The registration for the Indian Army's NCC Special Entry Scheme 2025 closes today, March 15, 2025. The scheme offers 70 vacancies for NCC Men and 6 for NCC Women. Interested candidates must be between 19 and 25 years old and hold an NCC "C" Certificate. The application process is available on the official Indian Army website. Shortlisted candidates will undergo the selection process and be assigned training based on merit.
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