1. Defence Benefits

• Direct Entry to SSB:

‘C’ Certificate holders are exempt from the written exam for SSB interviews.

• Reservations in Armed Forces:
  • IMA (Army Wing): 13–15 vacancies for ‘C’ Certificate holders.
  • INA (Naval Wing): 5–8 vacancies for ‘C’ Certificate holders.
  • AFA (Air Force Wing): 10–12 vacancies for ‘C’ Certificate holders.
• Soldier Recruitment Benefits:
  • Marks awarded for certificates in various categories (e.g., 5–10 marks for ‘A’, ‘B’, or ‘C’ Certificates).
  • Republic Day Parade cadets receive 100% marks for recruitment exams.

2. Non-Defence Benefits

• Scholarships:
  • Scholarships worth ₹6,000 per year for academic excellence, especially for cadets from rural or disturbed areas.
  • Awards such as the Best Cadet Award (₹3,500) and 2nd Best Cadet Award (₹2,500).
• Corporate Opportunities:

Many companies, including Reliance, TCS, and Indian Oil, recruit NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders for security and management roles, offering pay packages up to ₹15–20 lakhs per annum.

• Academic Incentives:

Bonus marks in university examinations:

• • 5 marks for one year in NCC.
  • 3 marks for a ‘B’ Certificate.
  • 5 marks for a ‘C’ Certificate.

Adventure and Leadership Development

• Participation in Para Training Camps (Agra), mountaineering, water skiing, and scuba diving.
• Air Wing cadets receive micro-light aircraft flying training.