AFMC Pune commissions 38 Nursing Officers into Military Nursing Service
Pune, October 24, 2026: The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, commissioned 38 young Nursing Officers into the Military Nursing Service (MNS) on Saturday, as the College of Nursing marked the passing out of the 56th Batch of BSc Nursing cadets.
The ceremony was held at the Capt Devashish Sharma, Kirti Chakra Parade Ground at AFMC and signified the completion of four years of professional BSc Nursing training by the newly commissioned officers, who will now take up duties within the military healthcare system.
The commissioning parade was reviewed by Surgeon Vice Admiral Manish Honwad, Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM), Director and Commandant of AFMC Pune. Brigadier V Sugirtha, Principal of the College of Nursing, AFMC, administered the oath of affirmation to the newly commissioned officers, formally inducting them into the Armed Forces Medical Services.
The event drew senior military officers, alumni, civil dignitaries and the families of the graduates, all of whom gathered to witness the officers begin their professional careers in military nursing.
Several of the newly commissioned Nursing Officers were recognised for their academic performance, clinical skill and overall standing during the four-year training programme.
Lieutenant Rubi Nishad received the AFMC Medal for securing first position in the overall order of merit across all semesters. Lieutenant Minakshi was awarded the Silver Jubilee Rolling Trophy for being adjudged the Best Bedside Nursing Cadet, in recognition of her clinical nursing skills and patient care. Lieutenant Shrishti Trivedi received the General K. M. Cariappa Rolling Trophy after being named the Best All-Round Nursing Cadet of the batch.
There was also recognition for cadets from the previous batch. Lieutenant Mahima Sharma of the 55th Batch of the College of Nursing, AFMC, received the Pushplok Trust Award for being adjudged the Best Outgoing Cadet among the six Colleges of Nursing under the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).
Addressing the gathering, Surgeon Vice Admiral Manish Honwad congratulated the officers for completing what was described as a demanding professional training programme. He also highlighted the role of the Military Nursing Service in delivering healthcare to Armed Forces personnel and stressed the need for dedication, professionalism and compassion in military medical care.
The Military Nursing Service is an essential part of the Armed Forces Medical Services, with its officers providing nursing care to serving military personnel, veterans and their families across military healthcare establishments.
With their commissioning, the 38 officers now begin service in a branch that supports the healthcare needs of the Indian Armed Forces. Their induction also reflects AFMC Pune’s continuing role in training military medical professionals for service in uniform.
