Administrative Officer

Squadron Leader  G  DEEPIKA

Squadron Leader  G  Deepika  is  a seasoned Education  Officer  in  the Indian Air Force (IAF) with over a decade of experience, Commissioned in June 2016  from the Air Force Academy, Dundigal,  Hyderabad. She holds the  historic  distinction  of  being  the  first  women  officer posted  to  the prestigious Sainik  School  Korukonda in its 64-year history.  She holds  a Masters degree in Medical Nanotechnology.

Her military career includes diverse Operational, Educational and Administrative roles across the country. She initially served at a frontline fighter base in West Bengal. Later, she transitioned to  Air  Force Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru, a vital base for training transport and helicopter pilots.  During  these postings,  she successfully  led  school  administrations as the Executive Director of Middle and Senior Secondary Schools.

She also served at the Airmen Training School in Belagavi, the core training hub for all IAF Airmen and Agniveers. As a Flight Commander, she directly led the training of Agniveervayu personnel under the strategic Agnipath Scheme. She now applies  this  extensive  leadership  capability to her  current appointment  as  the Administrative  Officer  at  Sainik  School Korukonda.

Throughout her  tenures,  she   has  seamlessly   balanced   complex administrative tasks with vital educational/ institutional duties. Beyond her professional  achievements,  the  officer  is  a  voracious  reader  and  an adventure enthusiast who loves travelling and exploring new horizons.