NCC Officer
Sub Lieutenant Y. Govardhan Reddy serves as the Associate NCC Officer (ANO) of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), 1(T) NAVAL UNIT, at TKR Educational Society (TKRES). He is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at TKR College of Engineering & Technology (TKRCET), where he has been serving since 2016.
He obtained his Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Advanced Design and Manufacturing (Mechanical Engineering) from Vasavi College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
Recognizing his commitment to youth development and leadership, he was appointed as the NCC Care Taker Officer (CTO) in 2019. He successfully completed the prestigious 90-day Pre-Commission Refresher Course (PRCN) at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Kamptee, Nagpur, from 4 January to 4 April 2026, and was subsequently commissioned as an Associate NCC Officer (ANO) with the rank of Sub Lieutenant.
Major Contributions
- Mentoring and training NCC cadets throughout the academic year.
- Promoting discipline, leadership, patriotism, and social responsibility among students.
- Preparing cadets for state and national-level NCC camps.
- Strengthening NCC participation and institutional representation.
- Maintaining and coordinating the TKRES NCC Alumni Association since 2016.
Cadet Achievements Under His Guidance
Under the guidance of Sub Lieutenant Y. Govardhan Reddy, TKRES NCC cadets have successfully represented the institution at several prestigious NCC camps, including:
- Republic Day Camp (RDC) – 2024, 2025 & 2026
- Officers' Selection Development (OSD) Camp
- Army Attachment Camp (ALC)
- Youth Exchange Programme (YEP)
- All India Nau Sainik Camp (AINSC)
- Inter Group Competition (IGC)
- Trekking Camps
- Leadership, Adventure, and National Integration Camps, ATC, CATC etc..
Associate NCC Officer (ANO)
The Associate NCC Officer (ANO) serves as the vital link between the NCC UNIT/Battalion and the cadets. As the officer who interacts directly with cadets throughout the year, the ANO plays a crucial role in implementing NCC training, mentoring cadets, and ensuring the effective execution of NCC activities at the institution level.
To prepare teachers for this responsibility, the NCC conducts specialized training at two premier institutions:
- Officers Training Academy (OTA), Kamptee, Maharashtra
- Women Officers Training Academy (WOTA), Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
These academies provide professional training to school and college teachers selected to serve as ANOs and lead NCC companies or troops. The training equips them with the knowledge, leadership skills, and military orientation required to effectively guide and motivate cadets.
The duration of ANO training course is 90 days
Ranks for Associate NCC Officer
For colleges (in charge of SD & SW):
- Major
- Captain
- Lieutenant
For schools (in charge of JD & JW (equivalent commissioned Officer):
- Chief Officer
- 1st Officer
- 2nd Officer
- 3rd Officer