Gp Capt CS Pardesi was commissioned in the Indian Air Force in June 2000. During his career in the IAF, the officer has held various education and related appointments. The officer served as an academic instructor at the National Defence Academy, Pune. The officer has also held staff/education appointments in various AF units/HQ. The officer also had a tenure with the United Nations Mission in Sudan as Military Observer.
The officer holds an M.Sc (Defence Studies) from the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington; and is also a graduate of the College of Defence Management (CDM), Hyderabad. The officer is an avid reader of books; and his interests include badminton and athletics.
He is married to Mrs Kamal Kaur, who is a post-graduate, and a certified fitness & health instructor. They are blessed with a daughter, Pari, who is currently school-going.