RECRUITMENT

Hiring of ESM as Contractual Instructor Staff as per Expansion Plan of NCC

General

1. Ministry of Defence, Govt of India has sanctioned the expansion of NCC vide their Government Sanction Letter No. 8/20/2024-D (GS-VI) dated 01 Jul 2024.
2. In order to implement the expansion plan, NCC Directorate Bihar & Jharkhand is hiring Ex Servicemen (ESM) JCOs (Sub/Nb Sub) and Havs (Substantive) as Instructor Staff on contractual basis in the states of Bihar & Jharkhand.

Requirement of Hiring

ESM JCO & NCO will be hired for 17 NCC units spread across the State of Bihar & Jharkhand as under:-

Hiring Procedure

1. Application Submission: Interested candidates will be required to fill their applications online on the link provided on the website https://nccdtebj.in. The format of the application form is attached as Annexure 1. The application will be submitted by the candidate in individual capacity. Supporting documents will have to be scanned in pdf format as a single document and photographs saved as pdf (with total size of all documents not exceeding 5 MB)# will be uploaded along with the Application Form. After successfully filling the application, the applicant is required to take a print out of the online application which is to be taken along for the interview once called along with original certificates for verification. Filling of Application Form only will not be a reason to call for interview. Those shortlisted only will be called for interview. Any queries regarding filling of application form or the entire process of hiring may be clarified on NCC Dte B & J Patna contact No 0612-2321231 and email Id nccdtebjjdpers@gmail.com.
2. Screening: The applications will be screened by a Board of Officers at NCC Dte B & J, Patna. This will be done to ascertain candidate meeting minimum eligibility criteria including educational qualification, age limits and relevant experience. The candidates will submit Medical Fitness Certificates issued at the time of release from the Army. In addition, a medical fitness certificate (issued by the OIC ECHS/ Civil Surgeon) stating present fitness state will also be submitted. The documents provided by the candidate will be validated by the Board of Officers and thereafter, the list of final candidates will be prepared for interview. The final list of candidates will be shared to the shortlisted candidates through e-mail.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview on the specific dates and locations as given by NCC Dte B&J, Patna subsequently to evaluate the suitability of the candidates for the allotted vacancies.
4. Documents Verification: Candidates who successfully clear the interview stage will undergo detailed document verification to confirm qualification, age and experience. Besides docu mentioned at Para 5(c), applicants will be required to submit a police verification on the date of interview.
5. Selection: After completing all the stages of the recruitment process the Board of Officers will select the most suitable candidates for the specified position and location including the reserve list, which will be 20% in each category.
6. Contract Agreement: Selected candidates will receive appointment letter by signing the contract with the State Directorates specifying the terms and conditions of their contract including salary, duration, location, responsibilities, date of commencement of their service and other entitlement aspects.
7. Induction: After the contract agreement is signed, the selected candidates will join their respective posts at designated location on specified dates.
8. Probation: The ESM shall be on a probation period for Three months from the Date of Joining/ Reporting on Duty. During probation stage, should the individual be found unfit physically or medically, lacking discipline or not meeting standards to impart trg to cadets, the employment of the individual may be terminated. Also, case of falsifying data/ documents found at any stage of employment will render the employment liable for termination.

How to Apply?

• (a) Date of Submission: The online application will start from 22 Dec 2025. Last date for Submission of online applications is 20 Jan 2026. It is mandatory to apply online.
• (b) Documents Required: The following documents need to be attached and forwarded:-
  • (i) Application Form (given in Annexure 1).
  • (ii) Self attested copy of Aadhaar Card.
  • (iii) Attested Copy of Permanent & Present address proof.
  • (iv) Copy of Pension Payment Order (PPO).
  • (v) Copy of Character Certificate issued by the last army unit/org at the time of retirement.
  • (vi) Certificate of Army and Civil Courses Done (if applicable).
  • (vii) Copy of Medical Fitness Certificate issued at the time of release.
  • (viii) Copy of Present Med fitness by OIC ECHS/ Civil Surgeon.
  • (ix) Form 11 of EPF Act 1952 (Given in Annexure 2).
  • (x) Insurance Declaration (Given in Annexure 3).
  • (xi) Pt II orders of Honours & Awards/ Special Achievement (if applicable).
  • (xii) Latest passport size photo attached (size not greater than 50 kb).

