Recruitment outreach programme held for NCC cadets in Chümoukedima

DIMAPUR — The Indian Army Recruitment Office (ARO), Rangapahar, conducted an extensive outreach programme in Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC)-59 at Patkai Christian College, Chümoukedima, on July 5, to enhance recruitment in the Indian Army in various categories including officers and Agniveer. 

According to a defence release, the programme was held d in coordination 1 Nagaland Air Squadron National Cadet Corps (NCC), Dimapur, and the outreach programme was attended by 346 NCC cadets. 

The session covered the importance and nuances of the Agnipath Scheme of recruitment, login procedures, creating a login ID for registration, recruitment notification for the year 2025-26, its advantages, opportunities post four years and clarifications of queries. 

Modalities of officer entry schemes including National Defence Academy (NDA), Indian Military Academy (IMA), Officers Training Academy (OTA), Military Nursing Services (MNS) and Territorial Army (TA), along with Service Selection Board (SSB) interviews, were elaborated upon.

The aspirants were briefed about the eligibility criteria, application procedures, and selection processes for each scheme specifically about the recruitment notification for the year 2025-2026.

They were also informed about the organisation of the Army and the types of arms and services.  Handouts, posters, pamphlets and other publicity materials were also distributed.  

The Director (Recruiting) also interacted with Wing Commander M Herojit Singh, CO, 1 Nagaland Air Sqn NCC, Dimapur, and briefed him in detail regarding the various entries in the Indian Army, including the changes in the recruitment notification for the year 2025-26, the release added.