Important Dates (महत्वपूर्ण तिथियां)

• Application Start (Men) : 12 February 2026
• Application Start (Women) : 13 February 2026
• Last Date Apply Online : 16 March 2026 (03:00 PM)
• Course Commencement : October 2026
• Training Location : Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
• Admit Card / SSB Call Letter : As Per Schedule

Application Fee (आवेदन फीस)

• All Categories (General / OBC / SC / ST / EWS) : No Application Fee / कोई शुल्क नहीं
• Application is completely FREE for all candidates.
• No fee is required for any category.

Vacancy Information (वैकेंसी) – Total Post : 76

• Total Vacancies : 76 Posts
• Men : 70 Posts (including 2 for Wards of Battle Casualties)
• Women : 6 Posts
• Post Name : Short Service Commission (SSC) Non-Technical Officer
• Rank After Training : Lieutenant in Indian Army
• Training Academy : Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
• Service Duration : 10 Years (Extendable up to 14 Years)

Qualification (योग्यता)

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognised university.
• Must hold a valid NCC ‘C’ Certificate with minimum ‘B’ Grade in the certificate examination.
• Minimum 2 years of service in the Senior Division / Wing of the NCC is mandatory.
• Final year degree students are also eligible (subject to completion before course commencement).
• For Wards of Battle Casualties : NCC ‘C’ Certificate is NOT mandatory. Graduation with 50% marks is sufficient.
• Only Unmarried Male and Female candidates are eligible.
• Candidate must be a Citizen of India.

Age Limit (आयु सीमा)

• Minimum Age : 19 Years
• Maximum Age : 25 Years
• Age Calculated As On : 01 July 2026
• Date of Birth : 02 July 2001 to 01 July 2007 (Both Dates Inclusive)
• Age relaxation as per Indian Army rules for eligible reserved categories.

Important Links (महत्वपूर्ण लिंक)

How To Apply (आवेदन कैसे करें)

1. Visit the official Indian Army recruitment portal at joinindianarmy.nic.in.
2. Click on ‘Officer Entry Appln / Login’ and then click on ‘Registration’ to create your account.
3. Fill registration details and verify your account via OTP on your registered mobile / email.
4. After successful login, click on ‘Apply Online’ from the Dashboard.
5. Find the link for ‘NCC Special Entry Scheme 124th Course’ and open the application form.
6. Fill all personal, educational, NCC and category details carefully as per official documents.
7. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature and NCC ‘C’ Certificate in required format and size.
8. Review and verify all entered details carefully before final submission.
9. Click ‘Submit’ and take a printout of the submitted application for future reference and SSB interview.
10. No application fee is required. Application is completely free for all candidates.

Other Information (अन्य जानकारी)

• Salary / Pay Scale : 7th Pay Commission Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) + Military Service Pay + DA + Allowances.
• Selection Process :
  1. Shortlisting of Applications (Based on Academics & NCC Grading)
  2. SSB Interview – 5 Days (2 Stages: Psychological Tests, Group Tasks, Personal Interview)
  3. Medical Examination
  4. Final Merit List
• No Written Examination – Selection based on SSB interview and medical fitness only.
• Physical Standards (Men) : Minimum Height – 157.5 cm.
• Physical Standards (Women) : Minimum Height – 152 cm.
• Commission Type : Short Service Commission – Non-Technical (SSC NT).
• Service Period : 10 Years, Extendable up to 14 Years.
• Candidates can apply for only one entry (either CDS or NCC Special Entry for the same course).
• Read the Official Notification carefully before filling the application form.