Mohan Bhagwat - From Veterinary Doctor to RSS Chief, Biography, Age, Height, Career, Net Worth In 2026
Sat, 28 Feb 2026
Mohan Madhukar Rao Bhagwat was born on the 11 th of September 1950 in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India. He grew up in a family that was closely related to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Madhukar Rao Bhagwat was a senior RSS functionary and this greatly influenced his childhood life. Bhagwat graduated with his undergraduate degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc.) from the Government Veterinary College, Nagpur. But then in the year 1975, at the time of the Emergency, he temporarily abandoned his postgraduate veterinary studies to join full-time as an RSS pracharak (campaigner).
Career: Veterinary Doctor to RSS Chief
Bhagwat joined the organisational ranks gradually after fully committing himself to the RSS in 1975. He started his career in Maharashtra and thereafter was charged with some important duties at the national level. He was the All-India Physical Training Head of RSS between 1991 and 1999. He was made Sarkaryavah (General Secretary) in 2000 and the second-highest position in the organisation. On 21 March 2009, he took over as the 6 th Sarsanghchalak (Chief) of RSS. The organisation has undergone increased outreach and social and ideological presence in India under his rule.
Age, Height and Physical Appearance (2026)
By 2026, Mohan Bhagwat will be 75 years old. He is about 5 feet 6 inches (about 1.68 meters) tall. With his plain look, he is normally spotted in traditional Indian wear, which recalls the strictness of the life of an RSS pracharak.
Personal Life
Mohan Bhagwat has not married and has devoted his life to organisational and social work. He leads a plain and regimented life and does not seek publicity for himself. His life is an indication of the conventional dedication anticipated of a full-time RSS employee.
Net Worth in 2026
No officially reported net worth is present in the public domain of Mohan Bhagwat. Being a socio-cultural rather than a corporate organisation, the chief does not publicly present financial statements at RSS. These have been estimated unofficially at various online sources to the tune of between 1 and 3 million USD, although they have not been confirmed. Bhagwat is also famous for having lived a humble life instead of amassing some personal fortune.
Leadership & Influence
Since 2009, Bhagwat has been the head of the RSS and has turned out to be one of the most effective socio-cultural leaders in India. The RSS is a significant contributor to the ideological discourse and is historically tied to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Bhagwat often talks about the problems of national unity, social harmony, education, and cultural values. He did not retire to society as even after he retired at age 75 in 2025, he still remained in a leadership position, saying that there is no age of retirement when one has to serve society.
Conclusion
The experience of Dr Mohan Bhagwat as a graduate of veterinary science up to the present-day chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is a sign of dedication, discipline and ideological commitment. Throughout the way that he has worked in the organisation over a period of more than forty years, he has become a leading figure in the socio-cultural scene in India. He is an effective leader and as of 2026, he continues to lead one of the largest volunteer organisations in the world.