New Delhi saw a significant milestone for the Military Nursing Service on October 14, 2026, when 29 nursing cadets from Batch IX of the College of Nursing, Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantonment, were commissioned as Lieutenants in a formal ceremony.
Lieutenant General Avinash Das, Commandant of Army Hospital (R&R), reviewed the commissioning parade and congratulated the newly commissioned officers after they completed their training.
The 29 officers had gone through four years of rigorous training along with intensive academic instruction. According to the report, this preparation is aimed at enabling them to provide professional nursing care to serving military personnel, veterans and their families.
During the event, Lt Gen Avinash Das also recognised cadets who received awards for strong academic performance and overall achievement. He urged the new Nursing Officers to maintain professionalism, compassion and dedication while serving the nation.
He further underlined the long service record of the Military Nursing Service, noting that it has completed 101 years of dedicated, compassionate and selfless service to the country.
After the conferment of their ranks, the newly commissioned Lieutenants took a solemn oath to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and to follow the principle of “Service Before Self” throughout their careers.
The ceremony brought together senior military officers, nursing officers, faculty members, and the parents and relatives of the newly commissioned officers. For the cadets, it marked an important step in their professional journey.
With these 29 Nursing Officers joining service, the Military Nursing Service’s strength is further reinforced. The report says the organisation continues to provide healthcare support to the Indian Armed Forces and their families, both in peacetime and in challenging operational environments.
