Squadron Leader Deepak Kumar Nayak assumed the appointment of Administrative Officer, Sainik School Kodagu, on 07 September 2026.

Born in Jhansi, Squadron Leader Deepak Kumar Nayak completed his schooling at Rani Laxmi Bai Public School, Jhansi, and pursued B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore. He was commissioned into the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force in 2015.

A qualified helicopter pilot, he has accumulated approximately 1,200 hours of flying experience and has flown a wide range of aircraft, including Pilatus PC-7, Chetak, Mi-17 and Mi-17 V5. During his distinguished service, he has served at various operational and strategic locations, including Car Nicobar in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bagdogra, Phalodi, Sarsawa and Yelahanka.

Beyond his professional commitments, Squadron Leader Nayak takes keen interest in sports, particularly squash and badminton, and enjoys reading books on history and warfare. He is married to Mrs Varsha and is blessed with a four-year-old son, Ram.

With his operational experience, leadership qualities and diverse professional exposure, Squadron Leader Deepak Kumar Nayak brings valuable experience and a disciplined service ethos to his appointment as Administrative Officer of Sainik School Kodagu.