Applications are open. Apply before 17 Aug 2026 — 4 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Indian Army has notified recruitment for 10 posts under JAG Entry Scheme — 125th Course, April 2027. Applications are accepted online from 17 Jul 2026 to 17 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is An LLB with at least 55% in aggregate and a valid CLAT PG 2026 score, with eligibility for Bar Council registration, and the age limit is 21 to 27 years before category relaxation is applied.
Selection is made through Shortlisting, SSB centre and date selection and SSB Interview, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹56,100 a month during training; ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 with Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 after commissioning. The place of posting is Officers Training Academy, Chennai; SSB at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru or Jalandhar.
The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 10 vacancies notified
- Qualification: An LLB with at least 55% in aggregate and a valid CLAT PG 2026 score, with eligibility for Bar Council registration
- Age limit: 21 to 27 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: ₹56,100 a month during training; ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 with Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 after commissioning
- Last date to apply: 17 Aug 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Indian Army
- Advertisement No.
- JAG Entry Scheme — 125th Course, April 2027
- Total Vacancies
- 10
- Job Location
- Officers Training Academy, Chennai; SSB at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru or Jalandhar
- Qualification
- An LLB with at least 55% in aggregate and a valid CLAT PG 2026 score, with eligibility for Bar Council registration
- Age Limit
- 21 – 27 years
- Salary
- ₹56,100 a month during training; ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 with Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 after commissioning
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- joinindianarmy.nic.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Shortlisting for SSB | Second week of September 2026 |
| SSB centre and date selection window | Two weeks in September 2026 |
| SSB interviews | November or December 2026Up to five days |
| Training begins at OTA Chennai | April 2027 |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Short Service Commission (JAG) — men and women combined | 10 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| JAG Entry Scheme, 125th Course | An LLB degree — the three-year course after graduation or the five-year course after Class 12 — with at least 55% in aggregate, a valid CLAT PG 2026 score, and eligibility for registration with the Bar Council. |
- A valid CLAT PG 2026 score is mandatory — it is the sole basis for shortlisting, and without it you cannot be considered.
- Only 10 seats are on offer, shared between men and women. This is among the most competitive officer entries in the Army.
- No application fee is charged for Indian Army officer entries.
- SSB centres and dates are allotted first-come, first-served once the window opens — apply early.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant, after commissioning | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500, plus Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 a month |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Shortlisting — on your CLAT PG 2026 score
- 2SSB centre and date selection — allotted on a first-come, first-served basis
- 3SSB Interview — a two-stage process at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru or Jalandhar
- 4Medical examination — for candidates recommended after Stage II
- 5Merit list — prepared on the SSB marks, followed by the joining letter for pre-commission training at OTA Chennai
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open joinindianarmy.nic.in and click the officer entry application login.
- 2Register or log in to your account.
- 3Select the Short Service Commission JAG Entry Course application.
- 4Fill in your personal, communication and education details.
- 5Verify and submit, then print the application with your roll number thirty minutes after the window closes.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Join Indian Army — officer entryApply Online
- JAG Entry Scheme 125th Course notification (PDF)Download
Verify before you apply. Eligibility, vacancy counts, fees and dates change through corrigenda. Job Times 24 is an information service, not a recruiter, and never charges candidates. Always confirm every detail in the official notification above.