Indian Army Recruitment 2026 job opportunity

Indian Army Recruitment 2026

Indian Army has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Women – NCC Special Entry Scheme. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

Last Date: Mon Mar 16 2026

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Indian Army Recruitment 2026: NCC Special Entry Scheme (Women) – 124th Course (Oct 2026)

Organization & Entry Details

Organization Name
English: Indian Army
Hindi (as provided in notification): भारतीय सेना
Designation / Entry (Post)
English: Short Service Commission (Non-Tech) for Women – NCC Special Entry Scheme 124th Course (Oct 2026)
Hindi (as provided in notification): शॉर्ट सर्विस कमीशन (गैर-तकनीकी) (महिला) – एनसीसी विशेष प्रवेश योजना 124वां कोर्स (अक्टूबर 2026)
Rank After Training
English: Lieutenant
Hindi (as provided in notification): लेफ्टिनेंट
Employment Type / Commission Type
Type: Short Service Commission (SSC) – Women (Non-Technical)
Tenure: 10 years, extendable by 4 years; option for Permanent Commission (PC) consideration after 10 years (as per terms in notification).

Vacancies & Reservation Details

Total vacancies notified for Women under NCC Special Entry Scheme 124th Course (Oct 2026)
Category Vacancies
General Category (Women) 05
Wards of Battle Casualties of Indian Army Personnel 01
Total 06

Important Dates

Event Date / Time (as per notification)
Online Application Opens 13 Feb 2026 (1500 hrs)
Online Application Closes 16 Mar 2026 (1500 hrs)
Shortlisting (Tentative) First week of May 2026
SSB Interview Likely Period May / June 2026 (duration up to 5 days, as stated)
Course / Training Commencement Oct 2026
Joining Date Reference (medical validity note) 01 Oct 2026 (referenced in medical validity context)

Job Location & Address Fields (As Requested)

Field Details (only if mentioned in notification)
city Not specified in notification (posting location is not fixed in the notification content).
state Not specified in notification (posting location is not fixed in the notification content).
country India
postalCode Not specified in notification
streetAddress Not specified in notification
baseSalary
Stipend during training: ₹56,100 per month
Pay after commissioning (Lieutenant): Pay Level 10: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Approx. CTC (as mentioned in highlights): 17–18 lakh per annum (with exclusions/notes as per notification)
employmentType Short Service Commission (SSC) – Women (Non-Technical)

Training Location (Pre-Commission Training)

  • Training Academy: Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
  • Training Duration: 49 weeks (from Oct 2026)

SSB Selection Centres (Cities Mentioned)

SSB Centre City State Country
Prayagraj Uttar Pradesh India
Bhopal Madhya Pradesh India
Bengaluru Karnataka India
Jalandhar Punjab India

Eligibility Criteria (Detailed)

Nationality (as stated in the notification)

  • Citizen of India
  • Subject of Nepal
  • Person of Indian origin migrated from the countries specified in the notification (eligibility certificate required as per notification conditions; exception noted for Gorkha subjects of Nepal).

Educational Qualification

  • Graduation: Graduate degree from a recognized university (as stated in the notification).
  • Final-year candidates: Final-year candidates may apply only if they satisfy the conditions stated in the notification (see “Final-Year Candidate Conditions” below).

NCC Requirements (for NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders)

  • Must have served minimum 2/3 years (as applicable) in Senior Division/Wing of NCC.
  • Must have obtained minimum ‘B’ Grade in NCC ‘C’ Certificate examination.
  • Provisional NCC ‘C’ certificate is not accepted at SSB (as explicitly stated in notification).

Final-Year Candidate Conditions (Important)

Special Category: Wards of Battle Casualties

  • Vacancies reserved for wards (unmarried sons/daughters including legally adopted) of specified battle casualty categories (as defined in the notification).

