WHY DOES WE HAVE TO JOIN IN NCC ?
NCC teaches us how to walk, talk and makes a person completely smart. A person trained at NCC never fails in life and always ready to face any kind of challenges in life. Here we get a chance for adventurous activities which nowhere else are possible. It makes a complete man.
WHAT IS THE MOTO OF NCC?
Unity and Discipline (Ekta aur Anushasan)
WHAT ARE THE AIMS OF NCC ?
The aims of NCC as approved by Ministry Of Defense in March 2001. They are
- To develop character, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, spirit of adventure, sportsmanship and ideals of selfless service among the youth of the country.
- To create a human resource of organized, trained and motivated youth, to provide leadership in all walks of life and always be available for the service of the nation.
- To provide a suitable environment to motivate the youth to take up a career in the Armed Forces.
WHAT ARE THE FOUR CARDDINAL PRINCIPLES OF NCC?
1. Obey with a smile
2. Be Punctual
3. Work hard and without fuss
4. Make no excuses and tell no lies
2. Be Punctual
3. Work hard and without fuss
4. Make no excuses and tell no lies
WHAT IS THE OATH OF NCC?
"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".
WHAT IS THE PLEDGE OF NCC?
"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".
WHAT IS THE SONG OF NCC?
Hum Sab Bhartiya Hain, Hum Sab Bhartiya Hain.
Apni Manzil Ek Hai, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ek Hai, Ho, Ho, Ho, Ek Hai
Hum Sab Bhartiya Hain
Kashmir Ki Dharti Rani Hai,
Sartaj Himalaya Hai,
Sadiyon Se Hamne Isko Apne Khoon Se Pala Hai
Desh Ki Raksha Ki Khatir, Hum Shamshir Utha Lenge,
Hum Shamshir Utha Lenga.
Bikhere-Bikhere Tarey Hain Hum Lekin Jhilmil Ek Hai
Ha, Ha, Ha, Ek Hain
Hum Sab Bhartiya Hain,
Mandir Gurdware Bhi Hain Yahan
Aur Masjid Bhi Hai Yahan,
Girja Ka Hai Ghadiyal Kahin
Mullah Ki Kahin Hai Ajaan.
Ek Hi Apna Ram Hai, Ek Hi Allah Taala Hai,
Ek Hi Allah Taala Hai, Rang Birange Deepak Hai Hum,
Lekin Jagmag Ek Hai Ha, Ha, Ek Hai, Ho Ho, Ho, Ek Hai.
Hum Sab Bhartiya Hain, Hum Sab Bhartiya Hain.
Apni Manzil Ek Hai, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ek Hai, Ho, Ho, Ho, Ek Hai
Hum Sab Bhartiya Hain
Kashmir Ki Dharti Rani Hai,
Sartaj Himalaya Hai,
Sadiyon Se Hamne Isko Apne Khoon Se Pala Hai
Desh Ki Raksha Ki Khatir, Hum Shamshir Utha Lenge,
Hum Shamshir Utha Lenga.
Bikhere-Bikhere Tarey Hain Hum Lekin Jhilmil Ek Hai
Ha, Ha, Ha, Ek Hain
Hum Sab Bhartiya Hain,
Mandir Gurdware Bhi Hain Yahan
Aur Masjid Bhi Hai Yahan,
Girja Ka Hai Ghadiyal Kahin
Mullah Ki Kahin Hai Ajaan.
Ek Hi Apna Ram Hai, Ek Hi Allah Taala Hai,
Ek Hi Allah Taala Hai, Rang Birange Deepak Hai Hum,
Lekin Jagmag Ek Hai Ha, Ha, Ek Hai, Ho Ho, Ho, Ek Hai.
Hum Sab Bhartiya Hain, Hum Sab Bhartiya Hain.
WHAT ARE THE CAMPS ORGANIZED IN NCC?
- Annual Training Camps (ATC).
These are held within the state under the aegis of respective NCC Directorates. The camps are of 12 days duration for senior boys/girls and 10 days duration for junior boys/girls. - Centrally Organised Camps (COC).
These camps are of an all India nature and are planned by HQ DGNCC in consultation with the Directorates nominated to conduct them. Selected cadets, as per the vacancies allotted to each Directorate, participate in these camps. The following types of centrally organised camps are conducted. - Leadership Camps.
