NCC Special Entry Scheme in Indian Army 2017 Recruitment Notification, Apply Now

Indian Army is calling applications from the eligbile married / unmarried Male and unmarried Female candidates and also from Wards of Battle Casualties of Army Personnel, for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Indian Army under NCC Special Entry Scheme 43rd Course – April 2018.

NCC SPECIAL ENTRY SCHEME 43RD COURSE – APRIL 2018 SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION (NT) FOR MEN & WOMEN (INCLUDING WARDS OF BATTLE CASUALTIES OF ARMY PERSONNEL)

Post & Course Name	Total Vacancies
NCC Men	50 (45 for General and 05 for Wards of Battle Casualties of Army Personnel only)
NCC Women	04 (03 for Women General Category and 01 for Wards of Battle Casualties of Army Personnel only

Age Limit: For NCC candidates (including Wards of Battle Casualties) 19 to 25 years as on 1st January 2018 (born not earlier than 02 January 1993 and not later than 01 January 1999, both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualifications:

For NCC 'C' Certificate Holders :-

(1) Degree of a recognized University or equivalent with aggregate of minimum 50% marks taking into account marks of all the years/ semesters.

(2) Those studying in final year are also allowed to apply provided they have secured minimum 50% aggregate marks in the first two/three years. Such students will need to secure overall aggregate of minimum 50% marks if selected in interview failing which their candidature will be cancelled. The candidates studying in the final year of graduation should complete their examinations related to the degree, like, written, practical's, viva-voce, projects backlogs etc prior to 01 Apr 2017. They should be able to produce the degree within 12 weeks from the date of commencement of training at OTA, Chennai. Such candidates will be inducted for training at OTA, Chennai on additional bond basis for recovery of the cost of training as notified from time to time as well as stipend and pay and allowances paid, in case they fail to produce the requisite degree certificate. 

(2) Service in NCC - Should have served for minimum two academic years in  the senior Division/ Wing of NCC. 

(3) Grading - Should have obtained minimum of 'B' Grade in 'C' Certificate Exam of NCC.

For Ward of Battle Casualties of Army Personnel ->

(1) Degree of a recognized University or equivalent with aggregate of minimum 50% marks taking into account marks of all the years/ semesters. 

(2) NCC 'C' Certificate not required.

Physical Standard:

(a) Height and Weight - The minimum acceptable height is 157.5 cms with co-related weight and for women candidate is 152 cms and 42 Kg. In case of candidates belonging to the North East and Hilly Areas like Gorkhas, Nepalese, Assamese and Garhwalis, the height is relaxed by 5 cms and weight commensurate with reduced height. In case of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height is reduced by 2 cms. 

(b) Visual Standards - For male candidate distance Vision (Corrected) better eye 6/6 and worse eye 6/18. Myopia should not be more than -3.5D and hypermetropia not more than +3.5D including Astigmatism. 

Selection Procedure:

(a) Height & Weight - The minimum acceptable height and weight for men is 157.5 cms with correlated weight and for women candidate is 152 cm and 42 kg. In case of candidates belonging to the North East and hilly areas like Gorkhas, Nepalese, Assamese and Garhwalis, the height is relaxed by 5 cms and weight commensurate with reduced height. In case of candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum acceptable height is reduced by 2cms. 

(b) To pass fit, a candidate must be in good physical and mental health, free from any disability. 

(c) Permanent Body Tattoos - For Tattoo policy please visit Join Indian Army Website. 

(d) Prospective candidates are advised to exercise and keep themselves physically fit, in order to avoid any injury due to the rigorous physical training at Officers Training Academy. In order to be able to adjust to the regime at the Training Academy the candidates are advised to achieve following standards before joining the OTA, if finally selected:- (i) Running 2.4 km in 15 minutes, (ii) Push Ups-13 Nos., (iii) Sit Ups-25 Nos., (iv)  Chin Ups 6 Nos., (v) Rope Climbing 3-4 Meters.

How to Apply: Eligible Candidates are required to Apply Online. The Online Application will Open on 25/07/2017 At 10:00 Hrs and Will Close On 23/08/2017 at 10:00 Hrs. The Last Date for Receipt of Applications for Ward of Battle Casualties Only at Dte Gen of Recruiting is 29/08/2017.

Last Date for Submission of Application :- August 23rd, 2017...

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