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Republic Day Camp (RDC) NCC– Full Details
Republic Day Camp (RDC) is one of the most prestigious and sought-after NCC camps in India.
Republic Day Camp (RDC) – Full Details
The Republic Day Camp (RDC) takes place every year in New Delhi. It culminates in cadet participation in the Republic Day Parade on January 26th at Kartavya Path, which was formerly Rajpath. This camp is seen as the highest achievement for an NCC cadet.
Duration:
It lasts about one month, from early January to January 29th each year.Location:
DG NCC Camp, Delhi Cantt, New Delhi.Participants:
Selection Process:
- Republic Day Parade : Selected NCC Contingent marches on January 26th with the Armed Forces.
- Prime Minister’s Rally : Holds on January 28th, showcasing NCC achievements, drills, tableaux, and cultural performances.
- Cultural Competitions : Includes group dance, singing, and drama, highlighting regional culture and talent.
- Best Cadet Competition : This is the most prestigious individual event, featuring interviews, group discussions, physical fitness tests, drills, and general knowledge.
- Line Area Competitions : Camp management involves cleanliness, discipline, tent arrangements, etc., among directorates.
- Flag Area Presentation : A creative and thematic display showing the achievements and culture of the respective directorate.
- Essay, Debate, Quiz Focuses on intellectual and academic competitions.
Key Personalities Cadets Interact With:
- President of India - Prime Minister - Defence MinisterKey Personalities Cadets Interact With:
- President of India - Prime Minister - Defence Minister - Chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force - Other top bureaucrats and dignitaries.Uniforms and Discipline:
High standards of uniform, grooming, and drill are maintained. Cadets wear ceremonial uniforms for parades and rallies. A strict daily schedule includes physical training, drills, practice sessions, and cultural rehearsals.Awards & Recognition:
- Best Directorate Trophy - Best Cadet (SD/SW) - Awards for cultural events, drills, and flag area presentations. Cadets often receive recommendations, certificates, and medals.Benefits of RDC:
Cadets receive national recognition. They get the chance to march on Kartavya Path and directly interact with high-ranking government and military officials. This experience boosts their confidence, discipline, teamwork skills, and national pride. It also helps with defense recruitment and government job interviews.Important Dates:
Date Event
RDC Motto:
“Unity and Discipline” is the core principle of NCC and is reflected in every part of the RDC.RDC Memories:
Group photographs with the Prime Minister, President, Chief of Defence Staff, and more. Media coverage appears on Doordarshan, social media, and in newspapers.Thursday, September 11, 2025
Type of NCC Camp
Types of NCC Camps :-
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• The most common and mandatory camp for cadets.
• Duration: About 10 days.
• Focus: Basic military training, physical fitness, drills, and cultural activities.
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✅ 2. Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC)
• Similar to ATC, but includes cadets from multiple institutions or units.
• Focus: Joint training and interaction between cadets.
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✅ 3. National Integration Camp (NIC)
• Encourages national integration by gathering cadets from various states and regions.
• Focus: Cultural exchange and unity in diversity.
• Usually held in different parts of India.
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✅ 4. Republic Day Camp (RDC)
• Takes place in New Delhi in January.
• A prestigious camp where only the top cadets are chosen.
• Cadets participate in the Republic Day Parade at Rajpath.
• Includes competitions, cultural programs, the Prime Minister's Rally, and more.
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✅ 5. Thal Sainik Camp (TSC) (for Army Wing)
• Located in Delhi.
• Focus: Advanced training in map reading, obstacle courses, firing, and more.
• Separate competitions for boys and girls.
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✅ 6. Nau Sainik Camp (NSC) (for Naval Wing)
• Held in coastal areas.
• Focus: Seamanship, sailing, boat pulling, ship modeling, and more.
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✅ 7. Vayu Sainik Camp (VSC) (for Air Wing)
• Focus: Air Force-related training, including flying, aircraft recognition, microlight flying, and aero modeling.
