In a proud achievement for the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Haryana, Under Officer (UO) Sneha Hooda, a cadet of 2 Haryana (Girls) Battalion NCC, Rohtak, has been recommended for commissioning in the Flying (Pilot) Branch of the Indian Air Force through the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) entry.
Sneha Hooda, a student of Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, successfully cleared the AFCAT examination and was recommended by the No. 1 Air Force Selection Board (AFSB), Dehradun, after successfully completing the rigorous selection process.
Daughter of Shri Harvir Singh Hooda, Sneha will undergo pre-commission training at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad, as part of Course No. 220/26F/SSC(W) commencing on 29 June 2026. Upon successful completion of training, she will be granted a Short Service Commission in the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force.
Her achievement reflects years of hard work, determination and dedication towards achieving her dream of serving the nation as a military aviator. The selection process for the Flying Branch is among the most competitive in the Armed Forces, requiring candidates to excel in written examinations, psychological assessments, group tasks and personal interviews.
Officials and instructors of 2 Haryana (Girls) Battalion NCC congratulated Sneha on her success, describing her achievement as a source of inspiration for fellow cadets and young aspirants across the region.
The accomplishment also highlights the important role played by the NCC in nurturing leadership, discipline, confidence and a spirit of service among the youth, while preparing them for careers in the Armed Forces and other fields of national service.
Sneha Hooda’s success adds another feather to the cap of the NCC and serves as a motivating example for young women aspiring to join the Indian Armed Forces, particularly in the highly challenging field of military aviation.
Her journey from an NCC cadet in Rohtak to a future Indian Air Force pilot stands as a testament to perseverance, dedication and the limitless opportunities available to India’s youth through service and determination.
