Defence Academies
Benefits to NCC 'C' Certificate Holders – Republic Day Parade (RDP)
Reference: IHQ (MOD) Rtg B (A) letter no 62529/Rtg B (A) dated 27 May 2013
NCC Cadets holding a 'C' Certificate and who have taken part in the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi will be exempted from the Common Entrance Exam (CEE) for recruitment into the following categories:
- Soldier Clerk / Store Keeper Technical (Sol Clk/SKT)
- Soldier Technical (Sol Tech)
- Soldier Nursing Assistant (Sol NA)
These cadets will be awarded 100% marks in lieu of CEE. However, they are still required to pass:
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Medical Examination
Names of eligible NCC cadets attending the RD parade will be forwarded by the NCC Directorate to the Recruiting Directorate. This policy is effective from 01 July 2013.
Important Instructions
- NCC 'C' Certificate holders who attended the RD Parade are selected and motivated individuals and are considered suitable for prestigious trades in the Army such as Sol Tech, NA, Clerk & Store Keeper.
- These candidates will be issued a Permission Certificate to attend the recruitment rally via their respective AROs.
- Recruitment and enrollment will follow the existing procedures after candidates report to the ARO for schedule details.
NCC Certificate Incentives
NCC Certificate | Soldier GD | Clerk/SKT/Tech | Tradesman |
---|---|---|---|
NCC 'A' Certificate | +5 Marks | +5 Marks | +5 Marks |
NCC 'B' Certificate | +10 Marks | +10 Marks | +10 Marks |
NCC 'C' Cert + RD Parade | 100% Marks in lieu of CEE (Exempted) |
Issued By: Directorate General Recruiting (Army), Adjutant General’s Branch, MoD (Army), RK Puram, New Delhi – 900108.