These camps are conducted on all India basis. There are four Advance Leadership Camps (ALC) and three Basic Leadership Camps held each year. - Thal Sainik Camp (TSC).
Two TSCs are conducted at RD parade ground, Delhi Cantt every year i.e. one for SD/JD boys and the other for SW/JW girls. - Vayu Sainik Camp (VSC).
This Centrally Organised Camp is organised for Air Wing Cadets. Cadets from all Directorates attend the camp. VSC is generally conducted in the month of Oct. - Nau Sainik Camp(NSC).
This Centrally Organized Naval Camp is conducted annually for selected Naval Wing Cadets. Boat pulling, regatta and sailing competitions are the main attractions of this camp. - Rock Climbing Camps.
Rock climbing camps are held each year to expose the cadets to the basics of rock climbing and to inculcate the spirit of adventure. - National Integration Camps (NIC).
The Camps are conducted on an all India basis and help bridge the cultural gap among various states of India. In addition the NCC conducts NICs at remote and forward areas to promote national integration. Special NICs are conducted regularly at Leh, Srinagar, North Eastern Region and at Port Blair. - Republic Day Camp (RDC) and Prime Minister’s (PM’s) Rally.
The Republic Day Camp is a prestigious camp inaugurated by the Vice President of India and visited by the Raksha Mantri, Raksha Rajya Mantri, Chief Minister of Delhi, the three Service Chiefs and other dignitaries. During the Camp a Horse show and cultural programmes are held wherein important dignitaries are invited as Chief Guests. The camp culminates in the Prime Minister’s Rally on 27 January every year which showcases all the activities of NCC. - Attachment Training.
NCC Army Wing cadets are given an opportunity to live and work in regular Service units in the form of attachment training. Every year a large number of officers and cadets including women officers and Senior Wing girl cadets get attached to various units of the Army for a duration of two weeks. - Attachment to Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA).
Every year selected SD/SW cadets are given attachment training with IMA and OTA respectively.
WHAT ARE THE NCC CAMPS ATTENDED BY KSRCE NCC CADETS?
1.Combined Annual Training Camp @ KSRCE - 2011 Camp - #01
Venue : KSR College of Engineering, Tiruchengode.
Date : 23 Nov 2011 to 02 Dec 2011 (10 days)
No. of Cadets Participated : 99+1 Care Taker
2.Combined Annual Training Camp @ Coimbatore - 2012 Camp - #02
Venue : Kovai kalai Magal College of Arts & Science, Narasipuram, Coimbatore.
Date : 20 Oct 2012 to 29 Oct 2012 (10 days)
No. of Cadets Participated : 47
3.Combined Annual Training Camp @ Salem - 2012 Camp - #03
Venue : Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Salem.
Date : 22 Dec 2012 to 31 Dec 2012 (10 days)
No. of Cadets participated : 39
4.Combined Annual Training Camp @ KSRCE - 2013 Camp - #04
Venue : KSR College of Engineering, Tiruchengode.
Date : 23 June 2013 to 02 July 2013 (10 days)
No. of Cadets participated : 23 + 1 ANO
5.National Integration Camp @ Nagrota - 2013 Camp - #05
Venue : Nagrota, Jammu ( Conducted by Jammu & Kashmir Directorate)
Date : 19 Oct 2013 to 30 Oct 2013 ( 12 days )
No. of Cadets Participated : 09 + 1 ANO
6.Combined Annual Training Camp @ Salem - 2013 Camp - #06
Venue : Thyagaraja Polytechnic College, Salem.
Date : 16 Nov 2013 to 25 Nov 2013 (10 days)
No. of Cadets to be participated : 20
7. Army Attachment Camp @ Secunderabad - 2014 Camp - #07
Venue : Secunerabad (Conducted by 54 Inf Div Sig Regt (AREN), Pin - 917854, c/o 56 APO, Bison Signal )
Date : 30 June 2014 to 16 July 2014 (15 days)
No. of Cadets participated : 31 + 1 ANO
8.Combined Annual Training Camp @ KSRCE - 2015 Camp - #08
Venue : KSR College of Engineering, Tiruchengode.
