29 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) at the commissioning ceremony held at Army Hospital (R&R) on October 14, 2026. Commandant, Army Hospital (R&R), Lieutenant General Avinash Das reviewed the parade. 

In his address, Lt Gen Das congratulated the meritorious cadets who were felicitated during the ceremony for their outstanding performance and academic achievements and urged all the newly commissioned Nursing Officers to render exemplary service to serving personnel and their families, while upholding the rich ethos, values, culture and glorious traditions of the MNS. He 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 the discharge of their duties. The ceremony was attended by senior military officers, nursing officers, faculty members, and the proud parents and relatives of the newly commissioned officers.

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