Educational Qualification: Candidates should have a degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification with an aggregate of minimum 50% marks, taking into account the marks of all the years. Final year students are also eligible to apply, provided they have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the first two/three years of their degree course, respectively. However, selected candidates will need to secure an overall aggregate of minimum 50% marks in the degree course. Candidates must have served for a minimum of two/three years (as applicable) in Senior Division/Wing of NCC and obtained a minimum of a ‘B’ Grade in the ‘C’ Certificate Exam of NCC.

Wards of Battle Casualties: In addition to the general eligibility criteria, there are specific provisions for wards of Battle Casualties of Army Personnel. The vacancies under this category are available to unmarried sons and daughters (including legally adopted) of Battle Casualties who have been killed in action, died of wounds or injuries (other than self-inflicted), wounded or injured (other than self-inflicted), or reported missing. The educational qualification required is the same as mentioned above, and possession of an NCC ‘C’ certificate is not mandatory for wards of Battle Casualties.

How to Apply for NCC 56 Special Entry Scheme

Applications for the NCC 56 Special Entry Scheme will only be accepted online through the official website of the Join Indian Army. Follow the steps below to complete the application process:

1. Visit the official website joinindianarmy.nic.in.
2. Click on ‘Officer Entry Apply/Login’ and then click ‘Registration’ (registrations are not required if already registered on joinindianarmy.nic.in).
3. Fill out the online registration form after carefully reading the instructions.
4. After registration, click on ‘Apply Online’ under the Dashboard. This will open the ‘Officers Selection – Eligibility’ page.
5. Click ‘Apply’ against the Short Service Commission NCC Special Entry Course. This will open the ‘Application Form’ page.
6. Read the instructions carefully and fill in the required details under various segments: Personal information, Communication details, Education details, and details of previous SSB.
7. Save and continue after filling in each segment.
8. Once you have filled in all the details, review the ‘Summary of your information’ page to ensure accuracy.
9. Click on ‘Submit Now’ after verifying all the information. Remember to click ‘Submit Now’ each time you make changes to your application.
10. After the final closure of the online application, take two copies of your application with the assigned roll number after 30 minutes.