Overview
The Indian Army has announced the 125th Short Service Commission Officer entries for the JAG Entry Scheme and NCC Special Entry Scheme, with application windows from 17 July to 17 August 2026 for JAG, 20 July to 20 August 2026 for NCC men, and 21 July to 21 August 2026 for NCC women. Candidates must be law graduates or NCC 'C' certificate holders aged 19-25, with no application fee, and selection will be through SSB interviews.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Army
- Qualification
- Law Graduate (JAG Entry) / Graduate with NCC 'C' Certificate (NCC Special Entry)
Important Dates
| notification_published | 10 July 2026 |
| jag_application_start | 17 July 2026 |
| jag_application_end | 17 August 2026 |
| ncc_men_application_start | 20 July 2026 |
| ncc_men_application_end | 20 August 2026 |
| ncc_women_application_start | 21 July 2026 |
| ncc_women_application_end | 21 August 2026 |
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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
Visit the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in., Click on the 'Officer Entry Apply/Login' option on the homepage., Register with 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 the detailed profile and upload required documents – photograph, signature, degree marksheets, and NCC 'C' Certificate (for NCC entry)., Verify all details carefully before final submission and submit before the applicable closing date., Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Indian Army Officer Recruitment 2026 (Short Notice) - Apply Online?
notification published: 10 July 2026; jag application start: 17 July 2026; jag application end: 17 August 2026; ncc men application start: 20 July 2026; ncc men application end: 20 August 2026; ncc women application start: 21 July 2026; ncc women application end: 21 August 2026
What is the application fee?
General: 0; OBC: 0; EWS: 0; SC: 0; ST: 0; PwBD: 0; Ex-Servicemen: 0; Women: 0
What is the age limit?
19 to 25 years (as on 01-04-2027, for NCC Special Entry)
What is the 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.