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✅ 8. Rock Climbing & Mountaineering Camps
• Focus: Adventure activities such as rock climbing, mountaineering, and survival skills.
• Held in locations like Rishikesh, Darjeeling, and Himachal Pradesh.
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✅ 9. Trekking Camp
• Conducted in hilly areas like the Himalayas.
• Encourages a spirit of adventure and endurance.
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✅ 10. Army Attachment Camp
• Cadets join an Army unit for a few weeks.
• Experience real military life and training.
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✅ 11. Navy Attachment Camp
• Similar to Army attachment but with Naval units.
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✅ 12. Air Force Attachment Camp
• Cadets visit Air Force Stations for training and exposure.
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✅ 13. Youth Exchange Program (YEP)
• Selected cadets travel to foreign countries such as the UK, Russia, and Vietnam to represent India.
• Promotes international friendship and cultural exchange.
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✅ 14. Social Service and Community Development (SSCD) Camp
• Focuses on volunteering for initiatives like Swachh Bharat, tree planting, blood donation, and awareness drives.
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✅ 15. Special National Integration Camp (SNIC)
• Similar to NIC but takes place in sensitive areas like Jammu and Kashmir and the North-East.
• Promotes harmony in border and conflict zones.
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✅ 16. Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Camp (EBSB)
• Encourages cultural bonding between paired states.
• Cadets experience the traditions and lifestyles of other states.
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✅ 17. Pre-RDC / Pre-TSC / Pre-NSC Camps
• Preparatory camps to select and train cadets for RDC, TSC, NSC, and others.
• Held at group, state, and zonal levels.
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Table:
Camp Type | Focus
ATC / CATC | Basic training
NIC / SNIC / EBSB | National integration
RDC | Republic Day parade
TSC | Advanced army skills
NSC | Naval training
VSC | Air Force training
Trekking / Rock Climbing | Adventure
Attachment Camps | Real-life exposure
YEP | International exchange
SSCD | Community service
- Rather than All camps are Centrally Organised Camps (COC) except ATC/CATC camp.
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IMPROTANT ABBREVIATIONS / FULL FORM RELATED NCC "A","B","C" CERTIFICATE EXAM 2025
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IMPROTANT ABBREVIATIONS / FULL FORM RELATED NCC "A","B","C" CERTIFICATE EXAM 2025
Ø WTLO :
WHOLE TIME LADY OFFICER
Ø NDMC :
NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Ø NDMA :
NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
Ø NDRF :
NATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE FORCE
Ø GIS :
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM
Ø YEP :
YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
Ø SSB :
SERVICE SELECTION BOARD
Ø MPI :
MEAN POINT IMPACT
Ø POCSO :
THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL OFFENCES
Ø NIC :
NATWORK INTERFACE CARD
Ø NIC :
NATIONAL INTEGRATION CAMP
Ø COC :
CENTRALLY ORGANISED CAMP
Ø GCI :
GIRLS CADET INSTRACTOR
Ø HIV :
HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUSES
Ø NEP :
NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY
Ø RTE :
RIGHT TO EDUCATION
Ø SSCD :
SOCIAL SERVICE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ø WTI :
WEAPON TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Ø EBSB :
EK BHARAT SHRESTHA BHARAT
Ø CAPF :
CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES
Ø DG :
DIECTOR GENERAL
Ø KRA :
KEY RESULT AREA
Ø GOI :
GOVT OF INDIA
Ø RTI :
RIGHT TO INFORMATION
Ø DDG :
DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL
Ø UPSC :
UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Ø UIDAI :
UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AUTHORITY OF INDIA
Ø AICTE :
ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Ø DST :
DRILL SQUARE TEST
Ø PAN : PERMANENT ACCOUNT NUMBER
Ø CWS :
CADET WELFARE SOCIETY
Ø GCI :
GIRL CADET INSTRUCTOR
Ø WTLO :
WHOLE TIME LADY OFFICER
Ø OTA :
OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY
Ø IMA :
INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY
Ø NDA :
NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY
Ø TsOET :
TEST OF ELEMENTARY TRAINING
Ø GRAD :
GROUP RANGE AID DESCRIPTION
Ø DTL :
Deep Trench Latrine
Ø RDC :
REPUBLIC DAY CAMP
Ø IGC :
INTER GROUP COMPTITION
Ø CRPF : Central Reserve Police Force
Ø ITBP :
Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Ø ATM :
AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE
Ø CATC :
COMBINED ANNUAL TRAINING CAMP
Ø ATC :
ANNUAL TRAINING CAMP
Ø NCERT :
NATIONAL COUNCIAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING
Ø RCTC :
ROCK CLIMBING TRAINING CAMP
Ø NRI :
NON RESIDENCE INDIAN
Ø ISRO :
Indian Space Research Organization
Ø NATO :
NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION
Ø DDMA :
District Disaster Management Authority
Ø COAS :
CHIEF OF THE ARMY STAFF
Ø UNESCO :
UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION
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Ø GOC-IN-C :
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief
Ø PVC : PARAM VIR CHAKRA
Ø DRDO :
Defense Research & Development
Organization
Ø CISF :
CENRAL INDUSRIAL SECURITY FORCE
Ø PI :
PERMANENT INSTRUCTOR
Ø HI :
HAVALDAR INSTRUCTOR
Ø FOL :
FUEL OIL LUBRICANT
Ø DC :
Deputy Commandant/ District Collector
Ø DI :
DRILL INSTRUCTOR
Ø RFID :
RADIO FREQUENCY INDENTEFICATION
Ø GPS :
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTER
Ø SUO :
SENIOUR UNDER OFFICER
Ø JUO :
JUNIOR UNDER OFFICER
Ø NDA :
National Defense Academy
Ø OTA :
Officers' Training Academy
Ø OT :
Obstacle Training
Ø P&F :
Personnel & Finance
Ø PVSM :
Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Ø PVC :
Param Vir Chakra
Ø PDLS :
Personality Development & Life Skills
Ø RDC :
Republic Day Camp
Ø R&V :
Remount & Veterinary
Ø SD/SW :
Senior Division/ Senior Wing
Ø SSC :
Short Service Commission
Ø SM :
Sena Medal / Subedar Major
Ø TES : Technical Entry Scheme
Ø TGC :
Technical Graduate Commission
Ø UES :
University Entry Scheme
Ø UYSM :
Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
Ø VSM :
Vishisht Seva Medal
Ø WT :
Weapon Training
Ø ATC :
Annual Training Camp
Ø AMC :
Army Medical Corps
Ø ADC :
Army Dental Corps
Ø AEC :
Army Education Corps
Ø AAD :
Army Air Defonce
Ø ASC :
Army Supply Corps
Ø AOC :
Army Ordnance Corps
Ø ANO :
Associate NCC Officer
Ø ADG :
Additional Director General
Ø APTC :
Army Physical Training Corps
Ø AVSM :
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Ø DGNCC :
Director General National Cadet Corps
Ø DDG :
Deputy Director General
Ø DSC :
Defence Security Corps
Ø EME :
Electronics & Mechanical Engineers
Ø FCO : Fire Control Orders
Ø FCBC :
Field Craft & Battle Craft
Ø GCI :
Girl Cadet Instructor
Ø GRAD :
Group Range Aid Description
Ø GRIT : Group Range Indication Type of Fire
Ø JAG :
Judge & Advocate General
Ø JCO :
Junior Commissioned Officer
Ø JD/JW :
Junior Division/ Junior Wing
Ø MS :
Military Secretary
Ø MVC :
Maha Vir Chakra
Ø MR :
Map Reading
Ø NIC :
National Integration Camp
Ø NCO :
Non Commissioned Officer
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