New Delhi, October 15, 2026: In a proud moment for the Indian Armed Forces, 29 nursing cadets of Batch IX from the College of Nursing, Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantonment, were commissioned as Lieutenants into the Military Nursing Service (MNS) during a ceremony held on October 14, 2026.
Lieutenant General Avinash Das, Commandant of Army Hospital (R&R), reviewed the commissioning parade and congratulated the newly commissioned officers on successfully completing their training.
The 29 officers underwent four years of rigorous training and intensive academic instruction, preparing them to deliver professional nursing care to serving military personnel, veterans and their families.
Addressing the gathering, Lt Gen Avinash Das congratulated the cadets who received awards for their outstanding academic achievements and overall performance. He encouraged the newly commissioned Nursing Officers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, compassion and dedication while serving the nation.
He also highlighted the remarkable legacy of the Military Nursing Service, which has completed 101 years of dedicated, compassionate and selfless service to the country.
Following the conferment of their ranks, the newly commissioned Lieutenants took a solemn oath to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and embrace the guiding principle of “Service Before Self” throughout their careers.
The ceremony was attended by senior military officers, nursing officers, faculty members and the proud parents and relatives of the newly commissioned officers, marking an important milestone in the young officers’ professional journeys.
The commissioning of these 29 Nursing Officers further strengthens the Military Nursing Service, which plays a vital role in providing healthcare support to the Indian Armed Forces and their families, both during peacetime and in challenging operational environments.
