Indian Army NCC Special Entry Scheme 125th Course (April 2027) Recruitment 2026
Published: 21 Jul 2026 · Updated: 21 Jul 2026
76 Total Vacancies
Important Dates
| Application Begin | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Last Date Men | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Last Date Women | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Course Start Date | April 2027 |
| Application Begin Men | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Application Begin Women | 21 Jul 2026 |
Application Fee
| General | Nil |
| Payment Mode | No application fee is required for any candidate. |
Age Limit & Eligibility
| Minimum Age | 19 years |
| Maximum Age | 25 years |
| Age As On | 01 Jan 2027 |
| Age Relaxation | Candidates must be born not earlier than 02 January 2002 and not later than 01 January 2008 (both dates inclusive). No separate category-wise age relaxation is specified in the notification. |
| Educational Qualification | NCC 'C' Certificate Holders (Men and Women): Bachelor's degree in any stream with at least 50% marks from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification, along with a valid minimum 2-year NCC 'C' Certificate. Candidates in their final year of graduation may also apply, provided they complete the degree before the course commences in April 2027. Ward of Battle Casualties: Bachelor's degree in any stream with at least 50% marks from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification. |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total | Gen | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCC Men (General) | 63 | — | — | — | — | — |
| NCC Men - Ward of Battle Casualty | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| NCC Women (General) | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| NCC Women - Ward of Battle Casualty | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
How to Apply
- Visit the official Indian Army recruitment portal, joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Male candidates should use the Officer Entry registration/login for the NCC Special Entry (Men) Course; female candidates should use the corresponding registration/login for the NCC Special Entry (Women) Course.
- Register with basic personal details, then log in and open 'Apply Online' on the Officer Selection dashboard.
- Select the eligibility option and apply against the 'Short Service Commission - NCC Special Entry Course'.
- Fill in personal, educational and NCC 'C' Certificate details, upload the required documents, preview the form and submit it.
- Read the applicable official notification (Men or Women) carefully before filling the form, particularly the last date, age limit and education qualification sections.
- Complete the application before the last date - 20 August 2026 for men and 21 August 2026 for women.
Selection Process
- Screening/shortlisting of applications, with bonus marks considered for NCC performance and graduation grades.
- Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview at an allotted SSB centre.
- Medical Examination of SSB-recommended candidates.
- Merit List preparation based on SSB scores for final selection.
Recruitment Overview
| Course | NCC Special Entry Scheme 125th Course |
| Course Commencement | April 2027, Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai |
| Total Posts | 76 (70 Men + 6 Women) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligible Candidates | Unmarried Indian Men and Women holding a valid NCC 'C' Certificate |
Training Stipend
Multiple secondary sources report a training stipend of approximately Rs 56,100 per month during the training period at OTA Chennai, before commissioning as a Short Service Commission officer. This figure could not be independently confirmed from the primary notification PDF (which returned as unreadable binary), so candidates should verify the exact stipend amount and training duration from the official notification before relying on it.
Important Notes
- Selection and merit lists for men and women are prepared independently.
- Candidates are strongly advised to read the complete official notification (Men or Women, as applicable) before filling the form, especially the sections on last date, age limit and education qualification.
Important Links
| Apply Online / Officer Entry Portal | Apply Online ↗ |
| Official Notification (Men) | Click Here ↗ |
| Official Notification (Women) | Click Here ↗ |
| Official Website | Click Here ↗ |
Important Questions
Q. When does the online application for Indian Army NCC Special Entry Scheme 125th Course (April 2027) Recruitment 2026 start?
Ans. Online applications start on 20 Jul 2026.
Q. What is the last date to apply for Indian Army NCC Special Entry Scheme 125th Course (April 2027) Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The last date to apply online is 21 Aug 2026.
Q. What is the age limit for Indian Army NCC Special Entry Scheme 125th Course (April 2027) Recruitment 2026?
Ans. Minimum age 19 years and maximum age 25 years (as on 01 Jan 2027). See the official notification for age relaxation.
Q. What is the educational qualification for Indian Army NCC Special Entry Scheme 125th Course (April 2027) Recruitment 2026?
Ans. NCC 'C' Certificate Holders (Men and Women): Bachelor's degree in any stream with at least 50% marks from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification, along with a valid minimum 2-year NCC 'C' Certificate. Candidates in their final year of graduation may also apply, provided they complete the degree before the course commences in April 2027. Ward of Battle Casualties: Bachelor's degree in any stream with at least 50% marks from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.
Q. How to apply for Indian Army NCC Special Entry Scheme 125th Course (April 2027) Recruitment 2026?
Ans. Use the official link in the Important Links section on this page, or apply through the official website of Indian Army (Additional Directorate General of Recruiting) before the last date.
Q. What is the official website of Indian Army (Additional Directorate General of Recruiting)?
Ans. The official website link is provided in the Important Links section above.
Disclaimer: SarkariPitara is not an official government website. The information above is aggregated from the official notification for quick reference. Candidates must read the official notification carefully and verify all details from the official website before applying.