The NCC Special Entry Scheme gives an opportunity to the candidates to become an officer in the Indian Armed Forces who have done the NCC training and holds a minimum “C” certificate with ‘A’ or ‘B’ grade. This scheme is applicable for both male and female candidates. Candidates are not required to appear for written exam under this scheme. They directly appear for the Service Selection Board (interview). The Service Selection Board examines their suitability to fit to become an officer in the Indian Armed Forces. Joining the Indian Armed Forces as an officer through the NCC Special Entry Scheme is a prestigious recruitment program for NCC cadets.
Who can apply ?
- Age: Candidate’s age should be between 19 and 25 years (varies based on entry).
- Nationality: Indian
- Education qualification: Graduation from any recognized university in any stream with minimum. 50% marks. If Candidate is appearing in IIIrd year he should get aggregate 50% marks in Ist and IInd year.
- Candidates are required to hold an NCC ‘C’ Certificate with a minimum ‘A’ & ‘B’ grade.
- The candidate should be physically fit as per the standard guidelines of Army/Navy/Air Force requirements.
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Benefits for NCC Special Entry Scheme
- After verification of documents, candidates directly appear for the SSB interview without giving a written exam.
- The have the general perception about NCC candidates that they are somehow familiar about the army environment, so that testing officer feels that the candidate should behave in well manner during testing.
- Reduced service tenure (3 years instead of 5 years).
- Selected candidates have the opportunity to serve as officers.
Different Entry Schemes :
- NCC Special Entry Scheme (Indian Army)
- NCC Special Entry Scheme (Indian Navy)
- NCC Special Entry Scheme (Indian Air Force)
Selection Process :
First Step : Shortlisting of candidates is done based on NCC certificates and academic performance.
Second Step : After shortlisting of candidate, they call for the SSB interview. The Service Selection Board is a five-day procedure to examine the capability of a candidate to become officer in the Indian Armed Forces.
Third step : Candidates who qualify the the SSB. They went under medical examination.
Fourth Step : A merit list is being prepared based on the score achieved in the SSB and medical test.
SSB Conducted timeline : In the month of Dec/Jan and Jun/July
Date of commencement of training : In the month of Apr and Oct
Training :
- 49 weeks at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Army)
- Naval Academy, Ezhimala (Navy)
- Air Force Academy, Dundigal (Air Force)
Service Benefits :
- Permanent/Short Service Commission
- Competitive pay and allowances
- Opportunities for promotion and professional growth
- Contribution to national security
Application :
- Apply online through the Indian Army/Navy/Air Force website.
- Notifications released periodically (typically June and Dec)
Important Dates:
- Notification release : June and Dec
- Application deadline : 1-2 months after notification release
- SSB Interview : 2-3 months after application
Contact:
- Indian Army Website : joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Indian Navy Website : joinindiannavy.gov.in
- Indian Air Force Website : careerindianairforce.cdac.in
Advice for future Defence aspirants : NCC Special Entry Scheme is a unique which provides direct benefit to NCC Cadets for their better future. Students are advised to participate in any NCC programme conducted by their school and colleges. So, they would be benefited in future to fulfill their dream to become officer in Indian Armed Forces.
