Criteria for Enrolment For Junior Division / Wing - 13-18.5 Years For Senior Division / Wing - Students Class XI onwards including college upto 24 yrs of age. ("DIVISION" FOR BOYS, "WING" FOR GIRLS)
SD/SW
Quantitative Requirement: No student of any University offering himself/herself for enrollment in the senior division shall be eligible for enrolment a) Unless he/she is of good character
b) Unless he/she is a citizen of India or a subject of Nepal: provided that the central Govt. may in any suitable case, relax the provision of this clause.
c) Unless he/she is under age of 24 years; provided that the central Govt. may in the case of any student or class of student relax the provisions in this clause
d) Unless he/she is on the roll of the college which is providing the unit or part thereof
e) Unless he/she satisfies such standard of physical fitness in height, chest measurement and other respects as may be specified by the Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India
f) If he/she has at any time been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude and a sentence other than one of the fine or imprisonment in default of payment of fine has been passed in respect of such offense, such sentence
not having been subsequently reversed or remitted or the offense pardoned. Provided that a person who is ineligible under this clause shall be eligible for enrollment if he produces a certificate from the state Govt. that he is
a fit person to be enrolled
g) If he/she has been dismissed from the University Corps of the Indian Territorial Force or the National Cadet Corps or the Territorial Army or the Indian Armed Forces
h) If he/she is a member of any organization of the nature specified in Paragraph-1 of Schedule III.
Enrollment Period 4. All cadets are to be enrolled for three years (extendable for another year in case of SD/SW).
1. Develop qualities like social service, team spirit, leadership, discipline and self confidence. 2. Since NCC camps are held at different places in the country, cadets get opportunity
to visit important historical and industrial places and social centers. Due to this students widen their horizon and develop ambition to do creative work. 3. NCC cadets are taught civil defence and self defence. Due to this
cadets develop national spirit and confidence. 4. NCC cadets are attached with army units every year so that they get acquainted with the army life. 5. NCC cadets are trained for parachute jumps and mountaineering so
that they develop capacity to do courageous work. 6. Selected cadets are sent to foreign countries every year. 7. 32 seats are reserved per course in the IMA for cadets who have passed NCC `C` certificate examination.
NCC cadets having 50% aggregate marks in graduation with minimum `B` grade in `C` certificate examination are eligible for short service commission( NCC special entry scheme) without qualifying CDS written examination. They will
face direct SSB interview. 8. NCC trained cadets are given preference in recruitment of armed forces. 9. Many Industrialists give priority in jobs for NCC trained students. 10. Central and state governments also
give priority in job for NCC trained students. 11. Priority is given to NCC trained students by Universities in B.Ed, MA MSc admition and hostel. 12. NCC trained students are given priority in recruitment in central
reserve force and BSF etc. 13. NCC cadets are given refreshment on every parade and are given washing allowance for uniform. 14. NCC cadets are given facility to purchase goods from military canteen. 15. On death
or permanently handicapped of NCC cadet during NCC activities, a sum of Rs. 2,00,000 are paid from NCC welfare society.
Honours & Awards
The NCC was introduced with the vision to provide secular, united and disciplined citizens for future India. The following awards have been instituted to provide recognition to NCC personnel and to motivate others to emulate them.
Raksha Mantri’s Padak:
It is awarded by the Defence Minister of India to NCC personnel, including cadets for performance of any exceptional act involving courage, devotion to duty and contribution of lasting value to the NCC.
Raksha Mantri’s Prashansa Patra:
The Defence Minister’s commendations Card is awarded to NCC personnel including cadets for any outstanding act involving leadership, courage or devotion to duty, which enhances the image of the NCC.
Raksha Sachiv Prashansa Patra :
The Defence Secretayr’s commission Card is awarded for outstanding acts or deeds in the fields of adventure sports, training or for outstanding contribution in social or cultural activities.
Maha Nirdeshak Prashansa Patra :
The DG NCC Commendation Card is awarded for outstanding acts or deeds in the field of adventure sports, training or for outstanding contribution in social or cultural activities by NCC Whole time Officers, ANOs, Under Officer Instructors, Sergeant Major
Instructors and NCC cadets.
