 He was commissioned a Viceroy's Commissioned Officer on 10 January 1931.He attended the Kitchener College, Nowgong and from there was later selected to attend the Indian Military Academy and earned the first Sword of Honour which is given to the best cadet of each year’s class.He was commissioned on 1 February 1935, his seniority later being antedated to 4 February 1934.