Uniforms

Naval Cadet

Air Wing Cadet

Army Wing Cadet

Army cadets

Army cadets wear khaki uniform.

Naval cadets

Naval cadets wear white uniform of Navy.

Air Wing Cadets

Air Wing Cadets cadets wear light blue grey (LBG) uniform.




The uniform is compulsory on all the occasions.

Cadets from SD boys Army wing wear khaki full sleeve shirt and trousers & cadets from JD wear khaki shirt & khaki shorts. Girl cadets from SW & JW both wear khaki full sleeve shirt and trousers. Cadets from SD boys Naval wing wear white half sleeve shirt and white trousers & JD boys wear half sleeve white shirt and white shorts. Girls from Naval wing SW & JW wear white half sleeve shirt and trousers. Cadets from SD boys Air wing wear light blue half sleeve shirts and trousers & JD cadets wear light blue half sleeve shirts and trousers. Girls from SW and JW wear light blue half sleeve shirts and trouser.
In addition to these SW & JW cadets wear white salwar and kamiz during activities other than parade. Rifle green beret is compulsory for all the cadets except Sikh cadets who wear rifle green turban. For physical training cadets wear brown canvas shoes and for drills black leather shoes called D.M.S (Drill March Shoes). Woolen vests are compulsory in cold areas whose colour varies khaki for army, dark blue for navy, and black for air. (Even NCC cadets wear INDIAN ARMY uniforms sometimes.)

Recruitment Modes & Criterias

Defence Recruitment Modes

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 and 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

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Indian Navy as an Officer
Branch/ Type to Entry	Age Limit	Educational Qualification	For Application Contact / See	Types of Commission
Executive
Cadet Entry (NDA)	16 1/2 - 19 yrs	10+2 Equivalent	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	Do	Permanent/ Short Service
University Entry Scheme	18 1/2 - 23 1/2yrs (Pre-final) 19 - 24 yrs (Final)	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	Permanente

Note:
       1.  Candidates applying under University Entry/ Direct Entry Scheme for Engineering and Electrical Branches may opt for seven years Short Service Commission or Permanent commission.

       2.  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.

       3.  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.

       4.  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 years 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 Weeks
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
Meteorologica	20-25 yrs	M.Sc.	Do	Do	And for Accounts upto 27 years

Note:
       1.  For Details and upto date information, contact Directorate of Personnel (Air Force), Vayu Bhavan, New Delhi

       2.  The details given above are subject to change and should be treated as a guide only and no as an authority..

Motto of Ncc

Unity & Discipline Example

The National Cadet Corps is the Indian military cadet corps with its head Quarters at New Delhi. It is open to school and college students on voluntary basis.The National Cadet Corps in India is a voluntary organization which recruits cadets from high schools, colleges and Universities all over India. The Cadets are given basic military training in small arms and parades. The officers and cadets have no liability for active military service once they complete their course but are given preference over normal candidates during selections based on the achievements in the corps.

Motto of NCC

     Unity and Discipline (Ekta aur Anushasan)

DG's four Cardinal Principals of Discipline

1. Obey with a smile
2. Be Punctual
3. Work hard and without fuss
4. Make no excuses and tell no lies

Aims of NCC

     1.To develop qualities of character, courage, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, spirit of adventure and sportsmanship and the ideals of selfless service among the youth to make them useful citizen.

     2.To create a human resource of organised trained and motivated youth to provide leadership in all walks of life including the Armed Forces and be always available for the service of the nation.

Oath

     "I do hereby solemnly promise that I will serve my motherland most truly and loyally and that, I will abide by the rules and regulations of the National Cadet Crops. Further under the command and control of my commanding officer I will participate in every camp most sincerely and wholeheartedly".

Pledge

     We the cadet of the national cadet corps, do solemnly pledge that we shall always uphold the unity of india.We resolve to be disciplined and responsible citizen of our nation.We shall undertake positive community service in the spirit of selflessness and concern for our fellow beings.

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Certification & Grading

Training

Total training period for SD and SW is 3 years with an extension of 1 year permissible & training period for JD & JW is of 2 years. Every cadet of the Senior or Junior Division has to undergo ser

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vice training for a period of at least 4 hours per week during the training year. However, no training is carried out during periods when the college or school through which a cadet is enrolled is closed for a vacation. Every cadet of the Senior and Junior Division has undergo service training for a minimum period of 75% of total hours during the annual college and school session. Every cadet during the training year to attend an annual training camp of 10 days duration for Senior Division, Senior Wing, Junior Division, Junior Wing.

Certificates & Examination

NccAirWing C - Certificate

There are Three Certificates in NCC. Below describes about it from lower value to higher value:-

• Certificate - A : It can be written by JD/ JW cadets of NCC, cadets of class 8 & 9. After passing those classes it can't be obtained
• Certificate - B : It can be written by SD / SW cadets of NCC, cadets after class 10 & those studying for +2, +3 (degree). In the second year of training they can appear for the same.
• Certificate - C : It is the Most important certificate for NCC cadet. Now it can be written in the 3 rd year of training, in the 3rd year of degree course / those having B certificate can write it in the first year after his +2 and in the 1st year of degree by SD / SW cadets only.

Grading in Certificate

Three grades are awarded (1) A grade, (2) B grade, (3) C grade.
The best grade is A grade, which has the highest value.

Ncc Air Wing Camps

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Ncc Ranks

NCC Ranks
Army	Navy	Air Force
Senior Under Officer (S.U/O)	Senior Cadet Captain	Senior Under Officer
Under Officer (U/O)	Junior Cadet Captain	Under Officer
Company Sergeant major (CSM) Company Q/M Sergeant (CQMS)	Petty Officer SM	Warrant Officer
Sergeant (SGT)	Leader Cadet	Sergeant
Corporal (CPL)	Cadet Class I	Corporal
Lance Corporal (LCPL)	Cadet Class II	Leading Flight Cadet
Cadet (CDT)	Cadet	Flight Cad

Associate NCC Officer

Ncc Cadets during C-Certificate Exam

ANO is an important link in the NCC organization between the BN and the cadets. As amatter of fact, ANO is the feeder node of NCC since he / she is the one who is in direct contact with the cadets all throughout the year. There are two training establishments namely Officers Training Academy, Kamptee and Women Officers Training School, Gwalior. These two institutions train the school and college teachers selected to head the company/troop. Courses in these institutions range from 21 days to 90 days in duration.
Associate NCC Officers are given following ranks according to their seniority and their training.

• For colleges (in charge of SD & SW):

1. Major
2. Captain
3. Lieutenant

• For schools (in charge of JD & JW (equivalent commissioned Officer)):

1. Chief Officer
2. 1st Officer
3. 2nd Officer
4. 3rd Officer