Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) - SSCW (NCC)-125
The Indian Army has invited online applications from unmarried women holding an NCC 'C' Certificate, and Wards of Battle Casualties of Indian Army personnel, for Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) under the NCC Special Entry Scheme for the 125th Course (April 2027). This is a prestigious opportunity to join the Indian Army as a commissioned officer.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Army |
| Post Name | Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer (Non-Technical) |
| Total Vacancies | 6 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 21st August 2026 (3:00 PM) |
| Job Type | Short Service Commission (10 Years) |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
All India,
IN
Employment Type:CONTRACT (Short Service Commission)
Number of Vacancies:6 (5 General + 1 Wards of Battle Casualties)
Educational Qualification:
- Essential: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
- NCC Requirement (General Category): Minimum 'B' Grade in NCC 'C' Certificate exam and minimum two/three years of service in Senior Division/Wing of NCC. Certificate must be obtained on or before the application date.
- For Wards of Battle Casualties: Bachelor's degree only. NCC 'C' Certificate is not required.
- Final Year Candidates: Can apply if they complete their degree before the course begins (01 April 2027). Aggregate percentage from first two/three years will be considered for shortlisting.
Experience:NCC service (for general category) as specified above.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027):
- Minimum: 19 years.
- Maximum: 25 years.
- Date of Birth Range: Born not earlier than 02 January 2002 and not later than 01 January 2008 (both dates inclusive).
Salary:
- During Training: ₹56,100 per month (fixed stipend).
- On Commissioning (Lieutenant): Approx. ₹17-18 lakh per annum (CTC), plus allowances.
- Pay Scale (Lieutenant): Level 10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) + Military Service Pay (MSP) of ₹15,500.
Selection Procedure: Application Shortlisting (based on NCC 'C' Certificate grade and graduation marks), followed by SSB Interview (5 days), Medical Examination, and Final Merit List.
Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned.
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for the Indian Army NCC Special Entry 125 Course must apply online through the official Indian Army recruitment portal.
- Visit Official Website: Go to www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Register/Login: Click on "Officer Entry Application/Login". New users must register, while existing users can log in.
- Apply Online: After registration, click "Apply Online" under the Dashboard, then click "Apply" against "Short Service Commission NCC Special Entry Course".
- Fill Application Form: Complete the application form with accurate personal, communication, educational, and previous SSB details (if any).
- Submit: Review the summary and click "Submit" only after confirming all details are correct.
- Deadline: Submit the application on or before 21 August 2026, 3:00 PM.
- Print: Take two printouts of the application (with roll number) 30 minutes after the application closes on the last day.
Note: No changes can be made after the application closes. Only one application is permitted; multiple applications will result in cancellation.
Important Dates
Online Application Start Date: 21 July 2026 (3:00 PM)
Online Application End Date: 21 August 2026 (3:00 PM)
SSB Shortlisting (Tentative): First week of September 2026
SSB Centre/Date Selection Window: 14 days in September 2026
SSB Interviews (Tentative): November/December 2026
Course Commencement: April 2027
Official Notification (PDF):
Download Official Notification (PDF)
Apply Online:
Apply Online on Indian Army Portal
Official Website:
https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
Key Instructions for Candidates
- NCC 'C' Certificate: For the general category, this is mandatory. Provisional certificates are not accepted.
- Single SSB Appearance: Candidates can appear for only one SSB interview: either for this NCC Special Entry or for the CDSE entry for the same course. An undertaking to this effect is required.
- Marriage Restriction: Candidates cannot marry during training. Marrying before or during training leads to removal and recovery of training costs.
- SSB Interview: The interview is a 5-day process conducted at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar. Candidates who fail Stage I are sent back the same day.
- Medical Examination: Recommended candidates undergo a medical examination. Medical fitness is a prerequisite for commissioning.
- Reserve Liability: Officers released before completing contractual service must serve the Army Reserve for 5 years.
- Final Year Candidates: Must submit their final degree certificate by 01 April 2027. Provisional degree certificates older than six months as on 01 April 2027 are not acceptable.
- Document Authenticity: All original documents must be carried to the SSB interview. Incomplete documents lead to summary rejection.
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