Terms & conditions for hiring of ex-servicemen (JCO/NCO) in NCC as contractual instructor staff

• The ESM in NCC units will be hired in two categories i.e, Contractual Instructor Staff Retd JCO (Sub/Nb Sub) and Retd Hav (Substantive).
• The Terms and Conditions for both the abovementioned Categories would be the same, except for age, rank and pay profile.

Eligibility conditions

• Service: The eligibility conditions for hiring of ESM in NCC in the above mentioned categories are as follows:-
• (a) Should have retired from service in the rank of Havildar for hiring in the rank of Havildar as Contractual Instructor Staff (Retd NCO) and retired in the rank of Sub/Nb Sub for hiring in the rank of Sub/Nb Sub as Contractual Instructor Staff (Retd JCO).
• (b) ESM from all Arms & Services of Army are eligible subject to meeting requisite criteria.
• (c) Personnel who have served in Cat ‘A’, Cat ‘B’ Trg Est & Regt Centres as instructors or having ‘I’ grading in professional courses will be given preference.

• Educational and Course Qualifications (ESM Instructor): ESM in NCC should preferably be qualified in one of the under mentioned Army courses from Category A or Category B training institute. Also, the preference as mentioned in Para 4(c) above will be given for the undermentioned courses only:-
• (a) Platoon Commander Course.
• (b) Section Commander Course & equivalent.
• (c) Ghatak Course
• (d) Drill Course
• (e) Weapon Training Course
• (f) Mortar Course
• (g) MMG & AGL Course
• (h) Anti Tank Course
• (i) All Arms Signal Course
• (j) LDCT/LGSC/UI Course
• (k) Troop Commander Course & equivalent
• (l) ATGM Course
• (m) Sniper Course
• (n) ADP Course
• (o) D&M Course
• (p) QM Course
• (q) Any other Army courses like EDP etc

Service Rendered

• ESM JCO/NCO should have completed colour service commensurate to his rank prior to retirement from Army. “MACP holder Naik given MACP of Havildar will not be eligible against Havildar vacancy. Similarly, Havildar given MACP of Nb Sub will be considered as Havildar for the purpose of contract and will be hired against the vacancy of Havildar”.

Gap in Service

• Gap in service should not be more than two years from the date of retirement from former service as on 01 Apr 2026

Discipline

• Max one Red Ink entry; none in last 5 years
• No past disciplinary or financial misconduct
• Exemplary character at discharge

Ineligibility Conditions

• Administrative/Misconduct/Moral turpitude discharge
• Declared inefficient/surplus/unsuitable for further military service
• Any civil conviction after discharge

Medical Category

• SHAPE-1 required at discharge
• Certificate by ECHS/Civil Surgeon required at hiring
• Not eligible: Alcohol-related or Psychiatric cases

Terms & Conditions of Employment

• Initial Terms of Engagement and Extension of Service: The initial Terms of Engagement on contractual basis will be of Two Years whereafter one extension of 11 months may be granted by a Board of Officers based on the performance of the individual. Maximum upper age limit for service will not exceed 56 years for ESM JCO and 54 years for ESM NCO

Pay and Allowances (Allce):

• (a) JCOs and NCOs hired will draw an All Inclusive Fixed Remuneration of Rs 45,000/- (Rupees Forty five Thousand only) and Rs 35,000/- (Rupees Thirty five thousand only) per month respectively which will include all allowances.
• (b) Annual increment of 3% will be entitled to all hired contractual instructor staff.

Leave

• 1.5 earned leave per month
• Max 6 months (9 days at a stretch)
• No compensatory leave for NCC activities on holidays

Posting Management

• 3 choices of location to be provided
• Location assigned based on merit and vacancy

Training

Newly enrolled ESM will undergo 14–21 days training under NCC Dte B & J, Patna.