Governor’s and Chief Minister’s Cash Award :
These are given to the cadets for their outstanding contributions to NCC related activities. The above awards are given to individuals who perform exceptional acts involving courage, devotion to duty and any contribution of lasting value to the organization,
which brings glory and fame to the NCC. The highest NCC award is the Raksha Mantri’s Padak. These awards are announced on the NCC Day which falls on the last Sunday of November every year and are given by the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri
during his visit to the Republic Day NCC Camp. The prestigious Ashok Chakra can also be awarded to NCC personnel as well as cadets, by the President of India, for most conspicuous bravery or some act of daring or premier valor
or self sacrifice, other than in the face of the enemy.
Type of Entry
Month of Commencement of Course
Age at Joining Time
Educational Qualification
Mode of Selection
How to Apply
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy
Jan and Jul
16 ½ -19 yrs
12th standard of 10+2 system of education or equivalent
Written Examination by UPSC and SSB Interview
Apply in response to advertisement in March/April & Oct. / Nov.
Indian Military Academy
Direct Entry
Jan And Jul
19-24yrs
Degree or equivalent at the time of joining the course.
Combined Defence Services Exam(CDSE) conducted by UPSC and SSB Interview
Apply in response to advertisement in March/April and Sept/ Oct.
Engineering Graduates
Jan And Jul
23-27yrs
Engineering Degree in notified disciplines
SSB Interview
Apply in response to advertisement in March /Apr & Sept/ Oct.
Post Graduates (AEC)
Jan and Jul
19-25yrs
Post Graduate in notified Subject with 1st/2nd div.
SSB Interview
Apply in response to advertisement in Apr/ May
University Entry Scheme
Jan and Jul
18-24yrs
Final and Pre-final years students of Engineering degree course.
Campus Interview and SSB Interview
Apply in response to advertisement in May and Nov.
TES
Jan & Jul
16 ½ -19yrs
10+2 pass with 70% aggregate in PCM.
SSB Interview
Apply directly to the Recruiting Directorate
Officers Training Academy
Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) (Men and Women)
Apr and Oct
19-25yrs
Degree or equivalent at the time of joining the course
CDSE conducted by UPSC and SSB Interview
Apply in response to advertisement in March/April & Sept/ Oct
Short Service Commission (Technical)
Apr and Oct
20-27yrs
Engineering Degree in notified discipline.
SSB Interview
Apply in response to advertisement in March/April & Sept/ Oct
NCC Special Entry
Apr and Oct
19-25yrs
Graduates with 50% aggregate marks, two years service in NCC Sr. Division, with minimum ‘B’ Grade in ‘C’ certificate Exam.
SSB Interview
Apply in response to advertisement in Dec/Jan & June/July
Formula given in Employment News and Regional News papers advertising the entry
Permanent
Cadet Entry 10+2 (Executive)
16 1/2 - 19 yrs
10+2 or Equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Math.
Do
Permanent
Naval Academy
Graduate Special entry Naval Academy - Goa (Through CDSE)
19-22 yrs
B.Sc. (Physics and Math.) or BE
Do
Permanent
NCC Special Entry Naval Academy, Goa
19-22 yrs
B.Sc. (Physics and Math.) or BE and Naval Wing, Senior Division, NCC 'C' Certificate
Director General NCC, West Block IV, K Puram, New Delhi-66
Permanent
Direct Entry
At present only for Naval Armament Inspection Cadet (NAIC)
19 1/2 - 25 yrs
Degree in Electronics / Electrical Mechanical Engineering or Post-Graduate Degree in Electronics or Physics
Format given in Employment News and Regional Newspapers advertising the Entry
Permanent
Engineering
Cadet Entry (NDA)
16 1/2 - 19 yrs
10+2 Equivalent
Format given in Employment News and Regional Newspapers advertising the Entry
Permanent
10+2 (Technical) Cadet Entry Scheme (Engineering)
16 1/2 - 19 yrs
10+2 or Equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Math. (70% or more marks in Aggregate)
Do
Permanent
Direct Entry Scheme
19 1/2 - 25 yrs
Degree in Marine/ Mechanical/Aeronautical/ Civil/ Metallurgical production or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering recognized by the Institution of Engineers (India) as exempting from sections
ward 'B' of their Associate Membership Examination
Do
Permanent Short Service
University Entry Scheme
18 1/2 - 23 1/2yrs
Final/ Pre-final year student in the above Degree Courses
