Lieutenant Sai Jadhav created history, a female military officer did this work for the first time

Sai Jadhav, a resident of Kolhapur, Maharashtra, has added a new chapter in the 93-year-old history of the Indian Military Academy (IMA). She has become the first woman officer of the Territorial Army and the first woman officer cadet to complete training from IMA. This achievement is a big step towards the participation and empowerment of women in the Indian Army.

Got this position through SSB interview and difficult training

Sai Jadhav was selected after passing the tough national level competitive examination and SSB interview. She joined a special course for the Territorial Army. There were a total of 16 officer cadets in this course, out of which Sai was the only woman. He completed 6 months of intensive and difficult training. This training was very tough both physically and mentally, which strengthened leadership skills, stamina and sense of duty towards the army.

The passing out parade (POP) held at IMA Dehradun was a historic moment. Sai Jadhav’s proud parents themselves placed Lieutenant’s stars on his shoulders at the parade. This success of SAI will inspire thousands of young women.

Sai’s father is a major in the Indian Army.

Sai Jadhav’s family is already associated with the army. His father Sandeep Jadhav is a Major in the Indian Army, while his grandfather has served in the British Army. This rich military tradition of the family was the main reason influencing Sai’s decision to pursue a career in the armed forces.

Lieutenant Sai Jadhav’s success is not just her personal achievement, but also opens the way for equal opportunities for women in the Indian Army. Sharing his experience, Sai said that the training was very challenging, but it further strengthened his leadership abilities and sense of service to the country.

Sai will do training and parade in IMA

This achievement is also special because from June 2026, women officer cadets will regularly take training at IMA along with male cadets and will participate in the passing out parade. Sai Jadhav’s success signals a new beginning for gender equality in the Indian Army.