Functioning and History of Pre-Cadet Training Centre
Nashik Road, Nashik
In the special situation that arose in India during the Indo-China War of 1962, the Maharashtra Government introduced the concept of Pre-Cadet Training Centre to provide more opportunities for officer posts in the Indian Army to the young Maharashtrians. Accordingly, Training Centers were started in four metropolitan cities in Maharashtra. Over time, the Training Centre at Ahmednagar was kept open and the remaining three Training Centers were closed due to administrative reasons. This only Training Centre of the Maharashtra Government at Ahmednagar, under the Army Welfare Department, Pune, was functioning till 30 Jul 2004.
Due to administrative difficulties, the Pre-Qualification Training Centre at Ahmednagar was permanently shifted to Nashik Road, Nashik with effect from 01 Aug 2004 as per the order of the Government of Maharashtra. This Training Centre has a capacity to accommodate fifty candidates at a time. The candidates admitted to the Training Centre are provided free accommodation, training, and food facilities by the Government of Maharashtra.
Course Sessions Conducted at the Training Center
Available Courses:
- This Pre-Cadet Training Center conducts a 75-day course for preparation for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam.
- It also conducts a 10-day course for SSB.
- Every year, the Center plans to conduct 2 Training Sessions for the CDS exam and 4 Training Sessions for the SSB exam.
Organizational Structure:
Administrative Structure
- General Administration Maharashtra State
- Director, Soldier Welfare Department
- Officer-in-Charge, Pre-Cadet Training Centre
- Senior Clerk (Accounts) and Senior Clerk (Storekeeper)
Training Structure
- General Administration Maharashtra State
- Director, Soldier Welfare Department
- Officer-in-Charge, Pre-Cadet Training Centre
- Officer-in-Charge, Pre-Student Training Centre
- Physical Training Instructor and Drill Instructor
- Mansevi Professor
Contact Information
Pre-Cadet Training CenterDivisional Commissioners Office Area
Nashik Road, Nashik 422101