The Indian Army has given great good news to the candidates who are dreaming of living a respectable life while serving the country. The Indian Army has released a short notification for the 125th Short Service Commission NCC Special Entry Scheme courses, inviting applications from eligible and interested candidates for the JAG Entry Scheme courses and NCC Special Entry Scheme courses starting from April 2027.
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There will be no written examination for the eligible and interested candidates through this admission. Eligible candidates will be selected through the prestigious SSB interview. Candidates with a law degree can apply for JAG Entry Scheme courses, while candidates with SCC, C certificates can apply for NCC Special Entry Scheme.
The online application process for various courses here will take place at various stages. When can you apply for which courses? Who are the eligible candidates? What are the documents required for application? How does the selection process work? Let’s find out complete information in this article.

Descriptive view of the post:
| Recruitment agency | Indian Army |
| Name of courses | 125th Short Service Commission Course, April 2027 |
| Post Name | Short Service Commission Officer |
| How to apply | Online |
| Last date for submission of application | 21-08-2026 |
| Official website link | http://joinindianarmy.nic.in/ |
Brief description of the position:
The 125th Short Service Commission of the Indian Army has issued a short recruitment notification for the NCC Special Entry Scheme courses. Applications are invited online from eligible candidates for the recruitment of Short Service Commission Officer posts. Candidates with a law degree and NCC certificate can apply for this post. There is no application fee prescribed for applying for these posts.
Educational qualification relevant to the post:
- JAG Entry Scheme Course:
Candidates applying for Short Service Commission Officer posts under JAG Entry Scheme courses must have completed a three-year LLB degree.
- NCC Special Entry Scheme Courseย :
Candidates applying for the posts of Short Service Commission Officer under NCC Special Entry Scheme courses should have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 50% marks. Should have 2 years of experience in NCC Senior Division. Also, they should have passed NNC ‘C’ Certificate Examination with at least B grade.
Age limit details:
Candidates wishing to apply for JAG Entry Scheme Course and NCC Special Entry Course should be at least 19 years to 25 years of age. The age limit of the candidates will be calculated as on 1-04-2026.
Age relaxation details:
There will be age relaxation for various categories of candidates as per government norms. Check the recruitment notification for more information.
Application fee:
There is no application fee for the Indian Army JAG Entry Scheme courses and NCC Special Entry Scheme courses. Therefore, candidates from general categories, backward classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and all other categories can apply free of cost.
Required documents:
- Identity card
- Graduation certificate
- Graduation Marksheet
- NCC ‘C’ Certificate
- Passport size photo
- Signature
- Caste certificate
- And other necessary documents
How to apply:
Male and female candidates are eligible to apply for the Indian Army JAG Entry Scheme courses and NCC Special Entry Scheme courses. Candidates who wish to apply should follow the steps mentioned below to submit their application.
- Eligible and interested candidates should visit the official website of the Indian Army.
- Click on the login link that appears on the home page.
- Login using the candidates’ personal and basic details.
- Choose your choice of courses for JAG Entry Scheme courses and NCC Special Entry Scheme courses.
- Then fill in the educational details, personal details, and other necessary details asked there.
- Then upload all the necessary documents given above.
- Make sure that all the details filled are correct and then click the submit button to submit the application.
Selection Process:
- Application verification
- SSB Interview
- Medical examination
- Document verification
- Final merit list
Important dates:
| Course details | Important dates for applying |
|---|---|
| Date of publication of recruitment notification | 10-07-2026 |
| 125th SSC JAG Entry Scheme Course (for male and female candidates) | Starting date for submitting applications: 17-07-2026 Last date for submitting applications: 17-08-2026 |
| 125th SSC NCC Special Entry Scheme Course (for male candidates) | Starting date for submitting applications: 20-07-2026 Last date for submitting applications: 20-08-2026 |
| 125th SSC NCC Special Entry Scheme Course (For Female Candidates) | Starting date for submitting applications: 21-07-2026 Last date for submitting applications: 21-08-2026 |
Other important links:
| Official website link | Click here |
| Official Notification PDF Link | Click here |
| Link to apply online | Click here |
Final conclusion:
A short recruitment notification has been issued for the Indian Army JAG Entry Scheme Course and NCC Special Entry Scheme Course starting from April 2027. Male and female candidates with a law degree and a degree in any subject can get admission in these courses. Interested candidates can apply online before the last date.
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