Shakti Sharma (Indian Indian Air Force Personnel) Age, Biography, F.

Quick Info

Profession	Indian Air Force Personnel
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	18/06/1994
Age	32 years

Latest News about Shakti Sharma

01/09/2026

Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma became the first woman officer from a non-medical branch in the Indian Defence Services to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal. On the same day, she assumed charge as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education) at Air Headquarters, marking a major milestone for women officers in the armed forces.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma
Other Name	AVM Shakti Sharma
Known for	Being the first woman to become non-medical Air Vice Marshal in Indian Air Force

Physical Stats & More

Eye Colour

Light Brown

Hair Colour

Light Brown

Military Service

Allegiance	India
Branch/Service	Indian Air Force
Course	3 SSC (W) G
Service Number	23043 EDN
Commissioned	18/06/1994

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism

Career

Highlights	Commissioned into Education Branch of the Indian Air Force as part of the 3 SSC (W) G Course. Promoted to the rank of Wing Commander on 18/06/2007 after more than 13 years in the IAF. Became the first woman officer from the Army, Navy or Air Force to become the Principal of a Sainik School on 7/08/2015. Promoted to Group Captain on 5/01/2017, becoming the first woman in the IAF to reach the Select Group Captain rank outside the Medical Branch. Completed the 13 HDMC course as a Group Captain on 31/03/2018. Involved in strengthening co-operation between the IAF and universities in 2020. Promoted to the rank of Air Commodore on 1/12/2024. Promoted to Air Vice Marshal on 1/09/2026, becoming the first woman officer from the non-medical stream in India’s Defence Services to attain this rank. Promoted to Air Vice Marshal on 01/09/2026, becoming the first woman officer from the non-medical stream in India’s Defence Services to attain this rank. Assumed the appointment of Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education) at Air Headquarters on 01/09/2026.

Highlights

Commissioned into Education Branch of the Indian Air Force as part of the 3 SSC (W) G Course.
Promoted to the rank of Wing Commander on 18/06/2007 after more than 13 years in the IAF.
Became the first woman officer from the Army, Navy or Air Force to become the Principal of a Sainik School on 7/08/2015.
Promoted to Group Captain on 5/01/2017, becoming the first woman in the IAF to reach the Select Group Captain rank outside the Medical Branch.
Completed the 13 HDMC course as a Group Captain on 31/03/2018.
Involved in strengthening co-operation between the IAF and universities in 2020.
Promoted to the rank of Air Commodore on 1/12/2024.
Promoted to Air Vice Marshal on 1/09/2026, becoming the first woman officer from the non-medical stream in India’s Defence Services to attain this rank.
Promoted to Air Vice Marshal on 01/09/2026, becoming the first woman officer from the non-medical stream in India’s Defence Services to attain this rank.
Assumed the appointment of Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education) at Air Headquarters on 01/09/2026.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Shakti Sharma was commissioned into Education Branch of the Indian Air Force as part of the 3 SSC (W) G Course.
2. During the early part of her career, she served in different training establishments and field stations.
3. She looked after the school’s academics, discipline and overall administration as Principal at Sainik School, Kapurthala.

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