Assam Rifles Holds Weapons and Equipment Display for 500 NCC Cadets in Tripura
The Assam Rifles held a weapons and equipment display for around 500 cadets of 13 NCC Battalion at Narsinghgarh, Tripura, on 2 October 2026. Cadets saw service weapons, surveillance tools and communication equipment from close range.
Narsinghgarh (Tripura), 3 October 2026: The Assam Rifles organised a weapons and equipment display for cadets of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) at Narsinghgarh in Tripura on 2 October 2026. Around 500 cadets of the 13 NCC Battalion took part in the event.
What Happened at the Event
During the display, the cadets were shown the service weapons used by the force, along with its surveillance and communication equipment. The event was planned as a practical demonstration, so the cadets could see the equipment from close range and understand how it is used in the field.
The aim was to give young cadets a clearer picture of how the Assam Rifles works and the kind of equipment its personnel handle during their duties.
Key Highlights
Why Such Events Matter
Displays like this give NCC cadets a real look at life in uniform. Seeing weapons and equipment up close, and learning about them from serving personnel, helps cadets understand the role of the forces and often encourages them to consider a career in defence.
About the Assam Rifles
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The Assam Rifles is India's oldest paramilitary force, raised in 1835.
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It is known as the "Sentinels of the North East".
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Its headquarters is in Shillong, Meghalaya.
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The force guards the India–Myanmar border and supports internal security in the North-Eastern states.
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It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs, while its operational control lies with the Indian Army.
For NCC Cadets Planning a Defence Career
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Cadets with an NCC 'C' Certificate can apply to the Indian Army through the NCC Special Entry Scheme, which leads directly to the SSB interview without a written exam.
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Some vacancies in the CDS exam are reserved for NCC 'C' Certificate holders.
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NCC training also helps with the discipline, fitness and confidence that the SSB looks for.
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