NSG Women Commando Course has begun in Haryana with the launch of India’s first-ever Mahila Commando Conversion Course (MCCC) by the National Security Guard (NSG). The 12-week residential programme started on 24 August 2026 at the NSG Training Academy in Manesar. The initiative is aimed at strengthening the operational skills of women personnel serving in State Police Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).

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First All-Women Commando Training Programme

The NSG Women Commando Course is designed as an intensive programme that prepares selected women personnel for demanding security operations. The first batch consists of 25 women constables from the Rajasthan Armed Constabulary’s 5th Battalion at Ghatgate.

The programme combines physical training with specialised tactical skills. Participants will undergo training in weapons handling, marksmanship, tactical intervention and hostage rescue. Counter-terrorism exercises will also form an important part of the course.

The 12-week residential format allows trainees to remain at the academy throughout the programme and take part in regular practical exercises. The training is intended to improve their ability to respond to high-risk situations in a coordinated and disciplined manner.

Training at NSG Academy in Manesar

The NSG Training Academy in Manesar, Haryana, is the location for the first batch of the programme. The academy provides specialised training related to counter-terrorism and other high-risk security operations.

The course has been introduced under the theme “She Who Dares, Leads”, highlighting the role of women in specialised security duties. The programme is also being viewed as an effort to create more opportunities for women personnel to acquire advanced operational capabilities.

The trainees will receive instruction in areas that require physical fitness, quick decision-making, accuracy and teamwork. Practical drills are expected to help them understand how specialised teams operate during difficult security situations.

Role of the National Security Guard

The National Security Guard, commonly known as the NSG or the “Black Cats”, is a specialised federal counter-terrorism force under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It was established in 1984 following major security challenges in the country.

The force specialises in counter-terrorism operations, anti-hijacking duties, hostage rescue and other high-risk security assignments. Its personnel receive specialised training for situations that require rapid and carefully coordinated responses.

The launch of the women-focused commando course adds a new dimension to the NSG’s training activities. Instead of creating a separate force, the programme focuses on providing specialised training to women already serving in police and central security organisations.

Women Personnel From Police and CAPFs

The programme is open to selected women personnel from State Police Forces and Central Armed Police Forces. State police organisations are responsible for policing within their respective states, while CAPFs operate under the central government for a range of internal security, border protection and other duties.

The CAPF group includes organisations such as the Central Reserve Police Force, Border Security Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, Central Industrial Security Force, Sashastra Seema Bal and Assam Rifles.

By providing advanced training to women personnel from these organisations, the programme can support greater participation of women in specialised operational roles.

Focus on Counter-Terrorism and Tactical Skills

A major part of the NSG Women Commando Course is focused on counter-terrorism and tactical intervention. Trainees will learn skills related to weapons proficiency, marksmanship and hostage rescue.

Such training requires participants to work closely as a team while maintaining discipline and accuracy. Physical conditioning will also be important because specialised security operations can involve demanding environments and long periods of intense activity.

The course is therefore not limited to classroom instruction. Practical exercises and simulated situations will help participants develop skills needed for real-world security responsibilities.

A New Step for Women in Specialised Security Roles

The launch comes at a time when women are taking a larger role in India’s police, defence and security services. More women are entering operational positions, while security organisations are also expanding opportunities for specialised training.

The first batch of 25 Rajasthan Armed Constabulary women constables represents the initial group under this programme. The experience of the first course could provide a basis for future training programmes involving women personnel from other states and central forces.

The initiative also reflects the wider focus on professional training, gender diversity and modernisation within India’s security system. As security challenges become more complex, specialised skills and coordinated responses are increasingly important for police and security organisations.

The NSG Women Commando Course at Manesar therefore marks an important development in specialised training for women personnel, bringing together counter-terrorism preparation, tactical exercises and operational skills in a dedicated 12-week programme.