Here are the complete and up-to-date details for the Indian Army SSC NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2025 (58th Course):
Recruitment Overview
Recruiting Body: Indian Army – Short Service Commission (SSC) through NCC Special Entry Scheme (58th Course, October 2025)
Vacancies:
NCC Men: 70 posts (63 for general category + 7 for wards of battle casualties)
NCC Women: 6 posts (5 general category + 1 for wards of battle casualties)
Total: 76 posts
Important Dates
Event Date
Online Application Start 14 February 2025
Last Date to Apply 15 March 2025 (3:00 PM IST)
Selection Course Commencement October 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders must have a degree from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks and a ‘B’ grade in the NCC ‘C’ Certificate exam.
Wards of battle casualties also require a degree (≥50% marks), but the NCC ‘C’ Certificate is not mandatory.
Age Limit:
19 to 25 years as of 1 July 2025 (i.e., born between 2 July 2000 and 1 July 2006, inclusive)
Application & Selection Process
Application Mode: Online via joinindianarmy.nic.in
Selection Stages:
Shortlisting based on academic performance and NCC credentials
SSB Interview (Stage I: OIR & PPDT; Stage II: Psychology, Group Tasks, Interviews)
Medical Examination
Final Merit List and Training Call-up
Training & Commission Details
Course Duration: Approximately 49 weeks
Training Location: Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
Conditions During Training: Candidates must not marry or live with parents/guardians during training.
Summary Table
Category Details
Total Vacancies 76 (70 Men + 6 Women)
Apply Online 14 Feb – 15 Mar 2025 (till 3 PM IST)
Age Range 19–25 years (DOB range: 2 Jul 2000 – 1 Jul 2006)
Qualification Required Graduation (≥50%), NCC C-Certificate + B Grade (Men only)
Selection Process Shortlisting → SSB → Medical → Merit
Training 49 weeks at OTA, Chennai