Benefits of Joining NCC:

1. Scholarships:
Scholarships are awarded to cadets who pass class 10th and 12th examination at Rs 6000/- and Rs 12,000/- respectively as one-time payment. Not a lot, but it surely helps to complement the pocket money given by your parents. 66 cadets doing professional courses are also awarded Rs 30,000/- each for one year and is common for Boys and Girls cadets all over India.
2. Reservation in Education:
Many competitive exams have reservation for certificate holders in terms of awarding ranks.
3. Security Agencies:
There are some security agencies both private and government who prefer recruiting NCC certificate holders thereby giving them an edge over other candidates with a handsome pay.
4. Defence Benefits:
For the candidates who aspire to join the defence forces, NCC "C" certificate is a golden opportunity for them to go to SSB directly. These candidates are exempted from giving the common entrance exam and are called directly for SSB.
i. CDSE (Men)
If a candidate clears his CDSE and subsequent SSB, he will have the following reservation in various academies. A separate merit list is prepared for NCC cadets with "C" certificate.
- IMA - 3-15 vacancies reserved for "C" Certificate (Army Wing) holders
- INA - 05-08 vacancies reserved for "C" Certificate (Naval Wing) holders
ii. Special Entry (Men and Women)
- OTA Chennai "-50 vacancies for "C" certificate holders for NCC Spl. Entry (non tech)
- AFA Hyderabad - 10% vacancies reserved for "C" certificate Air Wing holders in all courses.
iii. Recruitment as Jawan
If a cadets wants to join the defence forces as as Soldier GD/clk/skt/tech/tdn cat, he will be eligible for the award of following benefits:
- "A" Certificate: 05 marks (GD) 05 marks (clk/skt/tech) 05 marks (tdn)
- "B" Certificate: 10 marks (GD) 10 marks (clk/skt/tech) 10 marks (tdn)
- "C" Certificate: Holders of C certificate and who have participated in Republic day parade will be exempted from CEE for rect sol clk /skt, sol tech and sol NA cat and will be awarded 100% marks in lieu of CEE.
5. Other Benfits of "C" Certificate:
- For ORs, Sailors, Airmen: 5 to 10 percent bonus marks awarded for recruitment.
- Para Military Forces: 2 to 10 bonus marks awarded for recruitment
- Department of telecommunication: Bonus marks awarded for recruitment
- CRPF: NCC cadets holding 3rd division degree eligible for recruitment to gazetted posts.
- NCC: Civilian Gliding instructors/Girl Cadet Instructors/ Whole Time Lady Officers.
- State Govts: 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.
6. Non-Tangible Benfits while serving in NCC:
- Annual Training Camps: You will make a lot of friends from various schools and colleges of the city.
- Republic Day Camp at Delhi (RDC): How can anyone else get a chance to march at Rajpath while still studying?
- Para Training Camp (PTC): Selected cadet get to undergo Para jumping at PTS, Agra along with Indian commandos and get to wear the coveted Para Wings.
- National Integration Camp (NIC): You will make a lot of friends from various schools and colleges from all over India.
- All India Trekking Expedition: Trekking in various hill stations and other places of interest.
- All India Mountaineering Expedition: Basic and Advanced Mountaineering course for selected cadets.
- Attachments with Army Unit, Air Force Stations, Naval Base/ Establishment/ Ship/ Sea Training, Service Hospital.
- Adventure Courses: Mountaineering Basic Course, Mountaineering Advance Course, Water Skiing/Snow Skiing Courses, Snow & Ice (Condensed) Course, Sailing expedition, NRAI Matches, Scuba Diving Course
- International Outreach: Youth Exchange Programme, Foreign cruise (Navy or Coast Guard).
- Air Wing Cadets get to fly Micro light aircraft as part of their training.