Chandigarh, April 7 A cadet from the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI) in Mohali secured the first All India Rank (AIR) in the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Air Force list.
Jasnoor Singh, a cadet from the 10th course at MRSAFPI and the son of a businessman from Pathankot, will now proceed to the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad for the pre-flying training course, according to an official statement.
This achievement marks the fifth time an MRSAFPI cadet has achieved the top rank nationwide, and the third such honor in the last two years, highlighting the Punjab government's efforts to fulfill the aspirations of the state's youth, it said.
MRSAFPI Cadet Sukhraj Singh Heera from Rupnagar secured the 4th All India Rank and is set to join the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun for the 161st course, which begins in June.
Punjab Employment Generation and Skill Development Training Minister Aman Arora extended his congratulations to both cadets.
"This is just the beginning of their journey to become future officers of India's defence forces. I urge them to approach their training with utmost seriousness and dedication. Punjab is truly proud of their achievement," he said.
MRSAFPI Director Major General Ajay H Chauhan, VSM (Retd), congratulated Jasnoor and Sukhraj for bringing pride to their alma mater.