Date : 12 June 2015 to 21 June 2015 (10 days)
No. of Cadets participated : 43 + 1 ANO
9. National Integration Camp @ Rupnagar - 2016 Camp - #09
Venue : Rupnagar, Punjab ( Conducted by Punjab & Chandigarh Directorate)
Date : 07 Jan 2016 to 18 Jan 2016 ( 12 days )
No. of Cadets participated : 10
10.National Integration Camp @ Satara - 2016 Camp - #10
Venue : SATARA, Nearby Pune ( Conducted by Maharashtra Directorate)
Date : 23 May 2016 to 03 June 2016 ( 12 days )
No. of Cadets participated : 08+1 ANO
11. Combined Annual Training Camp @ Salem - 2016 Camp - #11
Venue : VMKV Engineering College, Salem.
Date : 17 June 2016 to 26 June 2016 (10 Days)
No. of Cadets Participated: 53 + 1 ANO
12. ARMY ATTACHMENT camp @ SECUNDERABAD - 2016 Camp - #12
Venue : Secunerabad (Conducted by 54 Inf Div Sig Regt (AREN), Pin - 917854, c/o 56 APO, Bison Signal )
Date : 03 Oct 2016 to 17 Oct 2016 ( 15 days )
No. of Cadets participated : 13
13. ROCK CLIMBING TRAINING camp @ Gwalior - 2016 Camp - #13
Venue : Gwalior
Date : 05 Nov 2016 to 16 Nov 2016 ( 12 days )
No. of Cadets participated : 03
Venue : KSR College of Engineering, Tiruchengode.
Date : 23 Nov 2011 to 02 Dec 2011 (10 days)
No. of Cadets Participated : 99+1 Care Taker
2.Combined Annual Training Camp @ Coimbatore - 2012 Camp - #02
Venue : Kovai kalai Magal College of Arts & Science, Narasipuram, Coimbatore.
Date : 20 Oct 2012 to 29 Oct 2012 (10 days)
No. of Cadets Participated : 47
3.Combined Annual Training Camp @ Salem - 2012 Camp - #03
Venue : Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Salem.
Date : 22 Dec 2012 to 31 Dec 2012 (10 days)
No. of Cadets participated : 39
4.Combined Annual Training Camp @ KSRCE - 2013 Camp - #04
Venue : KSR College of Engineering, Tiruchengode.
Date : 23 June 2013 to 02 July 2013 (10 days)
No. of Cadets participated : 23 + 1 ANO
5.National Integration Camp @ Nagrota - 2013 Camp - #05
Venue : Nagrota, Jammu ( Conducted by Jammu & Kashmir Directorate)
Date : 19 Oct 2013 to 30 Oct 2013 ( 12 days )
No. of Cadets Participated : 09 + 1 ANO
6.Combined Annual Training Camp @ Salem - 2013 Camp - #06
Venue : Thyagaraja Polytechnic College, Salem.
Date : 16 Nov 2013 to 25 Nov 2013 (10 days)
No. of Cadets to be participated : 20
7. Army Attachment Camp @ Secunderabad - 2014 Camp - #07
Venue : Secunerabad (Conducted by 54 Inf Div Sig Regt (AREN), Pin - 917854, c/o 56 APO, Bison Signal )
Date : 30 June 2014 to 16 July 2014 (15 days)
No. of Cadets participated : 31 + 1 ANO
8.Combined Annual Training Camp @ KSRCE - 2015 Camp - #08
Venue : KSR College of Engineering, Tiruchengode.
Date : 12 June 2015 to 21 June 2015 (10 days)
No. of Cadets participated : 43 + 1 ANO
9. National Integration Camp @ Rupnagar - 2016 Camp - #09
Venue : Rupnagar, Punjab ( Conducted by Punjab & Chandigarh Directorate)
Date : 07 Jan 2016 to 18 Jan 2016 ( 12 days )
No. of Cadets participated : 10
10.National Integration Camp @ Satara - 2016 Camp - #10
Venue : SATARA, Nearby Pune ( Conducted by Maharashtra Directorate)
Date : 23 May 2016 to 03 June 2016 ( 12 days )
No. of Cadets participated : 08+1 ANO
11. Combined Annual Training Camp @ Salem - 2016 Camp - #11
Venue : VMKV Engineering College, Salem.
