NCC 'C' Certificate holders in the age group of 19-25 years are required to compete in the UPSC Examination for Commission through IMA or OTA.
32 vacancies are reserved in the regular course of IMA for 'C' Certificate holders, irrespective of position in merit, subject to passing the UPSC examination and clearing the SSB interview.
NCC Special Entry Scheme for SD Wings graduates in OTA for candidates aged 19-25 years with 50% marks is conducted through DDG of states for a direct interview (SSB) every year. The Cadets are exempted from the CDS examination conducted by UPSC.