From a legislative officer to the first woman non-departmental officer in the Territorial Army, discover how Lieutenant Deepti Rana turned her dreams into reality with resilience, passion, and determination.
In 2016, Lieutenant Deepti Rana stumbled upon the Territorial Army, offering civilians the chance to serve the nation.
Despite the initial setback of women being ineligible for the Territorial Army, a legal battle opened doors for female candidates.
Lieutenant Deepti Rana navigated a rigorous three-stage selection process, overcoming the challenges of the Written Exam, PIB Interview, and SSB Interview to make history.
On April 22, 2021, Lieutenant Deepti Rana received the call that would change her life forever—she had been selected as the first woman officer in the Non-Departmental Territorial Army.
Lieutenant Deepti Rana’s excitement of becoming an officer quickly met the challenges of military life at the Officers Training Academy, Chennai, where cadet training pushed her to her limits.
Transitioning from a legislative officer to a cadet at OTA was tough for Lieutenant Deepti Rana. Grueling physical exercises, from running 5 kilometers to weapons training, tested her endurance.