Training and Placement officers of the colleges or Directorate of manpower and recruitment Naval Head Quarters, New Delhi - 1
Permanent Short Service
Engineering (Naval Architects)
10+2 (Technical) Cadet Entry Scheme (Engineering)
16 -19 yrs
10+2 or Equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Math. (70% or more marks in Aggregate)
Format given in Employment News and Regional Newspapers
Permanent
Naval Sponsored Scheme
17 -20 yrs
First/ year/ Second year student of selected Engineering colleges studying Naval Architecture (NA) Engineering
Training and Vocational officer of the College of Directorate of Manpower and Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi
Permanent
University Entry Scheme
18 1/2- 23 1/2yrs (Pre-final) 19 - 24 yrs (Final)
Pre-final years student of naval Architecture
Training and Vocational officer of the College of Directorate of Manpower and Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi
Permanent
Direct Entry Scheme
21-25 yrs
A good First Class Degree (Minimum 60%) in Naval Architecture Civil/ Mechanical Engineering
Format given in Employment News and Regional Newspapers
Permanent
Electrical
Cadet Entry (NDA)
16 1/2 - 19 yrs
10+2 or Equivalent
Format given in Employment News and Regional Newspapers advertising the Entry
Permanent
10+2 (Technical) Cadet Entry Scheme (Electrical)
16 -19yrs
10+2 or Equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Math. (70% or more marks in Aggregate)
Do
Permanent
Direct Entry Scheme
19 1/2 - 25 yrs
Degree in Electrical/ Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering or any other qualification in the above subject recognized by the Institution of Engineers (India) or Institution of Telecommunication Engineers
(India) as equivalent to a Degree Course
Final/ Pre-final years student in the above Degree Course
Training and Placement Officers of the College of Directorate of Manpower and Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi
Permanent Short Service
Education
Direct Entry Scheme
21 -25yrs
2nd Class Master's Degree in Physics, Math. in B.Sc. or Math., Physics in B.Sc. or Degree in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering
Do
Permanent
Note:
*
Candidates applying under University Entry/ Direct Entry Scheme for Engineering and Electrical Branches may opt for seven years Short Service Commission or Permanent commission.
*
Candidates applying under University Entry/ Direct Entry Scheme are given a stipend of Rs.2,300/1,150 p.m. for Permanent / Short Service Commission respectively during final year at college.
*
Candidates applying under Naval Sponsored Scheme are paid a stipend of Rs.400/- p.m. plus tuition fees during first three yeas of Engineering Degree course and thee after they are granted rank of Acting Sub-Lieutenant
and paid Rs.7,500 only per month.
*
Short Service Commission is a scheme for those who wish to retain the option of leaving the service after a stint in it. The duration of Short Service Commission is 7 years. After a period of 2 to 3 years, Officers
are given the option to accept permanent Commission.
Indian Air Force as an Officer
Type of Entry years
Ag in
Educational Qualification
Mode/ Period
Training
Remarks
Flying Branch (Pilot)
NDA
16 1/2 -19 yrs
Higher Secondary or equivalent
UPSC
3 yeas plus 54 weeks Flying
Twice in a year usually in May & December
For NCC 'C' Certificate holders
19 -22 yrs
B.A./ B.Sc.
Air Force Selections Board
27 weeks Pre-flying 54 weeks Flying
Apply within 12 months of leaving NCC
Ground Duties (Tech)
Aeronautical
20-27 yrs
Degree in Electronics / Telecommunication Engineers
Do
52 years
A. E. (Mechanical)
20-27 yrs
Degree in Aeronautical/ Mechanical Engineering or Degree in Science
Do
Do
Ground Duties (Non-Tech)
Administrative
20-23 yrs
Graduate with Honours
Do
Do
Logistics
20-25 yrs
M.A. or M.Sc.
Do
Do
Education
20-25 yrs
Degree with Hons. or Degree and Diploma in Teaching
Do
Do
Age for Education and Meteorological
Accounts
20-25 yrs
B. Com / Chartered Accountancy
Do
Do
Entries relaxable upto 28 years
Meteorological
20-25 yrs
M.Sc.
Do
Do
And for Accounts upto 27 years
Note:
*
For Details and upto date information, contact Directorate of Personnel (Air Force), Vayu Bhavan, New Delhi
*
The details given above are subject to change and should be treated as a guide only and no as an authority.
