Cadet Benefits
| 1) | PHILOSOPHY OF TRAINING | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Introduction Training in NCC instils qualities like nationalism, patriotism, discipline, team spirit, esprit-de-corps, leadership and self confidence and promotes overall personality development. NCC gives a tremendous opportunity to one and all for betterment, irrespective of caste, creed, religion or economic status. Based on the aims of NCC, the organisation has laid down training syllabi for the cadets. The syllabi for the Junior Division cadets covers a period of two years and for Senior Division cadets a period of three years. Except for minor variations, the syllabi for each Division is similar for both Boy and Girl cadets. The training year matches the academic and financial years. Training Activities The training activities of NCC can be broadly classified as under:- (a) Institutional Training Camps and Attachment Training (i) Camp Training. (ii) Attachment Training (Service/Units). (iii) Naval Wing Activities. (iv) Air Wing Activities. (b) Social Service and Community Development Activities. (c) Youth Exchange Programme (YEP). (d) Adventure Training and Sports. |
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| 2) | Institutional Training | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This training is mostly carried out in schools and colleges by the cadets. In addition, depending upon the type of wing, basic knowledge of that Service is imparted to the cadets e.g gliding and powered flying for Air Wing cadets and boat pulling and sailing for Naval Wing cadets. Camp Training. Camp training constitutes the most important part of NCC training. Every cadet in the NCC is expected to attend at least two camps during one’s tenure to complete the Training Syllabi. (a) 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. (b) 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.
(i) 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.
Attachment Training.(ii) Thal Sainik Camp (TSC). Two TSCs are conducted at RD parade ground, Delhi Cantt every yeari.e. one for SD/JD boys and the other for SW/JW girls. (iii) 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. (iv) 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. (v) 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. (vi) 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. (vii) 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. 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 ofthe Army for a duration of two weeks. Attachment to Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers Training Acadamy (OTA). Every year selected SD/SW cadets are given attachment training with IMA and OTA respectively. Naval Wing Activities. Naval wing syllabus is common for both boys & girls. During sea training naval subjects like Seamanship, Navigation, Communication,Gunnery, Damage Control and Ship Safety are taught to cadets. Swimming, ScubaDiving and Wind Surfing are other interesting activities. Air Wing Activities. Gliding, Microlite Flying and attachment training with Air Force Stations/Establishments are the main activities. Social Service and Community Development Youth Exchange Programme (YEP) The aim of YEP is a country-to-country exchange of cadets belonging to NCC/equivalent Govt/Youth Organisations of friendly countries and participation in NCC activities of the host country to create an increased awareness among participants and appreciation of each others’ socio-economic and cultural realities. Adventure Training and Sports NCC takes part in Subroto Cup Football Tournament, Jawahar Lal Nehru Hockey Cup Tournament and Mavlankar Shooting Championship on regular basis. Other than this, NCC cadets take part in Mountaineering, Trekking and Cycle/Motorcycle expeditions, Parachute Sailing, Para Courses,Slithering , Desert Safari and White Water Rafting. |
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| 3) | Induction for NCC Cadet | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Induction into NCC is on voluntary basis and students both boys and girls can join at the age of 13 years in Junior Division (JD)/Junior Wing (JW) (Class VIII to X) and in Senior Division (SD)/Senior Wing (SW) from class XI onwards. Eligibility Conditions for Certificate Examination
(a) ‘A’ Certificate
Grading
(i) The candidate must have attended a minimum of 75% of total training periods laid down in the syllabus for the first and second years of Junior Division/ Wing NCC (All Wings).
(b) ‘B’ Certificate(ii) Must have attended one Annual Training Camp.
The cadet must have attended a minimum of 75% of total training period laid down in the syllabus for the first and second years for Senior Division Wing NCC (All Wings).
(c) ‘C’ Certificate1) Must have attended one Annual Training Camp/NIC. 2) Cadets possessing ‘A’ certificate will be awarded 10 bonus marks. 3) An Air Wing Cadet must do a minimum of 10 Glide Launches.
