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National Cadet Corps (NCC)

National Cadet Corps is the world’s largest voluntary uniformed youth organization which was raised by Parliamentary Act No XXXI of India in 1948 with 20,000 cadets. It has grown in stature and size over the years and currently has a sanctioned strength of more than 15 lakh cadets who undergo basic military like training for two years in the junior wing & junior division, and three years in the senior wing senior division. It focuses on the development of the cadet at the physical, mental, social and intellectual levels. It inculcates the qualities of courage, fellow- feeling, discipline, leadership and a secular perspective. It also instills a spirit of selfless service, sportsmanship and untiring dedication to duty.

St. Xavier's College has presently a functional NCC units namely 3 Jharkhand BN NCC Ranchi. NCC organizes many camps throughout the year in which the youth are trained professionally by experts from the Army, Navy and Air wing. Cadets are awarded with ‘B’ and ‘C’ certificates which enable them to obtain 5-10% advantage in securing employment with the Armed forces, Para military and Police. In addition, NCC also provides various kinds of scholarships, camps in adventure sports including parasailing, firing, paragliding, hot air balloon rides, rock climbing and mountaining every year. Besides, it also holds National Integration camp (NIC), Basic leadership camp (BLC) and Annual Training Camp (ATC).

The members of the N.C.C. are eligible to appear for ‘B’ certificate & ‘C’ certificate examinations. Those who obtain ‘C’ certificate and have secured a degree can appear for direct commission in the S.S.B. and Defence Force without appearing for U.P.S.C. Examinations.

Motto of NCC:

Unity and Discipline

Cardinals of Descipline for NCC Cadets:

Obey with smile
Be punctual
Work hard and without fuss
Make no excuses and tell no lies.

Objectives of NCC:

To develop character, discipline, comradeship, secular outlook, ideals of selfless services and adventure spirits amongst large numbers of young citizens.
To create a pool of trained, organized and motivated youth with various leadership qualities in every walk of their life and serve the Nation irrespective of the career they choose.
To fulfill the requirements expected in the latest socio-economic scenario in India.
To provide a sound environment conducive towards motivating large numbers of young people of India to join armed forces.
Teach positive thinking and attitude to the youth.
Become a main source of national integration by making NCC as one of the greatest and strong united forces of our nation irrespective of any caste, creed, religion or region.
Mould the youth of the entire country into a united secular and disciplined citizen of the nation.
Provide an ideal platform for the youth to showcase their ability in nation building.
Instill the spirit of secularism and united India by organizing national integration camps all over the country.

Benefits of NCC:

In every regular course of Indian Military Academy (IMA), 32 vacancies are reserved for the ‘C’ certified NCC cadets.
The cadets with ‘C’ certificate are exempted from the CDS examination conducted by the UPSC.
NCC ‘C’ certification offers you 10-15 bonus marks in paramilitary forces recruitment i.e. BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP etc.
If you have NCC ‘C’ certificate then your written exam will be waived off for the post of soldier GD.
NCC cadets have a lot academic incentives.
Other than just military training the cadets also learn several other valuable qualities such as selflessness, honesty, discipline, hard work and ways to build confidence, and gain leadership qualities leading to overall personality development.

Other Benefits of NCC:

For ORs, Sailors, Airmen: 5 to 10 percent bonus marks awarded for recruitment.
Para Military Forces: 2 to 10 bonus marks awarded for recruitment.
CRPF: NCC cadets holding third division degree (i.e. ‘C’ Certificate) are eligible for recruitment to gazetted posts.
Department of Telecommunication: Bonus marks awarded for recruitment.
NCC: Civilian Gliding Instructor/ Girl Cadet Instructor/ Whole Time Lady Officers.
State Govts: Preference for state services in certain posts.
Industry: Some industries give preference to NCC ‘C’ certificate holders for various jobs related to the field security.
NCC Games: Cash awards to teams and individuals for excellence.
Public Sector: Many organizations from the public sector give advantages to the cadets with ‘C’ certificate like Indian Airlines, Pawan Hans Ltd., and many more.

Admission Process for NCC:

Admission in the College
Registration of candidate for NCC
Physical Test & Written Test
Interview
Publication of Merit List
Final Registration as NCC Cadet.

