Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Career
| Overview | Nikita Pandey is a dedicated Indian Air Force officer who joined the service in 2011 under the Short Service Commission. Over her career, she has made significant contributions to the Air Force, notably as a fighter controller, and has participated in crucial operations such as Operation Sindoor and Operation Balakot. Facing challenges for a permanent commission, she has displayed remarkable resilience and strategic capabilities, leading to a historic Supreme Court ruling that halted her retirement and recognized her as a pioneering figure among women in the Indian Air Force. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Joined the Indian Air Force in 2011 through the Short Service Commission. | |
| Worked as a fighter controller and participated in key missions. | |
| Served for over 13 and a half years as of May 2025. | |
| Underwent multiple evaluations for a permanent commission. | |
| Secured an extension for service until June 2025 after completing her initial term. | |
| Received a stay order on her retirement from the Supreme Court, becoming the first SSC officer in her position to do so. |