Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Air Force Personnel |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/03/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Pulwariya, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Shivangi Singh
29/10/2025
Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh posed with President Droupadi Murmu at Ambala Air Force Station, where the President took a sortie in a Rafale aircraft. The appearance directly countered Pakistani social media claims that Singh had been captured during Operation Sindoor, which the government's fact-check unit also debunked.
10/10/2025
Shivangi Singh received the Qualified Flying Instructor badge at the Flying Instructors School in Tambaram, becoming the first woman fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force to earn the qualification. The milestone marked a new stage in her career, as she moved into a role that involves training other pilots after years of operational flying on MiG-21 and Rafale aircraft.
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Bio/Wiki
| Shivangi Singh is an Indian Air Force officer from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| She is known as the first woman fighter pilot to fly the Rafale in the Indian Air Force. | |
| She joined the Indian Air Force in 2017 and was commissioned in the IAF's second batch of women fighter pilots. | |
| She flew the MiG-21 Bison before transitioning to the Rafale, and is part of the Golden Arrows squadron based at Ambala. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduate from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) |
Personal Life
| She has spoken publicly about her childhood fascination with flying, which began with a visit to the Air Force Museum in New Delhi. | |
| In April 2025 she said she had applied for test pilot training courses and expressed an aspiration to become an astronaut. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Kumareshwar Singh |
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| Mother | Seema Singh |
| Siblings | Shubanshu |
| Spouse | Fellow fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force (name not publicly confirmed) |
Career
| Military Service |
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| Known for | Being the first female fighter pilot to fly fighter jet Rafale | ||||||||||
| Current Posting | 17 Squadron 'Golden Arrows' at Ambala Air Force Station |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shivangi Singh is India's first Woman Rafale Fighter Pilot in the Indian Air Force, achieving this in 2020. | |
| 2. Her childhood dream was to become a pilot, with a strong desire to join the Air Force from an early age. | |
| 3. During college at Banaras Hindu University, she joined 7 Uttar Pradesh Air Squadron NCC, setting her on the path to the Indian Air Force. | |
| 4. In 2016, she became the first female from Varanasi to join the Indian Air Force after clearing the aptitude test and training at Air Force Academy in Telangana. | |
| 5. Her mother expressed pride and support for Shivangi after her selection in the Air Force, highlighting her excellence in academics, sports, and NCC. | |
| 6. Commissioned in 2017, she flew MiG-21 Bison before transitioning to Rafale aircraft with the Golden Arrow Squadron in Ambala. | |
| 7. After becoming the first woman to fly the Rafale, she earned the title "Rafale Rani" and was part of the Indian Air Force Tableau on Republic Day. | |
| 8. In 2023, Shivangi participated in the wargame exercise Orion in France, marking India's first overseas exercise involving the Rafale aircraft. | |
| 9. During the conflict with China in 2023, she flew the Rafale over eastern Ladakh and the Line of Actual Control, successfully completing missions with ease. | |
| 10. Developed fascination with flying after a childhood visit to the Air Force Museum in New Delhi. |
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