Date : 17 June 2016 to 26 June 2016 (10 Days)
No. of Cadets Participated: 53 + 1 ANO
12. ARMY ATTACHMENT camp @ SECUNDERABAD - 2016 Camp - #12
Venue : Secunerabad (Conducted by 54 Inf Div Sig Regt (AREN), Pin - 917854, c/o 56 APO, Bison Signal )
Date : 03 Oct 2016 to 17 Oct 2016 ( 15 days )
No. of Cadets participated : 13
13. ROCK CLIMBING TRAINING camp @ Gwalior - 2016 Camp - #13
Venue : Gwalior
Date : 05 Nov 2016 to 16 Nov 2016 ( 12 days )
No. of Cadets participated : 03
WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS TO JOIN IN NCC?
Eligibility Conditions
(a) Citizen of India or a subject of Nepal.
(b) Bearing good moral character.
(c) Enrolled in an educational institution.
(d) Meets the prescribed medical standards.
(e) Age
Junior Division/Wing (Boys/Girls) - 13 years to 18½ years
Senior Division/Wing (Boys/Girls) - Upto 26 years
(f) Enrolment Period
Junior Division/Wing (Boys/Girls) - 2 years
Senior Division/Wing (Boys/Girls) - 3 years
Application for Enrolment
(a) A student desirous of being enrolled in the Senior Division shall apply to the Officer Commanding of the nearest NCC Unit; while a student desirous of being enrolled in the Junior Division should apply to the Headmaster/Principal of the school in the prescribed form.
(b) There is provision for students desirous of enrolling in NCC even from educational institutions that are not enlisted as NCC sub-units. In this provision of ‘Open Category’, the student needs to approach the Commanding Officer of the nearest NCC Unit for further guidance. The students can thus avail NCC training from institutions that are already NCC sub-units, subject to following conditions:-
(i) The educational institution in which the student is studying should not be having NCC.
(ii) The educational institution in which the student is desirous of undergoing NCC training should be placed under an NCC unit that has been declared an “Open Unit” by the Competent Authority.
This scheme assists in extending Senior Division/Senior Wing coverage to those 10+2 schools which have only Junior Division functioning in those schools and Senior Division unit cannot be allotted due to some reason or the other. Further, it lends an opportunity to those certificate holders, who wish to obtain ‘B’ and ‘C’ certificates and do not have NCC in their colleges.
Application for Enrollment:-
(1) A student desirous of being enrolled in the Senior Division shall apply to the Officer commanding the unit.
(2) A student desirous of being enrolled in the Junior Division shall apply to the Headmaster of the school providing the unit or part thereof.
(3) The Officer to whom an application under sub-rule (1) has been made, shall cause the applicant to fill up and sign in his presence a statement in Form I.
(4) The Headmaster to whom an application under sub-rule (2) has been made shall cause the applicant to fill up and sign in his presence a statement in Form II.
Verification
When an application is made to a Commanding Officer or a Headmaster under rule 7, he shall satisfy himself that the application is in proper form and that the applicant fulfils the conditions of enrolment specified in rule 5 or 6, as the case may be. The Commanding Officer or the Headmaster may make such further enquiry regarding the suitability of the applicant for enrolment in the unit or part thereof in which he desires to be enrolled, as may be prescribed in this behalf, by the State Government.
Medical Examination
If the Commanding Officer or the Headmaster is satisfied that the application is in order, and that the applicant fulfils the conditions of enrolment and that he is suitable for enrolment in the unit or part thereof in which he desires to be enrolled, he shall cause the applicant to be medically examined.
If the Commanding Officer or the Headmaster is not satisfied that the application is in order or that the applicant fulfils the conditions of enrolment or that he is suitable to be enrolled in the unit or part thereof or the applicant is reported to be medically unfit for service in the National Cadet Corps, the Commanding Officer or the Headmaster shall reject the application and shall inform the applicant accordingly.
Method of Enrollment-
(1) If the Commanding Officer does not reject the application, the applicant shall be accepted for enrolment in the Senior Division/Wing, and shall be required to sign a declaration in Form I. If the applicant is a minor, his father or guardian shall also be required to sign a declaration provided in the form.
