Athira Suresh was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army on September 5, 2026, after completing her training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gaya. She was among the officer cadets who passed out during the academy’s 29th Passing Out Parade. A graduate of NIT Calicut, Athira cleared the Services Selection Board (SSB) in her first attempt before undergoing officer training at OTA Gaya. Her commissioning marks the beginning of her career as an Army officer.