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First NDA-Trained Women Officers Commissioned in Armed Forces

16 June 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYFirst NDA-TrainedWomen OfficersCommissioned inArmed Forces16 June 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Ministry of Defence formally commissioned the first set of women cadets who trained at the National Defence Academy (NDA), a landmark for the services.

Key facts

  • Batch size: 17 women cadets.
  • Training institution: National Defence Academy (NDA).
  • Services joined: Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
  • Significance: step towards gender inclusion and equal opportunity in the armed forces.

Exam angle

  • Number to remember: 17 women officers in the first NDA batch.
  • All three services received commissioned officers from this batch.
  • Issuing body: Ministry of Defence.

Test yourself

1. How many women cadets formed the first NDA-trained batch commissioned into the armed forces?

The first batch had 17 women cadets.

2. The first batch of women trained at which academy was commissioned by the Ministry of Defence in June 2026?

The women cadets were trained at the National Defence Academy.

3. Into which services were the NDA-trained women cadets commissioned?

They were commissioned into the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force.

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