(2) If the Headmaster does not reject the application, the applicant shall be accepted for enrolment in the Junior Division. The applicant shall be required to sign a declaration in Form II and his father or guardian shall also be required to sign a declaration in the Form.
(3) If the Commanding Officer or the Headmaster is satisfied that the applicant, or his father or guardian in the case of a minor applicant, understand the questions put to the applicant and consent to the conditions of service, he shall sign a certificate to that effect on the said Form, and the applicant shall thereupon be deemed to have been enrolled.
*NOTE :- Rule means NCC Acts & Rule
(a) Citizen of India or a subject of Nepal.
(b) Bearing good moral character.
(c) Enrolled in an educational institution.
(d) Meets the prescribed medical standards.
(e) Age
Junior Division/Wing (Boys/Girls) - 13 years to 18½ years
Senior Division/Wing (Boys/Girls) - Upto 26 years
(f) Enrolment Period
Junior Division/Wing (Boys/Girls) - 2 years
Senior Division/Wing (Boys/Girls) - 3 years
Application for Enrolment
(a) A student desirous of being enrolled in the Senior Division shall apply to the Officer Commanding of the nearest NCC Unit; while a student desirous of being enrolled in the Junior Division should apply to the Headmaster/Principal of the school in the prescribed form.
(b) There is provision for students desirous of enrolling in NCC even from educational institutions that are not enlisted as NCC sub-units. In this provision of ‘Open Category’, the student needs to approach the Commanding Officer of the nearest NCC Unit for further guidance. The students can thus avail NCC training from institutions that are already NCC sub-units, subject to following conditions:-
(i) The educational institution in which the student is studying should not be having NCC.
(ii) The educational institution in which the student is desirous of undergoing NCC training should be placed under an NCC unit that has been declared an “Open Unit” by the Competent Authority.
This scheme assists in extending Senior Division/Senior Wing coverage to those 10+2 schools which have only Junior Division functioning in those schools and Senior Division unit cannot be allotted due to some reason or the other. Further, it lends an opportunity to those certificate holders, who wish to obtain ‘B’ and ‘C’ certificates and do not have NCC in their colleges.
Application for Enrollment:-
(1) A student desirous of being enrolled in the Senior Division shall apply to the Officer commanding the unit.
(2) A student desirous of being enrolled in the Junior Division shall apply to the Headmaster of the school providing the unit or part thereof.
(3) The Officer to whom an application under sub-rule (1) has been made, shall cause the applicant to fill up and sign in his presence a statement in Form I.
(4) The Headmaster to whom an application under sub-rule (2) has been made shall cause the applicant to fill up and sign in his presence a statement in Form II.
Verification
When an application is made to a Commanding Officer or a Headmaster under rule 7, he shall satisfy himself that the application is in proper form and that the applicant fulfils the conditions of enrolment specified in rule 5 or 6, as the case may be. The Commanding Officer or the Headmaster may make such further enquiry regarding the suitability of the applicant for enrolment in the unit or part thereof in which he desires to be enrolled, as may be prescribed in this behalf, by the State Government.
Medical Examination
If the Commanding Officer or the Headmaster is satisfied that the application is in order, and that the applicant fulfils the conditions of enrolment and that he is suitable for enrolment in the unit or part thereof in which he desires to be enrolled, he shall cause the applicant to be medically examined.
If the Commanding Officer or the Headmaster is not satisfied that the application is in order or that the applicant fulfils the conditions of enrolment or that he is suitable to be enrolled in the unit or part thereof or the applicant is reported to be medically unfit for service in the National Cadet Corps, the Commanding Officer or the Headmaster shall reject the application and shall inform the applicant accordingly.
Method of Enrollment-
(1) If the Commanding Officer does not reject the application, the applicant shall be accepted for enrolment in the Senior Division/Wing, and shall be required to sign a declaration in Form I. If the applicant is a minor, his father or guardian shall also be required to sign a declaration provided in the form.
(2) If the Headmaster does not reject the application, the applicant shall be accepted for enrolment in the Junior Division. The applicant shall be required to sign a declaration in Form II and his father or guardian shall also be required to sign a declaration in the Form.
