Budget Session: Army starts posting 108 women officers in Colonel rank

The women officers, currently serving in the rank of Lt Colonel, were shortlisted for the promotion by a special selection board

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2 min read Last Updated : Feb 10 2023 | 11:19 PM IST
The Army is in the process of posting 108 women officers in the rank of Colonel following a selection process, the government said in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

The women officers, currently serving in the rank of Lt Colonel, were shortlisted for the promotion by a special selection board.

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