Benefits of NCC

1. Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded to cadets who pass class 10^th and 12^th examination at Rs 6000/- and Rs 12,000/- respectively as one-time payment. Not a lot, but it surely helps to complement the pocket money given by your parents. 66 cadets doing professional courses are also awarded Rs 30,000/- each for one year and is common for Boys and Girls cadets all over India.
2. Reservation in Education
Many competitive exams have reservation for certificate holders in terms of awarding ranks.
3. Security Agencies
There are some security agencies both private and government who prefer recruiting NCC certificate holders thereby giving them an edge over other candidates with a handsome pay.
4. Defence Benefits
For the candidates who aspire to join the defence forces, NCC "C" certificate is a golden opportunity for them to go to SSB directly. These candidates are exempted from giving the common entrance exam and are called directly for SSB.
i. CDSE (Men)
If a candidate clears his CDSE and subsequent SSB, he will have the following reservation in various academies. A separate merit list is prepared for NCC cadets with "C" certificate.
- IMA - 3-15 vacancies reserved for "C" Certificate (Army Wing) holders
- INA - 05-08 vacancies reserved for "C" Certificate (Naval Wing) holders
ii. Special Entry (Men and Women)
- OTA Chennai "-50 vacancies for "C" certificate holders for NCC Spl. Entry (non tech)
- AFA Hyderabad - 10% vacancies reserved for "C" certificate Air Wing holders in all courses.
iii. Recruitment as Jawan
If a cadets wants to join the defence forces as as Soldier GD/clk/skt/tech/tdn cat, he will be eligible for the award of following benefits:
- "A" Certificate: 05 marks (GD) 05 marks (clk/skt/tech) 05 marks (tdn)
- "B" Certificate: 10 marks (GD) 10 marks (clk/skt/tech) 10 marks (tdn)
- "C" Certificate: Holders of C certificate and who have participated in Republic day parade will be exempted from CEE for rect sol clk /skt, sol tech and sol NA cat and will be awarded 100% marks in lieu of CEE.
5. Other Benfits of "C" Certificate
- For ORs, Sailors, Airmen: 5 to 10 percent bonus marks awarded for recruitment.
- Para Military Forces: 2 to 10 bonus marks awarded for recruitment
- Department of telecommunication: Bonus marks awarded for recruitment
- CRPF: NCC cadets holding 3rd division degree eligible for recruitment to gazetted posts.
- NCC: Civilian Gliding instructors/Girl Cadet Instructors/ Whole Time Lady Officers.
- State Govts: Preference for State Services in certain States.
- Industry: Some industries give preference to NCC C certificate holders for various jobs related with the field of security.
- NCC Games: Cash awards to teams and individuals for excellence.
6. Non-Tangible Benfits while serving in NCC
- Annual Training Camps: You will make a lot of friends from various schools and colleges of the city.
- Republic Day Camp at Delhi (RDC): How can anyone else get a chance to march at Rajpath while still studying?
- Para Training Camp (PTC): Selected cadet get to undergo Parajumping at PTS, Agra along with Indian commandos and get to wear the coveted Para Wings.
- National Integration Camp (NIC): You will make a lot of friends from various schools and colleges from all over India.
- All India Trekking Expedition: Trekking in various hillstations and other places of interest.
- All India Mountaineering Expedition: Basic and Advanced Mountaineering course for selected cadets.
- Attachments with Army Unit, Air Force Stations, Naval Base/ Establishment/ Ship/ Sea Training, Service Hospital.
- Adventure Courses: Mountaineering Basic Course, Mountaineering Advance Course, Water Skiing/Snow Skiing Courses, Snow & Ice (Condensed) Course, Sailing expedition, NRAI Matches, Scuba Diving Course
- International Outreach: Youth Exchange Programme, Foreign cruise (Navy or Coast Guard).
- Air Wing Cadets get to fly Micro light aircraft as part of their training.