(3) If the Commanding Officer or the Headmaster is satisfied that the applicant, or his father or guardian in the case of a minor applicant, understand the questions put to the applicant and consent to the conditions of service, he shall sign a certificate to that effect on the said Form, and the applicant shall thereupon be deemed to have been enrolled.
*NOTE :- Rule means NCC Acts & Rule
What is National Cadet Corps ?
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a youth development movement. It has enormous potential for nation building. The NCC provides opportunities to the youth of the country for their all-round development with a sense of Duty, Commitment, Dedication, Discipline and Moral Values so that they become able leaders and useful citizens. The NCC provides exposure to the cadets in a wide range of activities., with a distinct emphasis on Social Services, Discipline and Adventure Training. The NCC is open to all regular students of schools and colleges on a voluntary basis. The students have no liability for active military service.
What is the NCC symbol/insignia?
It is the NCC Crest in gold in the middle, with the letters “NCC”; encircled by a wreath of seventeen lotus with a background in Red, Blue and Light blue.
What do the colours Red ,Dark Blue and Light blue in the NCC Crest depict?
Red depicts the Army, Deep Blue depicts the Navy and Light Blue depicts the Air Force.
What do the Lotus flowers depicts in NCC Crest?
The seventeen lotuses represent the 17 State Directorates.
When is the NCC Day observed?
The NCC Day is observed on the four Sunday of November.
Which Ministry at the National level deals with NCC?
The Ministry of Defense.
Which Ministry deals with NCC in all States?
Education.
What is the composition of Directorate General NCC?
It is headed by the Director General (DG), an Army Officer of the rank of Lieutnant General. The DG is assisted by two Additional Directors General (ADG), one a Major General from the Army and other a Rear Admiral from the Navy or an Air Vice Marshal from the Air Force. The Director General has a staff which is drawn from the three services - Army, Navy and Air Force. There are five Deputy Directors General (DD’sG) of the rank of Brigadier and equivalent, of which three are Brigadiers and one either a Commodore (Navy) or an Air Commodore (Air Force) and one a civilian officer.
Where is the NCC Head quarter at the National level located?
At New Delhi.
What is a NCC Directorate?
The NCC at the state level is divided into 17 Directorates, in which each state or group of states forms a Directorate. The smaller states and union territories are attached with Directorates of the bigger states. Each Directorate is under the command of an Officer equivalent to the rank of a Brigadier (being upgraded to the rank of Major General) or its equivalent from the other two Services.
What is a NCC Group?
The Directorates are further sub-divided into Groups, which varies according to the size of the state, each under the command of an Officer equivalent to the rank of Colonel (being upgraded to the rank of Brigadier). In all, there are 95 Group HQ’s in the country.
What is the composition of a NCC Group?
A Group consists of NCC Battalions, Air Force & Naval units. Other than the Group Commander, each Group HQ has an Administrative Officer and a Training Officer with ranks of either a Lieutenant Colonel or a Major.
What is a NCC unit and what is its composition?
The Groups are further sub-divided into Battalions, each commanded by a Lt Col or its equivalent from the other two Services, and an Officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or Major as the Administrative Officer. Each Battalion also has a number of Junior Commissioned Officer’s (JCO’s) and Non-Commissioned Officer’s (NCO’s) known as “Permanent Instructors ( PI) Staff”, senior-most JCO being of the rank of Subedar Major.
What is a NCC Company?
The basic functional sub-unit in colleges and Plus Two institutions, having SW/SD Cadets is a Company. It is mandatory that the cadets of a particular company are from the same institution having the sub-unit. However, there is a provision for a system of giving Open Vacancy specifically to a NCC Sub-unit of some institutions, as a special case, where students from other institutions which are not holding NCC can also join.
What is a NCC Troop?
The basic functional sub-unit in schools, having JW/JD Cadets, is a Troop.
How many NCC units can be allotted to an institution?
There are no such fixed numbers.
What are the Teacher’s/Instructors (at the Schools) and Lecturers/ Professors/ Instructors (at the Colleges) with the NCC known as?
They are referred to as: Associate NCC Officers (ANO’s).
