New Delhi: Twenty-nine nursing cadets of Batch IX of the College of Nursing, Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantonment, were formally commissioned as Lieutenants into the Military Nursing Service (MNS) on October 14, 2026.
The commissioning ceremony was held at Army Hospital (R&R), where the Commandant, Lieutenant General Avinash Das, reviewed the parade and congratulated the newly commissioned officers on completing their training and earning their ranks.
The ceremony marked the beginning of their professional journey as Military Nursing Service officers, entrusted with providing healthcare and nursing services to serving military personnel and their families.
Lieutenant General Avinash Das Congratulates Newly Commissioned Officers
Addressing the gathering, Lt Gen Avinash Das congratulated the meritorious cadets who were felicitated during the ceremony for their outstanding performance and academic achievements.
He urged all the newly commissioned Nursing Officers to render exemplary service to serving personnel and their families while upholding the ethos, values, culture and glorious traditions of the Military Nursing Service.
Lt Gen Das also commended the MNS for completing 101 years of dedicated, compassionate and selfless service to the nation.
Four Years of Rigorous Training Culminate in Commissioning
The newly commissioned officers successfully completed four years of rigorous training and intensive academic instruction at the College of Nursing, Army Hospital (R&R).
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 the discharge of their duties.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by senior military officers, nursing officers, faculty members, and the parents and relatives of the newly commissioned Lieutenants.
Their commissioning marks a significant milestone in their careers as they join the Military Nursing Service and prepare to serve the armed forces community with professional competence, compassion and dedication.