Age Limit

Age Range 19 to 25 years as on 01 Jul 2026
Date of Birth Range Born not earlier than 02 Jul 2001 and not later than 01 Jul 2007 (both inclusive)

Application Process (Step-by-Step)

  1. Register online on the Join Indian Army portal and read all instructions carefully.
  2. After registration, open your Dashboard and select Apply Online.
  3. Open Officers Selection – Eligibility and click Apply for “Short Service Commission NCC Special Entry Course”.
  4. Fill each section of the application (including personal details, communication details, education details, and previous SSB details), using Save & Continue for each segment.
  5. Verify the Summary carefully and then Submit the application.
  6. After submission, take two print copies of the submitted application (as mentioned in the notification).
  7. Changes are not allowed after the application closing time (as stated in the notification).

Important Undertaking / Restriction (One SSB Interview Rule)

Documents & Certificates (For SSB) – Notes Provided in Notification

The notification lists the following documents to be carried/produced at SSB (summary of items explicitly referenced in the notification)
Document / Proof Notes (only as stated in notification)
Printed copy of submitted online application Two print copies are mentioned in the application process instructions.
Educational certificates / marksheets Carry originals as applicable.
NCC ‘C’ Certificate Provisional NCC ‘C’ certificate is not accepted at SSB (as stated).
CGPA conversion certificate Required where applicable (as referenced in the list).
Final-year certificate / proof of passing Final-year candidates must meet the cut-off conditions by 01 Oct 2026 (as stated).

Selection Process (Complete Flow as Mentioned)

SSB Interview – Key Points

  • Call-up letter will be issued to shortlisted candidates; communication is mentioned via registered email and SMS.
  • SSB follows a two-stage selection procedure: Stage I and Stage II.
  • Candidates who fail in Stage I will be returned on the same day (as stated).
  • SSB duration is stated as up to 5 days.
  • Recommended candidates undergo Medical Examination as part of the process.

Merit List & Tie-Breaker (as stated)

Item Details (as mentioned in notification)
Merit Determination Based on marks obtained at SSB.
Tie-Breaker In case of a tie in SSB marks, priority is based on age; if still tied, based on graduation percentage.

Medical Validity (Important)

Pay, Stipend & Compensation (as stated)

Component Amount / Level (as mentioned)
Pay Level after commissioning (Lieutenant) Level 10: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Stipend during training ₹56,100 per month
Approximate CTC (highlights) 17–18 lakh per annum (as mentioned in the notification highlights; exclusions/notes apply as per notification)

Training Details, Discipline Notes & Additional Conditions

Training Institution & Duration

  • Academy: Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
  • Duration: 49 weeks (from Oct 2026)

Marriage Restriction During Training (as stated)

Physical Standards Before Joining OTA (Women) – As Mentioned

Activity Standard (as mentioned in notification)
Run 2.4 km in 13 minutes
Push-ups 15
Pull-ups 2
Sit-ups 25
Squats / Lunges Standards mentioned (as per notification)
Swimming Fundamentals mentioned (as per notification)

Academic Award Mentioned

Cost of Training / Withdrawal Note (as stated)

Travel Allowance (as stated)

Application Fees

Helpline / Contact Information (as stated)

Helpline Numbers Not provided in the notification text.
Contact Email Not provided in the notification text.
Contact Method Mentioned “Feedback/Queries” option on the official recruiting website.

Additional Notes & Disclaimers (All Taken from Notification)

  • SSB Centres mentioned: Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Jalandhar (as listed in the notification).
  • SSB Communication: Call-up letter information is stated to be sent via registered email and SMS.
  • Two-stage SSB process: Stage I (same-day return if not qualified), then Stage II, with total duration up to 5 days.
  • Medical validity: Validity of SSB medical is stated as 270 days (context includes SMB to joining date).
  • One interview restriction: Candidate can appear for only one of SSCW(NT)-124 (CDSE) OR NCC(Spl) Entry-124; undertaking is required.
  • DIGILOCKER certificates: Not accepted in lieu of originals (explicitly stated).
  • Final-year condition: Must provide proof by 01 Oct 2026; if exam scheduled after 01 Oct 2026, not eligible (as stated).
  • Language precedence: English version is valid in case of discrepancy (as stated).

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