The Indian Army invites online applications from unmarried female candidates (including wards of Battle Casualties of Army Personnel) for grant of Short Service Commission (Non-Tech) through the NCC Special Entry Scheme (123rd Course) commencing in April 2026. This is a prestigious opportunity to serve the nation as an officer.
🗓️ Important Dates
- Application Start: 12 August 2025 (3:00 PM)
- Application End: 11 September 2025 (3:00 PM)
- SSB Shortlisting: First week of November 2025 (Tentative)
- SSB Interviews: November/December 2025
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, or a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) with an eligibility certificate from the Government of India.
Age Limit
- 19 to 25 years as on 01 January 2026. (Born not earlier than 02 Jan 2001 and not later than 01 Jan 2007).
Educational Qualification
- NCC Candidates: Graduation Degree from a recognized university with a minimum of ‘B’ Grade in the NCC ‘C’ Certificate Exam.
- Wards of Battle Casualties: Graduation Degree from a recognized university. NCC ‘C’ Certificate is NOT required.
Vacancies
- Total Vacancies: 06
- 05 for General Category (NCC)
- 01 for Wards of Battle Casualties
📝 Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Based on bonus marks awarded for:
- NCC ‘C’ Certificate Performance: ‘A’ Grade (50 marks), ‘B’ Grade (25 marks).
- Graduation Percentage: Up to 85%+ (50 marks).
- SSB Interview: A 5-day process at Selection Centers (Allahabad, Bhopal, Bangalore, Jalandhar).
- Medical Examination: As per Army standards.
- Merit List: Final selection based on SSB performance.
💼 Training & Career
- Academy: Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai.
- Training Duration: 49 Weeks.
- Stipend during Training: ₹56,100 per month.
- Rank on Commission: Lieutenant.
- Starting Salary (CTC): Approximately ₹17-18 Lakhs per annum.
- Service Tenure: Initial 10 years, extendable up to 14 years. Option for Permanent Commission after 10 years.
🚀 How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online through the official website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Navigate to
Officer Entry Application/Login>Registration(if new) >Apply Online. - Select the entry: “Short Service Commission NCC Special Entry Course”.
- Fill out the application form carefully and upload the required documents.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.
⚠️ Important Documents
Candidates must carry the following original documents for the SSB interview:
- Matriculation Certificate (for age proof)
- 12th Class Certificate & Marksheet
- Graduation Degree/Provisional Certificate & All Marksheets
- NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Original – Provisional not accepted)
- Bonus Marks Calculation Certificate (if applicable)
- For Wards of Battle Casualties: Relevant certificates from MP Dte/Regimental Records.
💡 Important Notes
- Candidates must not be married and must undertake not to marry until training completion.
- Only one application per candidate is allowed.
- Details like Name, Date of Birth, and Parents’ Name must exactly match the Matriculation Certificate.
- Candidates can appear for only one SSB interview for a particular course.