Indian Army NCC Special Entry Scheme: Notification for admissions to the 56th course of ‘NCC Special Entry Scheme’ in Indian Army has been released. Applications are invited for admission to the Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers course starting in October 2024. Unmarried male and female candidates are eligible to apply. Candidates with any degree and NCC qualification are eligible to apply. Eligible candidates are required to submit their applications online. Online application process started on January 8. Applications can be submitted till February 6.
Details
NCC Special Entry Scheme: Important Dates
| Activity | Dates |
| Online Registration commences from | 08th January 2024 |
| Last Date of online Registration | 06th February 2024 |
NCC Special Entry Scheme: Application Mode
Only Online
Post and Vacancies Details
NCC Special Entry Scheme 56th Course Oct 2024 – Short Service Commission (NT) Officers for Men and Women
Total Vacancies: 55
- NCC Men: 50 (45 for General Category and 05 for Wards of Battle Casualties of Indian Army personnel only).
- NCC Women.05 (04 for General Category and 01 for Wards of Battle Casualties of Indian Army personnel only).
Educational Qualification
| For NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders | For Wards of Battle Casualties of Indian Army Personnel. | |
| Qualification | Degree of a recognized University or equivalent with aggregate of minimum 50% marks | Degree of a recognized university or equivalent with aggregate of minimum 50% marks |
| Service in NCC | Should have served for minimum two/three years (as applicable) in Senior Division/Wg of NCC. | NCC ‘C’ certificate NOT required for Wards of Battle Casualties. |
| Grading | Should have obtained minimum of ‘B’ Grade in ‘C’ Certificate Exam of NCC. | NA |
ALL FINAL YEAR APPEARING CANDIDATES WHOSE FINAL YEAR/FINAL SEMESTER EXAM WILL BE SCHEDULED AFTER 01 OCT 2024 ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS COURSE.
Age Limit
For National Cadet Corps (NCC) candidates (including wards of Battle Casualties) 19 to 25 years as on 01 Jul 2024 (born not earlier than 02 Jul 1999 and not later than 01 Jul 2005; both dates inclusive).
Stipend and Pay
Stipend: Rs.56,100 per month.
Posting as Lieutenant after completion of training. Other allowances are given as per the prescribed pay scales.
| Rank | Level | (Pay in ₹) |
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Captain | Level 10B | 61,300 – 1,93,900 |
| Major | Level 11 | 69,400 – 2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Level 12A | 1,21,200 – 2,12,400 |
| Colonel | Level 13 | 1,30,600 – 2,15,900 |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | 1,39,600 – 2,17,600 |
| Major General | Level 14 | 1,44,200 – 2,18,200 |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Level 15 | 1,82,200 – 2,24,100 |
| Lieutenant Gen HAG+Scale | Level 16 | 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
| VCOAS/Army Commander/ Lieutenant General (NFSG) | Level 17 | 2,25,000/-(fixed) |
| COAS | Level 18 | 2,50,000/-(fixed) |
Administrative Officers: Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of educational qualifications and other qualifications. SSB interview will be conducted for shortlisted candidates. This process consists of two stages. There will be stage-1 and stage-2 exams. Candidates who fail in Stage-1 will not be selected for Stage-2, they can go back on the same day. Candidates selected in Stage-1 will have Stage-2 SSB interview. Finally there will be a medical test for the selected candidates.
Important Links
Official Website : Click here
Notification : Click here
To Apply: Click here
Note: Always refer Notification for Full and accurate details