The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a youth development movement in India. It is a tri-services organization comprising the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings, which aims to develop discipline, leadership, and patriotism among young citizens.

• The NCC was formed in 1948, soon after India’s independence.

• It evolved from the University Corps (set up in 1917) and later the University Training Corps (UTC).

• The NCC Act was enacted in 1948, formally establishing the organization.

• Open to school and college students.

• There are two main divisions:

  1. Junior Division (JD) / Junior Wing (JW) – For school students (Classes 8–10).

Senior Division (SD) / Senior Wing (SW) – For college/university students.

Training and Activities

• Drill and Parade

• Weapon Training

• Adventure Camps (trekking, rock climbing, parasailing)

• Social Service (blood donation, disaster relief, tree planting)

• Republic Day Camp (RDC) & Thal Sainik Camp (TSC)

• Youth Exchange Programs (YEP) with other countries.

🎖️ Benefits of Joining NCC

• Builds discipline, confidence, leadership, and team spirit.

• Provides exposure to defense services and national service.

• Certificates (A, B, and C) help in defense recruitment and civil service exams.

• Some armed forces recruitments offer direct entry benefits for NCC ‘C’ certificate holders.

🪖 NCC Certificates

1. Certificate A – For Junior Division/Wing cadets.

2. Certificate B – For Senior Division/Wing (after one year of training).

3. Certificate C – Highest level, awarded after two years of training in Senior Division/Wing.