1) The candidate must be in possession of Certificate ‘B’.
2) The cadet must be in third year of SD/SW NCC Training. 3) The cadet must have attended a minimum of 75% of the periods of 3rd year syllabus during the academic session. 4) Must have attended Two ATCs or one ATC and in addition one of the following:-
√ Republic Day Camp at Delhi (RDC).
√ Centrally Organised Camp (COC). √ Para Training Camp (PTC). √ National Integration Camp (NIC) (when applicable for SD/SW Cadets). √ All India Trekking Expedition (DG NCC organised). √ All India Mountaineering Expedition (DG NCC organised). √ Attachment Training with Service units. √ Any one of the Adventure Courses approved by DG NCC. √ Sailing Expedition , with actual sailing exceeding 10 days, duly approved by DG NCC. √ Any cadet participating in National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) matches as part of DG NCCteam. A cadet has to obtain 45% marks ineach paper and 50% marks in the aggregate to pass the examinations. Grading based on total marks obtained will be awarded as follows:- A. Grading `A’ - Cadets obtaining 80% marks or above. B. Grading `B’ - Cadets obtaining 65% marks and above but below 80%. C. Grading `C’ - Cadets obtaining 50% marks and above but below 65%. D. Fail - Cadets obtaining less than 45% in any paper or less than 50% of the aggregate. |
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| 4) | INCENTIVES FOR NCC CADETS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Introduction From time to time Central and State Governments announce number of incentives for NCC Cadets. These incentives are in the field of employment as well as academics and personal incentives including medals, trophies, cash awards etc. These are listed as under:- Concession in Employment
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| 5) | Financial Benefits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The expenditure incurred on NCC training is borne by the Govt. A cadet does not have to pay for uniform, camps, parade, adventure sports, or transportation from a central place to the place of training. In addition they are given good refreshment during parade and wholesome meals during camps. In order to make cadets’ association with NCC more pleasant and rewarding, various kinds of financial assistance are also given to the deserving cadets. Cadets Welfare Society:- In order to provide financial assistance and relief to cadets who sustain injury/death during NCC related activities, a Society named NCC Cadets Welfare Society was established and registered in Feb 1985 under the Societies Registration Act 1860. Aims of the Society. The present aims of Cadets Welfare Society are:- (a) To give financial assistance to cadets NOK/nominee in case of a demise during NCC activity. (b) To give financial relief to cadets on sustaining injury / disability during NCC activity. (c) To grant scholarships to academically brilliant students. (d) To grant Best and 2nd Best Cadet awards at Group level. To conduct sports and adventure activities which cannot be funded by Public Funds. Financial Assistance/Relief. The Society is granting financial assistance and relief, as under, to cadets who sustain injury or death during NCC related activity as well as for sports and adventure activities.
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| 6) | Scholarships | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A scholarship scheme was introduced in 1991 where 250 scholarships of Rs.2,000/- each were awarded to academically brilliant NCC cadets. The scheme in its present form awards Rs.5,000/- each which are distributed amongst the 17 Dtes based on their enrolled strength of cadets. Best Cadet Awards. Best Cadet Cash Awards are given to two cadets from each category i.e. JD, JW, SD, SW in every GroupHQ with Rs 3,000/- to each Best Cadet and Rs. 2,000/- to each 2nd Best Cadet. A total of 760 cash awards are given every year. Sports and Adventure Activities. In Oct 1996 the scope of the Society was expanded to fund such sports and adventure activities which cannot ordinarily be funded by Public Funds. The Society also grants loans for conduct of sports/adventure activities pending sanction of funds from MOD. Sahara Scholarships. In 2002 the Sahara Group introduced an Annual Sahara Scholarship Scheme with a corpus fund of Rs 3 Crores. Rs 1 Crores is to be given annually as scholarships to academically brilliant cadets. A total of 1016 scholarships with the following breakdown are given as follows:-
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