Who is responsible for the conduct of NCC activities in an institution?
The ANO. He is in control of the cadets and is responsible to plan and organize training with the assistance of the Permanent Instructional (PI) staff, detailed by the NCC unit.
NCC Officer (ANO) is the main key functionary of NCC in Colleges/ Schools. What role does the Head Master/Principal play in the implementation of this program?
Since NCC is a part of the educational programme, the primary responsibility rests with the Principal/ Headmaster. Their close association with all the activities of the sub-unit in their institution will facilitate the former doing well. Periodic visit to parades, formal inspection of the sub unit once a month on a fixed day, visit to training camps in which his/her sub- unit is participating and so on will significantly contribute in achieving the Aims of the NCC programme.
Are there any Physical Criterion for a Student to join NCC? If so what are they?
Yes, the cadet has to fulfill the Physical Proficiency Test (PPT).
They are
1. The cadets are able to complete the distance 2.4 Kms in 12 Minutes.
2. Able to take 15 push-ups.
2. Able to take 15 sit-ups.
3. Able to cover the 100 meter distance in 12 seconds.
5. Able to count 15 nos in 5 meter shuttle.
The more details are specified at Rule 5(d) and 6(d) of the NCC Rules.
They are
1. The cadets are able to complete the distance 2.4 Kms in 12 Minutes.
2. Able to take 15 push-ups.
2. Able to take 15 sit-ups.
3. Able to cover the 100 meter distance in 12 seconds.
5. Able to count 15 nos in 5 meter shuttle.
The more details are specified at Rule 5(d) and 6(d) of the NCC Rules.
What sort of activities are undertaken in NCC?
Activities in NCC are categorized as under:-
(a) Institutional Training
(b) Camp Training
(c) Attachment Training (Service Unit)
(d) Air wing Training
(e) Naval wing Training
(f) Social Service and Community Development Activities.
(g) Youth Exchange Program
(h) Conduct of Republic Day Camp
(i) Conduct of course at OTA Kamptee and OTA Gwalior for ANO’s.
(j) Career Counselling and Personality Development..
(k) Remount & Veterinary Unit Training.
(l) Conduct of Certificate Examinations.
(m) Conduct of Adventure Activities.
(a) Institutional Training
(b) Camp Training
(c) Attachment Training (Service Unit)
(d) Air wing Training
(e) Naval wing Training
(f) Social Service and Community Development Activities.
(g) Youth Exchange Program
(h) Conduct of Republic Day Camp
(i) Conduct of course at OTA Kamptee and OTA Gwalior for ANO’s.
(j) Career Counselling and Personality Development..
(k) Remount & Veterinary Unit Training.
(l) Conduct of Certificate Examinations.
(m) Conduct of Adventure Activities.
Can I get any award for some extraordinary work/performance?
Merit and extraordinary work/performance is duly recognized at every level (at the Sub-Unit/ Unit/ Group/ Directorate/ HQ DGNCC levels) and is adequately rewarded/awarded in the NCC. For details contact you’re OC/CO Unit.
Can I get any chance for visiting other States in the country or abroad? How?
Yes. If you are selected for Centrally Organised Camps/ Youth Exchange Programme.
Am I supposed to participate in election campaigns, rallies as an NCC Cadet?
No.
Am I supposed to administer injections during immunization programmes ?
No.
Can I involve myself in ‘Tree Plantations’; How many saplings will I have to plant in a year and will I get any certificate?
Yes. There are no fixed numbers. A certificate is awarded.
Is Army, Air Force and Navy training given to an NCC cadet, and if so with what purpose?
Yes. It exposes cadets to a regimented way of life which is essential for inculcating the values of discipline, dutifulness, punctuality, orderliness, smartness, respect for rightful authority, good and correct work ethos and self-confidence.
What is the age limit for a student to join NCC?
For JD/JW Cadets : 13-18.5 Years. For SD/SW Cadets : Upto 24 years of age.
Do NCC units have any connection with other voluntary organizations?
Yes; in implementing Community Development and Social service activities.
Are NCC cadets exposed to work in Natural disasters & calamities?
Yes. With permission of parents of cadets.
If I join NCC is it compulsory for me to join the Armed Forces thereafter?
No.