At this point, though, it will be appropriate to doff a hat to the Air Force which had been quicker off the blocks when under the leadership of Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha it announced in 2015 the decision to induct women fighter pilots.
The test will be used for screening of Permanent Commission and Short Service Commission officer candidates for all graduate entries other than those screened by UPSC or University Entry Scheme
It is surprising that medical resources of the armed forces can be compelled to absorb millions registered under this scheme but cannot provide services to those who wore the uniform and gave the best years of their life to the service of the nation. An irony of this nature can only flow from an unconcerned MoD.
According to reports, the government is likely to come out with a comprehensive policy in the next couple of months on permanent commissioning of women in the Army, Navy and the Indian Air Force
