nss.gov.in National Service Scheme : Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

Organisation : Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
Service Name : National Service Scheme
Applicable For : Anyone studying 11th standard & above.
Website : https://nss.gov.in/

National Service Scheme

The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Central Sector Scheme of Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.

Related / Similar Scheme : MoPR SVAMITVA Scheme

It provides opportunity to the student youth of 11th & 12th Class of schools at +2 Board level and student youth of Technical Institution, Graduate & Post Graduate at colleges and University level of India to take part in various government led community service activities & programmes.

The sole aim of the NSS is to provide hands on experience to young students in delivering community service.

Aims & Objective of NSS are:
i. To understand the community in which they work;
ii. To understand themselves in relation to their community;
iii. To identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving process.
iv. To develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility;
v. To utilize their knowledge in finding practical solution to individual and community problem;
vi. To develop competence required for group-living and sharing of responsibilities:
vii. To gain skills in mobilizing community participation;
viii. To acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude;

Who Can Join?

The National Service Scheme starts from 11th standard onwards.

How To Join in NSS?

Simply by enrolling/registering yourself in NSS unit through the Programme Officer concerned However, before joining you must be a bona fide student of school, college or university.

Scheme FAQs

What is the nature of this scheme, whether compulsory or voluntary?
NSS is a voluntary Scheme.

Is it compulsory to wear NSS badge?
It is obligatory to wear NSS badge during community service.

What is the uniform in NSS?
It is obligatory to wear NSS badge during community service.

How much time I will have to devote as an NSS volunteer?
Total 240 hours social service in two years duration. Of which 20 hours for orientation course, 30 hour for campus work and remaining 70 hours for community services in a year. Further a seven-day special camp will be attended by the NSS Volunteer in the adopted village.

What sorts of benefit I can get from this scheme?
Total 240 hours social service in two years duration. Of which 20 hours for orientation course, 30 hour for campus work and remaining 70 hours for community services in a year. Further a seven-day special camp will be attended by the NSS Volunteer in the adopted village.

Is it compulsory to wear NSS badge ?
It is obligatory to wear NSS badge during community service.

What is the uniform in NSS ?
There is no uniform prescribed for NSS volunteers.

How much time I will have to devote as an NSS volunteer?
Total 240 hours social service in two years duration

What sorts of benefit I can get from this scheme?
You can get some weightage during admissions in higher studies and other benefits as decided by the institutions/university.

If I complete only 120 hrs social service in NSS, will I get any Certificate?
You will get only certificate for completing one year social service under the aegis of NSS by your institution.

Is it compulsory to attend 7 days NSS Special Camp?
Yes, it is compulsory, to attend seven days NSS special camp beside regular activities (one camp in 2 year of volunteership).