Section 120(1) in The Naval Ceremonial, Conditions Of Service And Miscellaneous Regulations, 1964
(1)The following terms and conditions will govern the selection and training of cadets of the Senior Division, Naval Wing of the National Cadet Corps as special entry cadets of the Indian Navy.(a)Eligibility. - A candidate must be an unmarried male and must fulfil the conditions regarding the nationality as laid down by the Government.Explanation. - A widower or a person who has divorced his wife will not be treated as an unmarried male for the purpose of this regulation.(b)Age limits. - A candidate must be between [17 years and 20 years] [Substitued by S.R.O. 25-E, dated 29th October, 1967] of age on the 1st day of the month in which the course at the National Defence Academy is due to commence. The age limits shall in no case be relaxed.(c)[ Educational Qualifications. - A candidate must have passed- [Substitued by S.R.O. 25-E, dated 29th October, 1967](i)the Intermediate or an equivalent examination of a University or Board approved by the Government of India with English, Mathematics, and at least one of the subjects Physics or Chemistry as principal subjects or(ii)the first year examination, under the three-year Degree Course of a University approved by the Government of India, with Mathematics and at least one of the subjects Physics or Chemistry as subjects of the examination.Provided that before joining the Degree Course, the candidate passed the Higher Secondary examination or the pre-University or equivalent examination or obtained the Cambridge School Certificate with Mathematics and at least one of the subjects Physics or Chemistry, or(iii)the pre-Engineering examination of the Delhi Polytechnic, Delhi or of a University approved by the Government of India, or(iv)the first year examination under the five-year Engineering Degree Course of a University approved by the Government of India;Provided that before joining the Degree Course, the candidate passed the Higher Secondary examination or pre-University or equivalent examination or obtained the Cambridge School Certificate with,Mathematics and at least one of the subjects Physics or Chemistry, or(v)the Cambridge Higher School Certificate examination with Methematics, Physics and Chemistry as his optional subjects, or(vi)any other examination which may be recognised by the Government of India as equivalent to the above.](d)Other Qualifications. - A candidate must :(a)have served for not less than two academic years in the Senior Division, Naval Wing of the National Cadet Corps;(b)be in possession of Certificate 'C' (Naval); those who have appeared or intend to appear for Certificate 'C' examination are also eligible to apply but their final selection shall depend on producing the Certificate before the commencement of the course; and(c)be in possession of a certificate of good conduct and character from his University or Principal of his College.(e)A candidate shall not be eligible to apply after twelve months of leaving the Senior Division, Naval Wing of the National Cadet Corps.
