Applications are open. Apply before 20 Aug 2026 — 7 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Indian Army has notified recruitment for 70 posts under NCC Special Entry Scheme — 125th Course, April 2027. Applications are accepted online from 20 Jul 2026 to 20 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is A bachelor's degree with at least a B grade in the NCC 'C' certificate, and the age limit is 19 to 25 years before category relaxation is applied. The vacancies are spread across 2 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Shortlisting, SSB Interview and Medical examination, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹56,100 a month during training; about ₹17 to ₹18 lakh a year on commissioning as a Lieutenant. The place of posting is Officers Training Academy, Chennai.
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
- 70 vacancies notified
- Qualification: A bachelor's degree with at least a B grade in the NCC 'C' certificate
- Age limit: 19 to 25 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: ₹56,100 a month during training; about ₹17 to ₹18 lakh a year on commissioning as a Lieutenant
- Last date to apply: 20 Aug 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Indian Army
- Advertisement No.
- NCC Special Entry Scheme — 125th Course, April 2027
- Total Vacancies
- 70
- Job Location
- Officers Training Academy, Chennai
- Qualification
- A bachelor's degree with at least a B grade in the NCC 'C' certificate
- Age Limit
- 19 – 25 years
- Salary
- ₹56,100 a month during training; about ₹17 to ₹18 lakh a year on commissioning as a Lieutenant
- 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 | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Shortlisting for SSB | First week of September 2026Tentative |
| SSB centre and date selection window | 14 days in September 2026 |
| SSB interviews | November or December 2026Likely |
| Course commences at OTA Chennai | April 2027 |
| Deadline to submit the degree or provisional certificate | 01 Apr 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 (NCC) — Men | 63 |
| Short Service Commission (NCC) — Wards of Battle Casualties | 7 |
| Total | 70 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) | A bachelor's degree with at least a B grade in the NCC 'C' certificate. Final-year students may apply provided the degree is completed by 1 April 2027. |
| Wards of Battle Casualties | A bachelor's degree. The NCC 'C' certificate is not required for this category. |
- There is no written examination. Shortlisting is on your NCC 'C' certificate grade and your graduation marks, and the SSB interview decides the merit list.
- Wards of battle casualties do not need an NCC 'C' certificate — 7 of the 70 seats are reserved for them.
- Final-year students may apply, but the degree must be produced by 1 April 2027.
- No application fee is charged for Indian Army officer entries.
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 | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500, plus Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 a month |
| Captain | Level 10B | ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900 |
| Major | Level 11 | ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200 |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Shortlisting — on bonus marks out of 100, up to 50 for your NCC 'C' certificate performance and up to 50 for your graduation marks
- 2SSB Interview — a two-stage process of up to five days at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru or Jalandhar
- 3Medical examination — valid for 270 days from the date of the SSB medical board
- 4Merit list — prepared on the SSB interview marks; ties broken by age, then by the qualifying examination percentage
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 the officer entry application on joinindianarmy.nic.in and register if you have not already.
- 2Select the Short Service Commission NCC Special Entry Course under Eligibility and click apply.
- 3Fill in your personal, communication, education and previous SSB details.
- 4Review the summary carefully and submit.
- 5Take two printouts thirty minutes after the application window closes on the last day.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Join Indian Army — officer entryApply Online
- NCC Special Entry 125th Course notification (PDF)Download
- Indian Army careersVisit
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