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soldiers oF the
indian armed Forces: an
insight
Te Indian Army started recruiting
women ofcers in 1992. Every six
months, about 5000 women graduates
and postgraduates between the ages
of 21 and 25 years apply to join the
Army. Barely a ffh clear the written
test and only a tenth of those who do
so are selected.
There have been many notable
achievements as well by women in
Olive Green. Here are some.
Te Indian Army did Mt. Everest
Expedition in 2005 and 2012 for
women officers. Captain Shipra
Mazumdar, Captain Ashwini Pawar,
Cadet Tshering Ladol and Trainee