Indian Army NCC Special Entry Scheme 124 Course (Oct 2026) for Women
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 6
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must hold a Graduate Degree from a recognized University. For NCC 'C' Certificate holders, a minimum 'B' Grade in the NCC 'C' Certificate Exam and two/three years of service in NCC Senior Division/Wg are also required. Final year students can apply, provided they complete their degree before the course commences.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 19 to 25 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
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The Indian Army has released the NCC Special Entry Scheme 124 Course (Oct 2026) Recruitment notification, inviting applications from unmarried female graduates. This is a prestigious opportunity to join the Indian Army as officers through Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) for women. Eligible candidates, including wards of battle casualties, can secure a respected government job and contribute to national service. Successful applicants will undergo rigorous training at OTA Chennai, leading to commissioning as Lieutenants.
- This Indian Army recruitment drive targets unmarried female graduates for Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) roles.
- A total of 06 vacancies are available, including a special provision for Wards of Battle Casualties as per the official notification.
- Eligibility criteria require a Graduate Degree and a mandatory NCC 'C' Certificate with 'B' Grade for general candidates.
- The age limit for this government job opportunity is 19 to 25 years as on 01 July 2026.
- Interested candidates must apply online through the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in to complete their application process.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend during training is ₹56,100 per month. Upon commissioning, officers will be placed at Level 10 of the Pay Matrix (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) with additional allowances like Military Service Pay (₹15,500 p.m.), Dearness Allowance, and various field area allowances. CTC is approximately ₹17-18 Lakh per annum.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of Applications (based on NCC 'C' Certificate performance and Graduation marks).
Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview (Stage I & Stage II).
Medical Examination.
Merit List Preparation.
Issuance of Joining Letter for Pre-Commission Training.
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
05 vacancies for General Category.
01 vacancy for Wards of Battle Casualties of Indian Army personnel.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Click on 'Officer Entry Application/Login' and then 'Registration' (if not already registered).
- Fill the online registration form carefully.
- After registration, click 'Apply Online' under Dashboard and select the 'Short Service Commission NCC Special Entry Course'.
- Fill in personal, communication, education, and previous SSB details, saving each segment.
- Review the summary of information for correctness and click 'Submit'.
- Take two printouts of the application with the Roll Number after 30 minutes of final closure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates must be unmarried female graduates. General candidates require a Graduate Degree with a minimum 'B' Grade in NCC 'C' Certificate and at least two/three years of service in the Senior Division/Wg of NCC. Wards of Battle Casualties only require a Graduate Degree.
The selection process involves shortlisting of online applications based on academic performance and NCC 'C' Certificate grading, followed by a Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, medical examination, and final merit list preparation.
Selected candidates will undergo 49 weeks of Pre-Commission training at the Officer Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, starting from October 2026.