The Indian Army are invited applications for recruitment to
the posts of NCC Men & Women in Army Personnel, for grant of
Short Service Commission, as per the details given below:
Name of Post :- Ncc Men &Women
No. of Vacancies :- 50 (45 for Gen Category and 05 for Wards of
Battle Casualties of Army only)
Qualification :-
(a) For Ncc 'C' Certificate
Holders
(i) Degree of a
recognised University or equivalent with aggregate of minimum 50% marks taking
into account marks of all the years.
(ii) Those studying in third year are
also allowed to apply provided they have secured minimum 50% aggregate
marks in the first two years. Such students will need to secure overall
aggregate of minimum 50% marks if selected in interview failing which their
candidature will be cancelled. The candidate must possess graduation degree at
the time of joining training at OTA. The candidates studying in the third year
of graduation must pass degree examination with minimum 50% marks before the
comencement of the course and should be able to produce the degree within 12
weeks from the date of commencement of training as notified from time to time
as well as stipened and pay and allowances paid, in case they fail to produce
the requisite degree certificate.
(iii) Service in NCC : Should have
served for minimum two academic years in the senior Division/Wing of N.C.C.
(iv) Grading: Should have
obtained minimum of ‘B' Grade in ‘C’ Cer
tificate Exam of NCC.
(b) For Ward Of Battle
Casualties Of Army Personnel
(i) Degree of a
recognised University or equivalent with aggregate of minimum 50% marks taking
into account marks of all the years.
(ii) NCC 'C' certificate not required
Age:- 19
to 25 years (born not earlier than 02 Jan 89 and not later than 01 Jan
95).
Last date for receipt of application
at NCC Bn/Gp HQ 01 Aug 2013.
Last date for receipt of application
at Rtg Dte from Dte Gen NCC- 01 Sep 2013.
Physical Standard: (A) Height And
Weight: The minimum acceptable height is 157.5 cms. with co-related weight
and for women candidate is 152 cms and 42 Kg. In case of candidates belonging
to the North East and Hilly Areas like Gorkhas, Nepalies, Assamies and
Garhwalis, the height will relaxed by 5 cms and weight commensurate with
reduced height. In case of candidates from Lakshadweep
the minimum acceptable height can be
reduced by 2 cms.
(b) Visual Standards: (i) The
minimum acceptable visual acuity are: Distant Vision (corrected) better eye
6/6, worse eye 6/18, myopia of not more than minus 3.50 for men and 5.50
for women including astigmatism. (ii) Candidates who have under-gone or have
the evidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visual
acuity, will be permanently rejected. Candidates aged 20 years or above
who have undergone Laser Surgery for
correction of refractive error will be considered for commission in Army If
they fulfill following
Eligibility Criteria :-(aa)
Uncomplicated stable LASIK/Excimer (PRK) laser procedure done for. Myopia or
Hypermetropia, wit h stable refraction for a period of six months
after the procedure.
(ab) A healthy retina.
(ac) Corrected vision should be 6/6
in better eye and 6/9 in worse eye, with maximum residual refraction of : ±
1.50 in any meridian for
myopia or hypermetropia.
(ad) Axial length within permissible
limits.
(c) Permanent Body Tatoos:
Permanent body tatoos are only permitted on inner face of forearm, ie. from
inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palm/back(dorsal) side
of hand. Permanent body tatoos on any other part of the body are not acceptable
and candidates will be barred from further selection. Tribes with tatoos mark
on the face or body as per their existing custom and traditions will
be permitted on a case to case basis.
How To Apply: (a) Apply on
plain paper as per the format given in the advertisement, duly typed. (b)
Applications should be posted to the nearest OC, NCC Unit from where NCC ‘C’
certificate has been issued. (c) Applications of Candidates serving in the
Armed Forces
duly counter-signed by Commanding
Officer should be sent to the OC, NCC Unit from where NCC’ ‘C’ cer tificate has
been issued. (d) All NCC Units will forward the applications to DDG, NCC of the
concerned State, (e) Direcrorate General of Recruiting (Rtg 6),
Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army), reserves the right
to shortlist applications on the basis of grade obtained by the candidates in
NCC ‘C’ certificate examination/percentage of marks in degree examinations. (f)
DDG, NCC States will process all applications and forward them to Dte Gen NCC.
