Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Wing Commander |
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| Nationality | Indian |
Latest News about Nikita Pandey
29/06/2026
The Delhi High Court extended the interim stay on Wing Commander Nikita Pandey’s release from service and asked the Air Force authorities to submit their response within seven days. The order kept her in service while her legal challenge over continued employment and commission status remained pending.
22/05/2025
The Supreme Court directed the Indian Air Force and the Centre not to release Wing Commander Nikita Pandey from service while her fight for permanent commission remained unresolved. The court allowed her to continue in service temporarily and asked for further consideration of her case, which involved her role in major operations and her claim of discrimination in career progression.
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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
| 1. Joined the Indian Air Force in 2011 through the Short Service Commission. | |
| 2. Worked as a fighter controller and participated in key missions. | |
| 3. Served for over 13 and a half years as of May 2025. | |
| 4. Underwent multiple evaluations for a permanent commission. | |
| 5. Secured an extension for service until June 2025 after completing her initial term. | |
| 6. Received a stay order on her retirement from the Supreme Court, becoming the first SSC officer in her position to do so. |
