Indian Army Recruitment 2026

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

This page contains information extracted directly from the official job notification PDF. Only details explicitly mentioned in the notification are shown below.

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).

Important note: In case of any discrepancy between English and Hindi versions of the notification, the English version is treated as valid (as stated in the 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

Vacancies are notified separately for each entry/gender, and the application/shortlisting/merit for each entry is independent (as stated in the notification).

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)

Dates and timelines shown above are exactly as referenced in the notification (including tentative periods and notes).

Job Location & Address Fields (As Requested)

The notification does not provide a single fixed posting address for the job. Where the notification does not mention a field, it is marked as Not specified in notification.

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)

Final-year candidates must be able to produce proof of passing/marksheets by 01 Oct 2026. If the final year exam is scheduled after 01 Oct 2026, the candidate is not eligible (as stated in the notification).

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)

Age eligibility is exactly as stated in the notification and must be calculated with reference date 01 Jul 2026.

Application Process (Step-by-Step)

Applications are accepted online only through the official Join Indian Army portal, as stated in the notification.

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

Important Undertaking / Restriction (One SSB Interview Rule)

As stated in the notification, a candidate can appear for only one of: SSCW(NT)-124 (CDSE) OR NCC (Spl) Entry-124. The required undertaking must be given in the online application.

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

Important: As stated in the notification, DIGILOCKER certificates are NOT accepted in lieu of original documents.

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).

Carrying requirements and exact document lists/conditions must be followed as stated in the notification and verified against the official instructions shown on the portal/SSB call-up.

Selection Process (Complete Flow as Mentioned)

Overall flow stated in the notification: Application → Shortlisting → SSB → Medical → Merit List → Joining Letter.

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)

The notification states the validity of SSB medical is 270 days (from SMB to joining date context).

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)

All pay figures above are reproduced exactly as stated in the notification (including mention that CTC is approximate and subject to the notification’s notes).

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)

The notification states that candidates must not marry during training. It also states that marriage after application but before induction can lead to disqualification, and marriage during training can result in discharge and recovery/refund of training expenditure (as per the notification terms).

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

On successful completion of training, the notification mentions the award of a Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management & Strategic Studies by the University of Madras.

Cost of Training / Withdrawal Note (as stated)

The notification states training is at Government expense, and withdrawal for personal reasons may require refund/recovery of expenditure (rate is mentioned per week in the notification).

Travel Allowance (as stated)

The notification states that first-time SSB candidates for a particular commission type are entitled to reimbursement of travel expenses within India (AC 3-tier / bus fare) as applicable; repeat attempts are not entitled.

Application Fees

Application fee: Not specified / not mentioned in the provided notification PDF.

Helpline / Contact Information (as stated)

The notification indicates that queries will be replied to only through the “Feedback/Queries” option available on the recruiting website.

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.

Official Website

https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in/

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).

This section lists only the notes explicitly referenced in the notification PDF and does not add any assumptions.

Official Notification Link

https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/NotificationPDF/WOMEN_NOTIFICATION_FOR_NCC_SPL_ENTRY_124_COURSE__OCT_2026_.pdf

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