Associate NCC Officer:

Lt. Dr. Priya Srivastava
Assistant Professor
Department of Zoology

NCC Camps:

Camps constitute the most important part of NCC training. Every cadet in the NCC is exposed to develop self- reliance, team work, camaraderie, self confidence and dignity of labour through various thrilling and heart venturing camps. The cadets are exposed to the excitement of camp life to feel regimented way of life, and where they apply the theoretical knowledge that they had gained in college Training. These camps are as follows:

Annual Training Camp (ATC): This is the foremost basic camp in NCC that is held within the State under the aegis of respective NCC Directorates. Therefore, each cadet in the NCC is expected to attend this camp to complete one’s Training Syllabi.
Republic Day Camp (RDC) and Prime Minister’s (PM’s) Rally: This camp unites cadets from across India for various activities, drill and a grand parade on Republic Day, to highlight their role in National Celebration. The Prime Minister’s Rally is the most prestigious event of the NCC Republic Day Camp is held on 28 January every year.
Thal Sainik Camp (TSC): It emphasizes on land-based military training that includes drill, firing, obstacle training, map-reading and many more adventurous courses.
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB): This camp is composed for cultural amalgamation at National level in India to learn about its diversity.
Youth Exchange Programme (YEP): Internationally, it aims to promote socio- economic and cultural exchange initiatives between NCC of India and youth organizations of other countries.

Other camps like Mountaineering Camp, Trekking Camp, Leadership Camps and many more exciting opportunities are awaiting in NCC. Those who grab it, certainly marvel it’s joyous experience.

View NCC Camp Report View RDC Report View YEP Report

NCC Events & Activities Report

Month	Training, Event or Activity Title	Report
February 2025	Cancer Prevention and Epilepsy Awareness, Black Day (Pulwama Attack)	View
January 2025	National Youth Day, Prakaram Diwas, Republic Day	View
December 2024	World Aids Diwas, Lance Naik Albert Ekka Shaheed Diwas, Tiranga Yatra	View
November 2024	Cleanliness Drive, Blood Donation Drive on NCC Day	View
October 2024	Gandhi Jayanti Celebration	View
August 2024	Quit India Movement Day Celebration, Blood Donation Camp, World Organ Donation Day, Tiranga Yatra, Independence Day Celebration, Cleanliness Drive	View
July 2024	Plantation cum Sapling Distribution, Kargil Vijay Diwas	View
June 2024	A Hearfelt Farewell to our amazing seniors, Celebration of World Environment Day, An Awareness Session on the 7Rs of Circular Economy, Celebration of International Yoga Day	View
April 2024	Talk on Mental Health and Health Check-up Camp, Celebrated Ambedkar Jayanti, Nukkad Natak & Cloth Bag Distribution on World Earth Day	View
March 2024	Cleanliness Drive on World Water Day	View
February 2024	Seminar on World Cancer Day, Inauguration of NCC Office, Talk on Gender Sensitization, Candle March on Black Day	View
January 2024	College Cleanliness Drive, Felicitation Ceremony for Lt. Karan Dixit, Volunteering Event of International Conference, Republic Day Celebration, Volunteering Event of Book Launch	View
December 2023	Albert Ekka Balidan Diwas, Celebrate Navy Day, Annual Training Camp	View
November 2023	Puneet Sagar Abhiyaan, Blood Donation Camp, NCC Day Celebration	View
October 2023	Swachchhta Hi Sewa, Gandhi Jayanti, Organ Donation Awareness Campaign, National Unity Day	View
August 2023	International Youth Day World Organ Donation Day, Independence Day	View
July 2023	International Plastic Bag Free Day, Kargil Vijay Diwas	View
June 2023	World Bycle Day, World Environment Day, Hariyali Mahotsav, World Ocean Day, Yoga Day	View
May 2023	Pokharan II Celebration, Youth Awareness Programme.	View
April 2023	Earth Day	View
March 2023	International Women's Day, G20 Quiz Competition.	View
February 2023	Candle March to pay tribute to Martyrs of Pulwama terrorist attack.	View
January 2023	Unity Flame Run, National Youth Day, Republic Day.	View