NCC Cadet SUO Dhruf Rai Secures AIR 59 in CDS OTA Merit List, Set for OTA Chennai

Senior Under Officer Dhruf Rai of 16 Bengal Battalion NCC, Siliguri, under NCC Group Darjeeling and Sikkim, has secured All India Rank 59 in the final merit list of the Combined Defence Services Examination for the Officer Training Academy, Chennai, Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) 124 Course, giving the NCC fraternity of West Bengal and Sikkim a notable success to celebrate.

Rai’s selection is being seen as a major achievement not only for the cadet himself but also for the National Cadet Corps network that trained and mentored him. His performance in the CDS examination process highlights the role played by the NCC in preparing young aspirants for careers in the Armed Forces through structured training in discipline, leadership and service.

According to the details shared by the NCC fraternity, Rai underwent rigorous training under the guidance of the West Bengal and Sikkim Directorate. That preparation helped him build the confidence, skills and determination needed to clear the different stages of the selection process for entry into the Officer Training Academy in Chennai.

His progression from an NCC cadet to a recommended candidate for commissioning into the Indian Army reflects a sustained effort towards a clear goal. The journey, as described by the NCC, was shaped by dedication and perseverance, with training support from Permanent Instructor Staff and Associate NCC Officers playing an important part in developing his military aptitude, leadership qualities and overall personality.

The success has drawn attention across NCC units in the region, particularly within 16 Bengal Battalion NCC and the wider West Bengal and Sikkim Directorate. It has also been welcomed by instructors and fellow cadets, for whom Rai’s result serves as a visible example of what sustained preparation through the NCC system can lead to.

For the NCC establishment in West Bengal and Sikkim, the result is also a reminder of the organisation’s continuing function as a training ground for motivated young men and women seeking to join the defence services. Rai’s achievement has been presented as an encouragement to other cadets to set ambitious goals and work towards entry into the Armed Forces.

The NCC fraternity has extended congratulations to SUO Dhruf Rai and conveyed its best wishes as he moves forward on the path to becoming an Indian Army officer through the Officer Training Academy, Chennai.