Indian Army JAG Entry Scheme 125th Course (April 2027) Recruitment
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 10
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 - ₹177,500 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: LLB Degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks and a mandatory CLAT PG 2026 score.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible - candidates must be eligible for registration as an advocate with the Bar Council of India/State.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 21 to 27 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Indian Army is inviting applications for the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Officer position under the 125th Course commencing in April 2027. This prestigious recruitment offers 10 vacancies for unmarried law graduates to join the Judge Advocate General Branch as commissioned officers with a starting pay of ₹56,100 plus allowances. Candidates must possess an LLB degree with at least 55% marks and a valid CLAT PG 2026 score to be eligible for this Short Service Commission. This role is highly attractive for legal professionals seeking a disciplined career that combines military leadership with specialized legal practice in the armed forces.
- The age limit for applicants is 21 to 27 years as of 01 January 2027, with specific birth date criteria.
- Selected officers are granted a Short Service Commission for an initial period of 10 years, extendable up to 14 years.
- The selection process includes SSB interviews spanning five days followed by a comprehensive medical examination.
- Training lasts for 49 weeks at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai, leading to a Post Graduate Diploma.
- There is no application fee required to apply for this recruitment through the official Indian Army portal.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 10 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) plus Military Service Pay (MSP) of ₹15,500 per month and applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of Applications SSB Interview (Stage I & Stage II) Medical Examination Document Verification Final Merit List
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
Total Vacancies: 10 Vacancies are combined for unmarried Men and Women based on operational requirements.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Click on 'Officer Entry Appln/Login' and then click 'Registration'.
- Complete the registration form and log in to your dashboard.
- Click on 'Apply Online' and select the 'Short Service Commission JAG Entry Course'.
- Fill in all required personal, communication, and educational details.
- Verify the information and click 'Submit' to finalize the application.
- Print two copies of the submitted application 30 minutes after the portal closes on the final day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Upon commissioning, a JAG Officer starts at Level 10 of the pay matrix with a salary range of ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500, plus Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 per month.
Candidates must have an LLB degree (either 3 years professional after graduation or 5 years after 10+2) with minimum 55% marks and must have appeared for the CLAT PG 2026 exam.
The age limit is 21 to 27 years as of 01 January 2027. Candidates must be born between 02 January 2000 and 01 January 2006, inclusive of both dates.