The Junior Leaders Academy (JLA), Bareilly has successfully concluded the Potential Subedar Major Course on 09 December 2025, reaffirming its role as one of the premier institutions shaping the future of junior leadership in the Indian Armed Forces. The intensive four-week programme brought together Junior Leaders from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Special Frontier Force (SFF), and Assam Rifles, showcasing a strong spirit of inter-service learning and collaboration.
Designed to elevate leadership qualities and enhance professional competence, the course focused on developing critical skills in discipline management, administration, troop welfare, and leadership conduct—areas central to the responsibilities of Subedar Majors, who are regarded as the backbone of unit cohesion and ethos.
✔ Grooming Future Subedar Majors Across Services
In his valedictory address, the Commandant of JLA highlighted the pivotal role Subedar Majors play in guiding soldiers through both operational and personal challenges. He emphasized that effective junior leadership is crucial for maintaining morale, discipline, and organizational efficiency across units.
Participants underwent rigorous training modules crafted to prepare them for the complex demands of higher responsibility—ensuring they emerge as dependable leaders capable of managing troops with integrity, empathy, and professionalism.
✔ Ris Major Kewal Singh Earns Top Honour
Among the standout performers of the course, Ris Major Kewal Singh of 10 Punjab Battalion NCC was recognized as the Overall Best Student. His dedication, leadership qualities, and consistent excellence throughout the training earned him this distinguished recognition.
This achievement reflects not only his personal commitment but also the high standards upheld by the institution in shaping future-ready Junior Leaders for the nation.
✔ JLA Bareilly’s Continued Commitment to Excellence
The conclusion of the course once again reaffirms JLA Bareilly’s commitment to nurturing leaders who embody discipline, resilience, and professionalism. Through comprehensive and realistic training modules, the academy continues to strengthen the leadership pipeline of the Indian Armed Forces.