RECRUITMENT OF EX-SERVICEMAN IN NCC IN THE POST OF PI

The Directorate General, National Cadet Corps (DGNCC), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has officially notified a large-scale recruitment of Ex-Servicemen (ESM) for engagement as Contractual Principal Instructor (PI) Staff under the NCC Expansion Plan.

This is a verified, government-sanctioned opportunity for eligible Army JCOs and NCOs to continue contributing to nation-building by training and mentoring youth through the NCC framework.

Official Sanction & Authority

Government Sanction Letter No.: 8/20/2024-D (GS-VI)
Date: 01 July 2024
Issuing Authority: Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Implementing Body: Directorate General NCC (DGNCC)

This recruitment is official, approved, and pan-India in scope.

Posts & Eligible Categories

📌 Post Name

Contractual Principal Instructor (PI) – NCC

🎖️ Eligible Army Ranks

JCO: Subedar / Naib Subedar
NCO: Havildar (Substantive)

✔️ Open to all Arms & Services of the Indian Army, subject to fulfillment of eligibility conditions.

Vacancy Position (All India)

Category	Vacancies
JCO (PI)	228
NCO (PI)	438
Total	666

This is one of the largest NCC instructor recruitments in recent years.

State-wise Distribution (Major States)

Andhra Pradesh & Telangana – 52
Bihar & Jharkhand – 51
Delhi – 18
Gujarat – 30
J&K & Ladakh – 21
Karnataka & Goa – 30
Kerala & Lakshadweep – 36
Maharashtra – 51
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh – 71
Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh & Chandigarh – 59
Rajasthan – 26
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Andaman & Nicobar – 60
Uttar Pradesh – 32
West Bengal & Sikkim – 38

📌 Full state-wise details are available in the official NCC notification.

Pay, Allowances & Service Benefits

💰 Monthly Remuneration (All-Inclusive)

JCO (PI): ₹45,000
NCO (PI): ₹35,000

📈 Other Benefits

Annual Increment: 3%
Leave Entitlement: 1.5 days per month
Medical Facilities: As entitled to Ex-Servicemen
Mandatory Training: 14–21 days
Accommodation: Self-arranged

❌ No EPF
❌ No Pension
(This is a purely contractual engagement)

Tenure, Extension & Age Limit

Initial Contract Period: 2–3 years
Extension: 11 months at a time (performance-based)
Probation: First 3 months

🎂 Maximum Age Limit

JCO: Up to 56 years
NCO: Up to 54 years

Eligibility Conditions (Must Read Carefully)

An applicant must fulfill all of the following:

✔️ Retired on or after 31 March 2023
✔️ Gap after retirement not exceeding 3 years
✔️ Medical Category SHAPE-1 at the time of discharge
✔️ Character: EXEMPLARY
✔️ No red ink entries in last 5 years of service
✔️ No involvement in moral turpitude or financial irregularities

❌ Personnel discharged under AR-13, AR-14 or similar provisions are NOT eligible.

🔹 Preference will be given to:

Instructor experience holders
Category ‘A’ / ‘B’ trained personnel
ESM with professional or instructional courses

Documents Required (Single PDF Submission)

Applicants must prepare one single PDF (≤ 5 MB) containing:

Application Form (Annexure-I)
Aadhaar Card (self-attested)
Permanent & Present Address Proof
PPO Copy
Character Certificate (at discharge)
Army / Civil Course Certificates (if any)
Medical Fitness Certificate at discharge
Current Medical Fitness Certificate (ECHS / Civil Surgeon)
EPF Form-11
Insurance Declaration (AGIF)
Honours & Awards (if any)
Passport size photograph (≤ 50 KB)

Application Process – How to Apply

Mode of application: Online / Email / Postal
Mode depends on the concerned State NCC Directorate
Applicants must mention three State preferences
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview

🌐 Official Website:
👉 https://nccindia.gov.in

Important Dates

Last Date to Apply: 20 January 2026
Interview Period: January – February 2026
(Exact dates & venues will be communicated by respective State NCC Directorates)

Key Instructions & Warnings

⚠️ This is a contractual appointment, not a permanent government job
⚠️ Selection is strictly on merit, eligibility & verification
⚠️ Joining subject to document verification & medical fitness
⚠️ False information → Immediate termination without notice

Why This Opportunity Matters for ESM

This NCC PI engagement offers: