NCC Special Entry 58th-Course Notification Out

Applications are invited from unmarried males and unmarried females (including Wards of Battle Casualties of Indian Army Personnel), for the grant of Short Service Commission in the Indian Army.

Date Of Notification	14th  Dec 2024
Application Start Date	14th Feb 2025
Application End Date	15th March 2025
Course Commencement	October 2025

 

The Indian Army has released the notification for the NCC Special Entry Scheme 58th Course, scheduled to commence in October 2025. This scheme invites applications from unmarried male and female candidates, including wards of battle casualties of Army personnel, to join as Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers.

PARTICULARS	DETAILS
Educational Qualification	Graduation with at least 50% Marks
NCC ‘C’ Certificate	Minimum of ‘B' Grade in ‘C’ Certificate Exam of NCC
Service in NCC	Minimum two/three years (as applicable) in Senior Division/Wg of NCC.
Age	Age should be between 19-25
Marital Status	Unmarried/Divorced
Height	Male- 152 cms; Female- 157 cms

1. Nationality: Candidates must be: (i) Indian citizens, (ii) Nepalese subjects, or (iii) Persons of Indian origin from specified countries intending to settle in India, with a Government of India eligibility certificate (except Gorkha subjects of Nepal, who do not require one).
2. All final-year appearing candidates whose final year/final semester exam will be scheduled after 01 apr 2025 are not eligible to apply for this course.
3. Final-year students may apply but must provide proof of graduation with all mark sheets by the prescribed date. No extensions will be granted for delays in exams or results.

VACANCIES
NCC MEN	70	63 for General Category and 07 for Wards of Battle Casualties of Indian Army personnel only
NCC WOMEN	06	05 for General Category and 01 for Wards of Battle Casualties of Indian Army personnel only

Age Limit:

• Candidates must be between 19 and 25 years old as of 1st July 2025 (born between 2nd July 2000 and 1st July 2006, inclusive).

Important Details of the 58th NCC Special Entry Scheme
Academy	Officers Training Academy
Training duration	49 weeks
Nature of commission	Short service commission
Rank at commissioning	Lieutenant
Recruitment	Application+ Merit List+ SSB Interview+ Medical Test+ Documentation
Salary	56100 Basic Pay

 

Terms and Conditions of Service

• (a) Tenure: Short Service Commission (SSC) is granted for 10 years, extendable to 14 years. Eligible SSC officers may be considered for Permanent Commission (PC) in the 10th year. Those not selected for PC but deemed fit may serve the full 14 years before release.
• (b) Probation: Officers are on probation for six months. Unsuitability during this period may lead to termination.
• (c) Ante Date Seniority: No ante date seniority is granted.
• (d) Termination: SSC may be terminated any time due to misconduct, unsatisfactory service, medical unfitness, redundancy, or failure in prescribed tests. Officers may resign on compassionate grounds with three months' notice but will forfeit terminal gratuity.
• (e) Reserve Liability: Released SSC officers may be recalled for five years (plus two voluntary) or until age 37 (women) / 40 (men), whichever is earlier.

Important Notes & Selection Procedure

1. Application & Details:
   • No changes can be made after submission.
   • CGPA must be converted to marks as per university guidelines. Discrepancies may lead to cancellation.
   • Name, parents' names, and date of birth must match the matriculation certificate.
2. Documents for SSB Interview:
   • Signed printout of the application.
   • Matriculation, 12th, and graduation certificates with mark sheets.
   • NCC ‘C’ Certificate (if applicable).
   • CGPA conversion certificate (if applicable).
   • Final-year candidates must provide a principal's certificate and a declaration of passing by April 1, 2025.
   • Original documents must be carried for verification.
3. Selection Procedure:
   • Applications are shortlisted by the Ministry of Defence, and center allotment is communicated via email.
   • Shortlisted candidates undergo SSB interviews at designated centers. No requests for center changes are entertained.
   • SSB includes a two-stage process; those failing Stage I are sent back the same day.
   • Recommended candidates undergo a medical exam.
   • Merit-listed, medically fit candidates receive joining letters based on vacancies.

Download Official Notification of 58th NCC Special Entry