NSG Graduates First Batch of Women Commandos from Inaugural Conversion Course at Training Academy
New Delhi, November 14, 2026: The National Security Guard (NSG) has completed its first Mahila Commando Conversion Course, MCCC-01, at the NSG Training Academy. The inaugural course marks the entry of women personnel into specialised commando roles within the force, known as the Black Cats.
The NSG described the course as a step towards broadening women’s participation in its elite counter-terrorism organisation while strengthening its operational capabilities. Its successful completion reflects the readiness of the women commandos to meet the force’s demanding standards.
Training focused on physical endurance, mental toughness, discipline and operational readiness—the qualities the NSG considers essential for personnel serving in a specialised counter-terrorism force.
At the closing ceremony, the NSG Director General congratulated the participants on completing the course and urged them to uphold the force’s highest traditions. He called on the women commandos to be beacons of courage, strength and inspiration.
The Director General also stressed the need for professionalism, dedication and an unwavering commitment to duty as the commandos begin this new chapter in their careers.
The completion of MCCC-01 comes amid the expanding role of Nari Shakti in India’s security establishment. Women personnel are increasingly taking on demanding military and security assignments, challenging traditional barriers and contributing to national security.
For the NSG, the course adds a new chapter to the Black Cats’ legacy. The force is recognised for its specialised counter-terrorism capabilities, high-risk intervention operations and rigorous training standards.
The inaugural course also offers a message to aspiring women across the country: courage, determination and professional excellence are not defined by gender. The NSG says the achievement reflects the spirit of Nari Shakti—breaking barriers, forging Shernis and defining excellence.
With MCCC-01 completed, the NSG has expanded opportunities for women in specialised commando roles while reaffirming its commitment to operational standards.
