Two new NCC State Directorates approved for Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand, raising total to 19
The Ministry of Defence has approved two new independent NCC State Directorates in Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand, increasing the total from 17 to 19.
Summary
The Ministry of Defence has approved the creation of two new independent National Cadet Corps (NCC) State Directorates in Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand, as announced on 15 June 2026, increasing the total number of directorates from 17 to 19. The new directorates are meant to bring the NCC closer to cadets and educational institutions. NCC was established in 1948 with an initial strength of 20,000 cadets and has grown into the world's largest uniformed youth organisation, with over 20 lakh cadets. Cadet strength rose by 6 lakh between 2014 and 2025, and NCC is present in more than 750 districts.
Key facts
- New directorates
- Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand
- Total directorates
- 17 → 19
- Established
- 1948, with 20,000 cadets
- Current strength
- Over 20 lakh cadets
- Growth
- +6 lakh cadets, 2014–2025
- Reach
- More than 750 districts
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In which two states did the Ministry of Defence approve new independent NCC State Directorates in June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand
New independent NCC State Directorates were approved in Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand.
After the approval of two new State Directorates in June 2026, how many NCC State Directorates are there in total?
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Correct answer: A — 19
The total number of NCC State Directorates increased from 17 to 19.
Consider the following statements about the National Cadet Corps (NCC): 1. NCC was established in 1948 with an initial strength of 20,000 cadets. 2. NCC now has over 20 lakh cadets. 3. NCC is present in more than 750 districts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are stated in the Ministry of Defence release, which calls NCC the world's largest uniformed youth organisation.