Sarkari jobs: Big opportunity for NCC Certificate holders to join Paramilitary Forces

Sarkari jobs: Home ministry has decided to give National Cadet Corps (NCC) certificate holders bonus marks in direct entry examinations in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), a government release said. This move by the Narendra Modi led government is with an aim to increase participation of National Cadet Corps (NCC) certificate holders by inducting them in Paramilitary Forces, a government releases said.

The provisions are as below:
-- NCC 'C' certificate holders will be given 5% of the maximum marks of the examination as bonus marks.
-- NCC 'B' certificate holders will be given 3% of the maximum marks of the examination as bonus marks.
-- NCC 'A' certificate holders will be given 2% of the maximum marks of the examination as bonus marks.

This scheme of awarding bonus marks to NCC 'A' certificate holders in CAPF recruitment will be applicable in the upcoming direct recruitment examination for the posts of Sub Inspector and Constable (G.D.),the release said.

The 'A' certificate is awarded on passing the first level and 'B' certificate is awarded on passing the second level. Only those cadets who have 'B' certificate are eligible to get the 'C' certificate, the highest certificate give to NCC cadets, after passing the tough training and examination.

The release further said Government of India also urged all State governments to make similar provisions in the direct recruitment examination for their respective Police Forces so as to encourage NCC Certificate holders to join them.

"This decision will not only inspire youth to join NCC, but also ensure the availability of trained and disciplined youth to the CAPFs,"the release said.

NCC is a tri-service organization comprising of the Army, Naval and Air wings. The motto of the organization is 'Unity and Discipline', following which it prepares youth as disciplined and patriotic citizens.

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NCC was formed under the National Cadet Corps Act, 1948. Cadets are given basic military and weapons training in NCC, by serving officers of the Armed forces. Their proficiency and dexterity is periodically tested, only after which, they are awarded the certificates.