Lieutenant General Aujla was commissioned into the 13th Battalion
The Rajputana Rifles on 19 Dec 1987. The General has vast experience in Counter Insurgency Operations having served multiple times in Jammu and Kashmir. He has commanded the 15th Battalion The Rajputana Rifles in deserts, an Infantry Brigade, and an Infantry Division (Vajra Division) along the Line of Control in North Kashmir.
Lieutenant General Aujla has held numerous Instructional and Staff appointments which include two tenures as an instructor at the Commando Wing, The Infantry School, Belgaum and an instructor tenure at
HQ IMTRAT,
Bhutan, a tenure as Brigade Major of an Infantry Brigade during
OP PARAKRAM, Colonel General Staff in a Corps HQ, Director Perspective Planning in IHQ of MoD (Army), Brigadier General Staff (Operations) at Chinar Corps, Brigadier Infantry (C) at Infantry Directorate, IHQ of MoD (Army) and Major General General Staff (MGGS Operations) at
HQ Northern Command.
Commander, 268 Infantry Brigade Lieutenant General Aujla commanded the 268 Infantry Brigade from 30 Dec 2013 to 15 Jun 2015. Numerous successful operations were conducted under his stewardship leading to the establishment of complete dominance and absolute control along the line of Control while giving impetus to Defence Infrastructure development in an enormous manner.
General Officer Commanding 28 Infantry Division Lieutenant General Aujla held the reins of 28 Infantry Division from 1 Nov 2019 to 3 Dec 2020. Under his leadership, a series of highly successful operations were executed, resulting in the firm establishment of total supremacy and unchallenged control along the Line of Control.
General Officer Commanding XV Corps Lieutenant General Aujla assumed command of the prestigious
XV Corps as the 51st General Officer Commanding on 10 May 2022. "Emphasizing the Essence of Ground Soldiership", he organized leadership to cater towards helping and communicating with soldiers.
Colonel of The Rajputana Rifles Regiment Lieutenant General Aujla took over as the 19th
Colonel of the Regiment of
Rajputana Rifles on 1 May 2023 from Lt Gen CP Cariappa. == Awards and decorations ==