Two young officers from Haryana, Himachal get commissioned in IAF

Mohit completed his schooling at government institutions and pursued his graduation and post-graduation in Commerce from Vaish College, Rohtak. To fund his education and support his family, he gave tuition classes — a reflection of his grit and self-reliance.

A young man of diverse interests, Mohit finds peace in nurturing Bonsai trees and precision in 10m air pistol shooting. His love for teaching and admiration for the armed forces led him to join the Indian Air Force as an Education Officer — a role that merges his passion for knowledge with service to the nation.

Similar is the story of Hitesh. Belonging to a small village in Kangra (Himachal Pradesh), Hitesh Manhas’s journey to the Air Force Academy is a story of sacrifice and unyielding determination. The son of a truck driver and a homemaker, Hitesh grew up watching his father drive tirelessly and skipping meals to ensure his children received an education he never could.

Despite financial hardships, Hitesh’s spirit remained unbroken. He could not clear the NDA exam but refused to give up. After years of perseverance, Hitesh finally earned his recommendation through the AFCAT exam, joining the Air Force Academy as a cadet in the Meteorology Branch.

A total of 244 cadets of the Air Force Academy passed out on Saturday. Flying Officer Tanishq Aggarwal from the Flying branch was awarded the coveted ‘President’s Plaque’ and the ‘Nawanagar Sword of Honour’ for standing first in the overall order of merit in the Pilot Course.

Flying Officer Saksham Dobriyal was awarded the ‘President’s Plaque’ for standing first in the overall order of merit in Navigation stream.

Flying Officer Nitesh Kumar was awarded the ‘President’s Plaque’ for standing first in the overall order of merit in the Ground duty branches.