The battalion was raised at the Para Regimental Centre at Gwalior on June 1, 1967 under its first Commanding Officer, Lt Col NS Uthaya and designated as 10th battalion of the Para Regiment. On February 8, 1969 the battalion was reorganised and redesignated as 10 Para Commando, thus, getting the unique honour of being the second commando battalion of the Indian Army. In November 1994, the unit was re-designated as 10 Para (Special Force).

The unit comprised classes drawn mainly from Rajasthan. It was manned and equipped for mobile commando operations in the deserts. Over the years, the unit, by virtue of its task and orientation has acquired skills of an exceptional standard for operating in deserts.

During the past thirtythree years, the unit’s performance has been outstanding in all fields and it has covered itself with glory. The battalion has been able to make an enviable niche for itself in the rich history of the Indian Army. Its performance in operations Cactus Lily, Pawan, Rhino, Rakshak and Meghdoot has been repeatedly acknowledged and praised in the highest quarters in the Indian Army.

On the occasion of the raising day, the Commanding Officer, Col Surinder Singh Sangwan, while addressing the special sainik sammelan said, ‘‘This occasion is also the day for everyone of us to remember our comrades-in-arms who have made supreme sacrifice for the glory of the battalion and to rededicate ourselves to upholding the high standards and traditions set by them for us to emulate.’’