Special emphasis will be laid on the following points: - (i) Check date of
birth from class X Certificate, (ii) Check Degree/ Provisional degree is from a
University recognised by AIU. (iii) Check marks sheets of all years and ensure
that candidate has minimum 50% marks in the aggregate for all t hree years and
in case of third year students 50% marks in aggregate for two years. (iv) Check
NCC ‘C’ Certificate with minimum ‘B’ Grading. (g) The last date for receipt
of applications is as under:
Physical Fitness Standards at
OTA: Prospective candidates are advised to exercise and keep themselves
physically fit, in order to avoid any injury due to the rigorous physical training
at Officers Training Academy. In order to be able to adjust to the regime there,
Candidates are advised to achieve
following standard before joining the OTA, if finally selected:-
(a) Running 2.4 km in 15 minutes, (b)
Push Ups-13 Nos. (c) Sit Ups-25 Nos. (d) Chin Ups 6 Nos. (e) Rope Climbing 3-4
Meters.
Method Of Selection: (a) All
applications as per format given are to be forwarded to Rtg. Directorate (NCC
Entry) through HQ DG NCC. The NCC Units/Gp HQs will forward the applications to
State Directorates who in turn will forward the same to HQ DG NCC.
(b) Thorough screening/Shortlisting
of applications based on qualifications of the candidates will be carried out
by the NCC Directorates and HQ DG NCC. (c) Candidates not in receipt of call
letter from any of the Selection Centres for SSB interview should presume that either their
applications have been received after due date or have been found ineligible or
rejected during short- listing. No correspondence in this regard will be
entertained. Candidates after shortlisting will be detailed for SSB interview
by Directorate General of Recruiting. The decision of Headquarter DG NCC
and Dte Gen Rtg in Army HQ, in the matter of Shortlisting and forwarding of
applications to SSBs will be final (d) On arrival at the Selection Centre the
candidates will be administered stage-I of the two stages testing procedure.
Candidates failing in stage-I will be Sent back on the same day and those
who qualify will be detained to undergo Group Tests. Psychological Tests and
Interview which will extend for a duration of 5 days. (e) Candidates
recommended by SSBs will be required to go through Medical Exam.
Candidates who are found medically
fit will be placed in order of merit as per the marks obtained in SSB interview
amongst the recommended candidates. Boarding and lodging during interviews at
SSBs are free. Recommendation by SSB confers no right of admission to the
Officers Training Academy. The final selection will be made as per the order
of merit subject to medical fitness and suitability in all other respects and
number of vacancies available. (f) The merit list of the recommended candidates
will be displayed at the reception of DG Recruiting and Indian
Army website i.e. www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Medical Examination: Candidates
recommended by the Service Selection Board will undergo medical examination by
a Board of Service Medical Officers. Women candidates recommended by Service
Selection Board will undergo medical examination by a medical board of
male/female doctors/Specialists/Gynaeocologist. However, there will be a Lady
Medical Officer as member of the Medical Board for female candidates. Only
those candidates will be admitted to the Academy who are declared fit by the
Special Medical Board. However, the candidates declared
unfit will be intimated by the President of the Special Medical Board about
procedure for request for Appeal Medical Board (AMB). Candidates who are unfit
may apply for Appeal Medical Board (AMB) to be completed within 42 days of SMB
and may request for Review Medical Board (RMB) within 1 day of
completion of Appeal Medical Board. Candidates for AMB shall aut omatically
report to the hospital opted by them on any working day, keeping in view the
time taken by postal authorities to deliver their Medical documents at the
Hospital for medical examination. No call shall be given by the opted
hospital and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained. Candidates
are advised in their own interest to appear for AMB well in time and should not
wait for the last date given by the SMB. Candidates are advised to note
that Recruiting Directorate has no role to play in Appeal Medical Boards; the
procedure advised by medical authorities is strictly to be adhered to. The
candidates will also be intimated that Review Medical Board (RMB) will be
granted at the discretion of DGAFMS based on the merits of the case and
that RMB is not a matter of right. Candidates will only be considered medically
fit on receipt of the approved medical board proceedings from concerned
medical authorities in Dte Gen Rtg. In their own interest the candidates are
advised to undergo a preliminary medical check-up for wax in ears, refractory
error of eyes and fungal infection of skin before reporting for the SSB
interview.