt Gen Rathore will lead the institution in its mission to develop technically proficient military professionals who can support the Indian Army’s operational readiness and modernisation objectives.
