The Ministry of Defence announced the commissioning of 29 nursing cadets from Batch IX of the College of Nursing at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) in Delhi Cantonment as Lieutenants into the Military Nursing Service. The commissioning ceremony took place on October 14, 2026, at Army Hospital (R&R) with Commandant Lieutenant General Avinash Das reviewing the parade.
In his address, Lt Gen Das congratulated the meritorious cadets who were felicitated for their outstanding performance and academic achievements. He urged the newly commissioned Nursing Officers to render exemplary service to serving personnel and their families while upholding the rich ethos, values, culture, and traditions of the Military Nursing Service. The Commandant also commended the Military Nursing Service for its 101 years of dedicated, compassionate, and selfless service to the nation.
The newly commissioned officers successfully completed four years of rigorous training and intensive academic instruction. Following the conferment of their ranks, the officers took a solemn oath to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and place "Service Before Self" in their duties. The ceremony was attended by senior military officers, nursing officers, faculty members, and the parents and relatives of the newly commissioned officers.