The Indian Army has released its recruitment notice for the 125th Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer Entries, inviting applications for the JAG Entry Scheme Course and the NCC Special Entry Scheme Course, both commencing April 2027. Unmarried men and women, including wards of Army personnel who lost their lives in battle, can apply under the NCC Special Entry route.
The online application process opens in phases - 17 July 2026 for the JAG Course (Men & Women), 20 July 2026 for the NCC Special Entry Course (Men), and 21 July 2026 for the NCC Special Entry Course (Women). Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Indian Army Officer Entries 2026 Overview
| Organisation | Indian Army |
| Post Name | Short Service Commission Officer (JAG Entry & NCC Special Entry) |
| Advertisement Number | CBC 10601/11/0010/2627 (EN 15/89) |
| Course | 125th SSC Course, April 2027 |
| No. of Vacancies | Not Announced Yet |
| Job Type | Central Government (Defence) Jobs |
| Qualification | Law Graduate (JAG Entry) / Graduate with NCC 'C' Certificate (NCC Special Entry) |
| Age Limit | 19 to 25 years (as on 01-04-2027, for NCC Special Entry) |
| Start Date for Apply Online | 17 July 2026 (JAG) / 20 July 2026 (NCC-Men) / 21 July 2026 (NCC-Women) |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 17 August 2026 (JAG) / 20 August 2026 (NCC-Men) / 21 August 2026 (NCC-Women) |
| Official Website | www.joinindianarmy.nic.in |
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Important Dates
- Notification Published: 10 July 2026
- JAG Entry Scheme Course (Men & Women) - Apply Online: 17 July to 17 August 2026
- NCC Special Entry Scheme Course (Men) - Apply Online: 20 July to 20 August 2026
- NCC Special Entry Scheme Course (Women) - Apply Online: 21 July to 21 August 2026
Indian Army Officer Entries 2026 - Course Details
| Course | Eligible Candidates | Application Window |
| 125th SSC JAG Entry Scheme Course (Apr 2027) | Law Graduates - Men & Women | 17 July - 17 August 2026 |
| 125th SSC NCC Special Entry Scheme Course (Apr 2027) | Men, including Wards of Battle Casualties | 20 July - 20 August 2026 |
| 125th SSC NCC Special Entry Scheme Course (Apr 2027) | Women, including Wards of Battle Casualties | 21 July - 21 August 2026 |
Who Can Apply for Indian Army Officer Entries 2026?
- JAG Entry Scheme Course: Law Graduates (Men & Women) meeting the eligibility criteria prescribed by the Indian Army.
- NCC Special Entry Scheme Course (Men & Women): Graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, along with an NCC 'C' Certificate of 'B' grade or above. Wards of Army personnel killed in battle are also eligible under this scheme.
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Indian Army NCC Special Entry - Age Limit
- Candidates must be between 19 and 25 years of age as on 1 April 2027.
- Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved categories as per government norms.
Indian Army Officer Entries 2026 - Application Fee
No application fee is applicable for any category of candidates - General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, or Women. Recruitment in the Army is completely free of cost, and candidates are advised to be cautious of touts or agents.
Indian Army NCC Special Entry - Selection Process
- Initial shortlisting of applications based on graduation percentage.
- Two-stage SSB Interview (Stage I and Stage II).
- Medical fitness examination.
- Final merit list preparation along with document verification.
Candidates holding a valid NCC 'C' Certificate are exempted from the written examination and proceed directly to the SSB Interview stage.
How to Apply for Indian Army Officer Entries 2026
- Visit the official website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Click on the 'Officer Entry Apply/Login' option on the homepage.
- Register with your basic personal, contact, and academic details.
- Log in and select the relevant course - JAG Entry Scheme Course or NCC Special Entry Scheme Course.
- Fill in your detailed profile and upload the required documents - photograph, signature, degree marksheets, and NCC 'C' Certificate (for NCC entry).
- Verify all details carefully before final submission and submit ahead of the applicable closing date.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
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