Indian Army 125th Short Service Commission Officer Entries 2026
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AZResults Editorial Team
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Applications for the 125th Short Service Commission Officer Entries are open from 17 July 2026, with separate windows for JAG Entry (Men & Women), NCC Special Entry (Men), and NCC Special Entry (Women) closing on 17, 20, and 21 August 2026 respectively. The course begins in April 2027. You’ll need to upload your degree marksheets, NCC ‘C’ Certificate (for NCC entry), photograph, and signature during registration — have these documents ready before you start the form.
Important Dates
| JAG Entry Scheme (Men & Women) | 17 July to 17 August 2026 |
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| NCC Special Entry Scheme (Men) | 20 July to 20 August 2026 |
| NCC Special Entry Scheme (Women) | 21 July to 21 August 2026 |
| Course Commencement | April 2027 |
Eligibility
| JAG Entry Scheme | Law Graduate (LLB), unmarried men and women |
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| NCC Special Entry (Men) | Graduate with 50% aggregate, NCC 'C' Certificate (B grade or above), unmarried, including wards of battle casualties |
| NCC Special Entry (Women) | Graduate with 50% aggregate, NCC 'C' Certificate (B grade or above), unmarried, including wards of battle casualties |
| Age Limit (NCC Entry) | 19 to 25 years as on 1 April 2027; relaxation applicable to reserved categories |
Application Fee
| All Categories | Free |
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Selection Process
| Application Shortlisting | Based on graduation percentage |
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| SSB Interview | Two-stage (Stage I and Stage II) |
| Medical Examination | Fitness assessment |
| Document Verification | Original certificates checked |
| Final Merit List | Prepared after all stages |
| NCC 'C' Certificate Holders | Exempted from written examination; proceed directly to SSB Interview |
How to Apply
- Visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Click Officer Entry Apply/Login on the homepage
- Register with personal, contact, and academic details
- Log in and select your course (JAG Entry or NCC Special Entry)
- Fill your detailed profile
- Upload photograph, signature, degree marksheets, and NCC 'C' Certificate (if applicable)
- Verify all details carefully before submission
- Submit before the applicable closing date
- Print the submitted application for your records
Frequently Asked Questions
Which organisation is conducting this?
Indian Army
What are the important dates?
JAG Entry Scheme (Men & Women): 17 July to 17 August 2026. NCC Special Entry Scheme (Men): 20 July to 20 August 2026. NCC Special Entry Scheme (Women): 21 July to 21 August 2026. Course Commencement: April 2027.