A handing over parade was held at Air Force Station Highgrounds, a spokesperson said.
Earlier, Gadhok was commissioned in Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) branch on September 12, 1988. He also has been associated with the maintenance activities of MIG-29 fighter aircraft for the last 27 years, he said.
His last tenure was at Directorate of Maintenance Inspection Air Headquarters, he said adding, he has been commended twice by AOC-in-C and Chief of Air Staff.