NCC Special Entry 57th (April 2025 Batch) Online Form Start 2024:
The official notification for the Indian Army NCC 57 Special Entry Scheme for the recruitment in the April 2025 Batch has been released by the Indian Army. The application process commenced on the 11th of July, 2024. This scheme is specifically for NCC C certificate holders, both male and female candidates, who aspire to become officers in the Indian Army. Successful candidates selected through the NCC 57 Special Entry Scheme will undergo training at the OTA, Chennai. For more information on age limit, vacancies, selection process, last date to apply, and other important details, please refer to the full article.
Indian Army NCC Special Entry 2024 Notification published:
The Indian Army has issued the Official Notification welcoming NCC Cadets to become Short Service Commission Officers through the NCC 57th Special entry. The notification was made public on July 11, 2024. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications for this recruitment opportunity by the closing date of August 9, 2024.
Age Limit:
The age requirement for candidates interested in applying for the Indian Army NCC 57th Special Entry Scheme 2024 is set as follows: For National Cadet Corps (NCC) candidates (including wards of Battle Casualties), the age bracket is between 19 to 25 years as of 01 Jan 2025 (born not earlier than 02 Jan 2000 and not later than 01 Jan 2006; both dates inclusive).
Indian Army NCC is looking to fill positions for the 57th Special Entry Scheme in 2024:
The Indian Army NCC 57th Special Entry Scheme 2024 has announced a total of 76 vacancies. Details regarding the vacancies can be found in the table provided below-
| No. of Vacancies |
|---|
| NCC Men – 70 (63 slots for General Category and 07 slots for Wards of Battle Casualties of Indian Army personnel only) |
| NCC Women – 06 positions available (05 positions for General Category 01 position for Wards of Battle Casualties of Indian Army personnel only) |
Selected candidates will undergo Pre-Commission training at OTA, Chennai based on their ranking in the final merit list, up to the maximum number of vacancies available, provided they meet all eligibility requirements.
Follow the application process for the Indian Army NCC 57th Entry 2024:
Interested individuals may submit their applications for the Indian Army NCC 57th Special Entry Scheme 2024 by following the steps outlined below:
- Visit the official website at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Click on ‘Officer Entry Application/Login’ and select ‘Registration’ (if not already registered).
- Complete the online registration form accurately.
- Upon registration, access the Dashboard and click on ‘Apply Online.’
- Choose ‘Apply’ for the Short Service Commission NCC Special Entry Course.
- Access the ‘Application Form,’ review instructions, and click ‘Continue’ to input details in different sections.
- Enter personal information, communication details, educational background, and information regarding previous SSB.
- Ensure to ‘Save & Continue’ before proceeding to the next section.
- Upon completing the final section, review and make any necessary changes on the ‘Summary of your information’ page.
- Once all details are verified, click on ‘Submit.’
- Candidates must click ‘Submit’ whenever they revisit the application for modifications.
Educational Qualification:
Below is the Educational Qualification necessary for candidates applying to the Indian Army NCC 57th Special Entry Scheme 2024.
| Category | Qualification | NCC Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| NCC 'C' Certificate recipients | Achieve a minimum of 50% aggregate score upon graduation | Serve in the senior Division/Wing of NCC for at least two academic years. OR Achieve at least a 'B' Grade in the 'C' Certificate Exam of NCC. OR Final year candidates must maintain a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the first two/three years of their degree. |
| Wards of Battle Casualties of Army Personnel | Completion of a degree program at a recognized university with a 50% or higher overall score | NCC ‘C’ certificate is not a requirement for Wards of Battle Casualties |
Selection Process:
The selection process for the Indian Army NCC 57th Special Entry Scheme 2024 is outlined as below:
- Shortlisting of Applicants:
- The Ministry of Defence (Army) Integrated Headquarters retains the authority to shortlist applications without providing any justification.
- Following the shortlisting process, candidates will receive notification of their Centre allotment via email.
- Upon receiving the Selection Centre allotment, candidates must access the website to choose their SSB dates, which are initially offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Subsequently, the Selection Centres will finalize the date allotments.
- In case of unforeseen circumstances or events, candidates may lose the opportunity to select their SSB dates.
- Shortlisted eligible candidates will undergo SSB at Selection Centres located in Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Bangalore (Karnataka), and Kapurthala (Punjab).
Call-up letters for SSB interviews will be sent to candidates' registered e-mail id and via SMS by the respective Selection Centre.
The allocation of the Selection Centre is determined by the Directorate General of Recruiting, Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army), and requests for changes will not be accommodated.
- Candidates who have been recommended by the SSB and deemed medically fit will receive a joining letter for training based on their merit position, in accordance with the number of vacancies and upon meeting all eligibility requirements.
| Important | Links |
|---|---|
| Notification | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
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