The NCC Special Entry Scheme offers eligible NCC cadets a direct opportunity to appear for the Services Selection Board (SSB) and begin their journey towards a commission in the Indian Army.
Direct SSB Interview
No written examination and appear directly for the SSB
Become an Officer
Join the Indian Army and Serve the Nation
Prestigious Career
A challenging and respectful career with growth and honour
Leadership Opportunities
Develop leadership, confidence and becomean inspiration.
latest NCC SPECIAL ENTRY SCHEME
OTA Chennai (SSC Non-Tech)Active
NCC SPECIAL ENTRY (MEN)
125th Course • Officers Training Academy (OTA)
📅Next Notification:Jan 2027
Upcoming Cycle
70 Vacancies (63 Gen + 07 WBC)
Last Date: 20 Aug (15:00 hrs)
Age: 19 to 25 Years (02 Jan 02 to 01 Jan 08)
Graduation: No Min Aggregate (Final Year Eligible)
NCC 'C' Cert: Min 'B' Grade (Senior Div)
Selection: Direct SSB Interview No CDS Exam
OTA Chennai (SSC Women Non-Tech)Active
NCC SPECIAL ENTRY (WOMEN)
125th Course • Officers Training Academy (OTA)
📅Next Notification:Jan 2027
Upcoming Cycle
06 Vacancies (05 Gen + 01 WBC)
Last Date: 06 Feb (15:00 hrs)
Age: 19 to 25 Years (02 Jan 02 to 01 Jan 08)
Graduation: No Min Aggregate (Final Yr)
NCC 'C' Cert: Min 'B' Grade (Senior Wing)
Selection: Direct SSB Interview No CDS Exam
Notification Guidelines
Important Instructions for NCC Special Entry
Direct SSB Interview: NCC 'C' certificate holders with minimum 'B' Grade do NOT appear for any written CDS exam. Direct SSB call letters are issued based on degree percentage cutoff.
Educational Qualification: Degree of a recognized University with aggregate minimum 50% marks. Final year candidates are eligible if having no backlogs at the time of interview.
Service in NCC: Must have served for minimum 2 to 3 academic years in Senior Division (SD) / Senior Wing (SW).
SSB Centres: Selection centres located at Prayagraj (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka), and Jalandhar (Punjab).
Online Registration: Submit applications strictly on joinindianarmy.nic.in under Officer Selection before 15:00 hrs on the closing date.
ℹ️ Official Notice: Keep all original NCC certificates and semester mark sheets ready for physical verification during SSB reporting.
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