Overview
The Indian Army has announced the 124th JAG Entry Scheme (Oct 2026) with 8 vacancies for Short Service Commission (NT) officers. Candidates must be unmarried law graduates with an LLB, a CLAT PG 2025 score, and Bar Council registration. Application opens 27 Jan 2026 and closes 27 Feb 2026. Selection involves online application, CLAT PG shortlisting, SSB interview, medical exam, merit list, and joining. Salary is approximately ₹17-18 lakh per annum. Training is at OTA Chennai for 49 weeks.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Army - Judge Advocate General Branch
- Qualification
- LLB Degree (Three years professional after graduation or Five years after 10+2), 55% aggregate, CLAT PG 2025 score mandatory, Bar Council registration
- Vacancies
- 8
- Posted
- January 2026
- Last date to apply
- 27/02/2026 1500 Hrs
Important Dates
| Notification Date | January 2026 |
| Online Form Start | 27/01/2026 1500 Hrs |
| Last Date to Apply | 27/02/2026 1500 Hrs |
| SSB Shortlisting | Second week of March 2026 |
| SSB Centre & Date Selection Opens | May 2026 (Two weeks option) |
| SSB Interview Duration | Up to 5 days in May/June 2026 |
| Medical Examination | After SSB |
| Merit List | After Medical Examination |
| Joining Letter Issue | After Merit & Vacancies |
| Training Commencement | October 2026 |
| Training Completion | After 49 Weeks (Mid-2027) |
Important Links
Selection Process
1. Online Application 2. Shortlisting based on CLAT PG 2025 scores 3. SSB Centre & Date Selection 4. SSB Interview 5. Medical Examination 6. Merit List Preparation 7. Joining Letter Issuance
How to Apply
Register on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in if not already registered., Login and navigate to 'Officer Entry Appln/Login' and click 'Apply Online'., Select 'Officers Selection - Eligibility' and choose 'Short Service Commission JAG Entry Course'., Fill in all required segments: Personal Information, Communication Details, Education Details, Previous SSB Details (if any)., Save and continue after each segment., Review the summary and submit the application., Print two copies of the application with the roll number for SSB and reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Indian Army JAG Entry 124th Course Notification 2026 - Apply Online?
Notification Date: January 2026; Online Form Start: 27/01/2026 1500 Hrs; Last Date to Apply: 27/02/2026 1500 Hrs; SSB Shortlisting: Second week of March 2026; SSB Centre & Date Selection Opens: May 2026 (Two weeks option); SSB Interview Duration: Up to 5 days in May/June 2026; Medical Examination: After SSB; Merit List: After Medical Examination; Joining Letter Issue: After Merit & Vacancies; Training Commencement: October 2026; Training Completion: After 49 Weeks (Mid-2027)
What is the age limit?
21 to 27 years (DOB 02 Jul 1999 to 01 Jul 2005)
What is the selection process?
1. Online Application 2. Shortlisting based on CLAT PG 2025 scores 3. SSB Centre & Date Selection 4. SSB Interview 5. Medical Examination 6. Merit List Preparation 7. Joining Letter Issuance