Indian Army NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2025 Notification, Apply Online from 14th February 2025: The Indian Army invites applications from 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 58th Course – October 2025. The closing date for submission of applications is 15th March 2025.
Indian Army NCC Special Entry 2025
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Post Name |
No of Posts |
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NCC Men |
70 |
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NCC Women |
06 |
✅ Indian Army NCC Special Entry 2025 Age Limit:
✔️ For National Cadet Corps (NCC) candidates (including wards of Battle Casualties) – Minimum 19 years and Maximum 25 years.
✔️ Age Relaxation as per rules.
✅ NCC Special Entry 2025 Salary:
✔️ Lieutenant: Level 10 56,100 – 1,77,500
✔️ Captain: Level 10B 61,300 – 1,93,900
✔️ Major: Level 11 69,400 – 2,07,200
✔️ Lieutenant Colonel: Level 12A 1,21,200 – 2,12,400
✔️ Colonel: Level 13 1,30,600 – 2,15,900
✔️ Brigadier: Level 13A 1,39,600 – 2,17,600
✔️ Major General: Level 14 1,44,200 – 2,18,200
✔️ Lieutenant General HAG Scale: Level 15 1,82,200 – 2,24,100
✔️ Lieutenant Gen HAG+Scale: Level 16 2,05,400 – 2,24,400
✔️ VCOAS/Army Commander/ Lieutenant General (NFSG): Level 17 2,25,000/-(fixed)
✔️ COAS: Level 18 2,50,000/-(fixed)
✅ Eligibility Criteria for NCC Special Entry 2025:
✔️ For NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders:
(1) Degree of a recognized University or equivalent with an aggregate of a minimum of 50% marks taking into account marks of all the years/ semesters.
(2) Those studying in the final year are also allowed to apply provided they have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the first two/three years. Such students will need to secure an overall aggregate of a minimum of 50% marks if selected in an interview failing which their candidature will be cancelled.
(3) Service in NCC – Should have served for at least two academic years in the senior Division/ Wing of NCC.
(4) Grading – Should have obtained a minimum of a ‘B’ Grade in the ‘C’ Certificate Exam of NCC.
✔️ For Ward of Battle Casualties of Army Personnel:
(1) Degree of a recognized University or equivalent with an aggregate of a minimum of 50% marks taking into account marks of all the years/ semesters.
(2) NCC ‘C’ Certificate not required for Wards of Battle Casualties.
✅ NCC Special Entry Physical Standards:
(a) Height and Weight – The minimum acceptable height is 157.5 cm with co-related weight and for women candidates is 152 cm and 42 Kg. In the case of candidates belonging to the North East and Hilly Areas like Gorkhas, Nepalese, Assamese and Garhwalis, the height is relaxed by 5 cm and weight commensurate with reduced height. In the case of candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum acceptable height is reduced by 2 cm.
(b) Visual Standards – For male candidates 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.
✅ NCC Special Entry Selection Process 2025:
(a) Shortlisting of Applications – Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) reserves the right to fix the cutoff percentage of marks for shortlisting applications, without assigning any reason. After shortlisting of applications, the Centre allotment will be intimated to the candidate via their email. After allotment of the Selection Centre, candidates will have to log in to the website and select their SSB dates on a first come first served basis, up to a specified date, as notified on the website.
(b) Only shortlisted eligible candidates will undergo SSB at Selection Centres, Allahabad (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bangalore (Karnataka) and Kapurthala (PB). A call-up letter for an SSB interview will be issued by the respective Selection Centre on candidates’ registered e-mail ID and SMS only. Allotment of the Selection Centre is at the discretion of the Directorate General of Recruiting, IHQ of MoD (Army) and NO request for changes will be entertained in this regard.
(c) Candidates will be put through two two-stage selection procedures. Those who clear Stage I will go to Stage II. Those who fail in stage I will be returned on the same day. The duration of SSB interviews is five days and details of the same are available at the Indian Army’s official website. This will be followed by a medical examination for the candidates who get recommended after Stage II.
(d) Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit, will be issued joining letter for training in the order of merit depending on the number of vacancies available.
✅ How to Apply for Indian Army NCC Special Entry 2025?
➢ Eligible candidates are required to apply online through the Join Indian Army official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in -> Click on ‘Officer Entry Application/Login’ and then click ‘Registration’ from 14th February 2025.
➢ The candidates are required to enter all required details and upload self-attested required documents.
➢ The last date for registration of online applications is 15/03/2025 up to 15:00 Hours.
✅ Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is the Indian Army NCC Special Entry Scheme 2025?
The Indian Army NCC Special Entry Scheme 2025 is a recruitment program under which the Indian Army invites applications for the grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in the 58th Course starting in October 2025. It is open to married/unmarried male and unmarried female candidates who are NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders, including wards of battle casualties of Army personnel.
2. Who is eligible to apply for the NCC Special Entry 2025?
Eligibility: Married/unmarried male and unmarried female candidates with an NCC ‘C’ Certificate.
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 19 and 25 years of age.
Special Consideration: Wards of battle casualties of Army personnel are also eligible to apply.
3. How many vacancies are available in the NCC Special Entry Scheme 2025?
NCC Men: 70 posts
NCC Women: 06 posts
Total: 76 posts
4. What are the important dates for the Indian Army NCC Special Entry 2025 application process?
Application Start Date: 14th February 2025
Application Closing Date: 15th March 2025
5. How can candidates apply for the NCC Special Entry Scheme 2025?
Candidates can apply online through the official Indian Army website. The application window will be open from 14th February 2025 to 15th March 2025. Detailed instructions and the application link will be provided in the official notification.