1 MP ARMD SQN NCC

“Lead with Pride, Serve with Honor”

HISTORY

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is the world’s largest uniformed youth organization, established on 15th July 1948 with over 96 Senior Division Units. Its first director was Col G.G. Bewoor, who later became the Chief of Army Staff. Initially launched with just 20,000 cadets, NCC has now grown into a formidable organization with a strength exceeding 13 lakh cadets.

NCC operates under the Ministry of Defence, India, and is led by a Director General of the rank equivalent to a Three-Star Army Officer. It provides an orientation towards life in the Indian Armed Forces while fostering national integration. NCC instills essential values such as leadership, character, discipline, camaraderie, secularism, adventure, and selfless service among young citizens.

To promote national unity and cultural harmony, NCC organizes various camps at district, state, national, and international levels. These events serve as platforms for both competition and collaboration, addressing the social, cultural, and regional aspirations of the youth while strengthening their commitment to the nation.

OVERVIEW

SAIT is enrolled with 1 MP ARMD SQN NCC on 16^th August 2021. Armoured as the name suggests is the weaponry division of Indian army, mainly responsible for operations of tanks in the war frontier. This is the best NCC unit to be enrolled in as a cadet.

First ANO of NCC Mr. Abhinav Lodhi served for 2 years and then handed over it to Mr. Satyavir Singh. Currently it is being functioned by Ms. Bhawna Pandey (CTO).

Objectives of NCC

• To cultivate character, comradeship, discipline, leadership, a secular outlook, a spirit of adventure, and the ideals of selfless service among the youth of the nation.
• To build a trained, organized, and motivated pool of young individuals capable of leading in various spheres of life and contributing to national service.
• To create an environment that encourages and inspires youth to consider a career in the Armed Forces.

Core Values of NCC

NCC is a dynamic, responsive, and continuously evolving organization, guided by fundamental values that shape the character and conduct of its cadets. These include:

• Patriotic Commitment – Encouraging cadets to actively contribute to national development.
• Respect for Diversity – Promoting unity by valuing differences in religion, language, culture, ethnicity, and lifestyle.
• Constitutional Adherence – Fostering respect for the values and principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
• Fairness in Authority – Understanding the importance of just and impartial leadership.
• Community Service – Encouraging participation in social welfare and community development initiatives.
• Healthy Lifestyle – Promoting a life free from substance abuse and harmful practices.
• Social Sensitivity – Developing empathy towards the underprivileged and marginalized sections of society.
• Self-Discipline – Instilling habits of restraint, self-awareness, and responsible decision-making.
• Moral Integrity – Upholding values of honesty, truthfulness, self-sacrifice, perseverance, and hard work.
• Knowledge & Wisdom – Encouraging a deep respect for education, critical thinking, and the power of ideas.

This structured approach helps NCC cadets become responsible citizens and future leaders, committed to nation-building and personal excellence.

Benefits of NCC

NCC offers numerous benefits, including exclusive opportunities for commission in the Indian Armed Forces. NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders enjoy special vacancies and exemptions in the selection process for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The details of reserved vacancies are as follows:

• Indian Army

• • 64 vacancies annually at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, through UPSC and SSB interview.
  • 100 vacancies at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, for Short Service Commission (SSC) Non-Technical – No UPSC Exam, only SSB interview.

• Indian Navy

• • 6 vacancies per course – No UPSC Exam, only SSB interview.
  • Two-year age relaxation for NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders.

• Indian Air Force

• • 10% reservation in all courses, including Flying Training Courses.
  • No UPSC Exam, only SSB interview.

These benefits provide a direct pathway for NCC cadets to join the Indian Armed Forces, making NCC a prestigious and career-enhancing program.

Apart from above other benefits are:

• For Sailors, Airmen: 5 to 10 % bonus marks awarded for recruitment.
• Department of Telecommunication: Bonus marks awarded for recruitment.
• CRPF: NCC cadets holding III division degree eligible for recruitment to gazetted posts.
• NCC: Cadets having “C” certificate are eligible for examination to Civilian Gliding Instructors/Girl Cadet Instructors/Whole Time Lady Officers.
• State Government: Preference for State Services in certain States.
• Industry: Some industries give preference to NCC C certificate holders for various jobs related with the field of security.

NCC Games: Cash awards to teams and individuals for excellence.