Indian Army NCC Special Entry 125 Course (Women) Notification Out: Eligibility, Salary, Apply Online

Online application opens: 21 July 2026, 1500 hrs Online application closes: 21 August 2026, 1500 hrs SSB shortlisting (tentative): First week of September 2026 SSB Centre and date selection window: 14 days in September 2026 (first-come-first-served) SSB interviews (tentative): November/December 2026, maximum 5 days Course commencement: April 2027 Deadline to submit final degree certificate (final-year candidates): 01 April 2027

The Indian Army notifies vacancies separately for each entry and gender based on operational and administrative requirements. The shortlisting process, cut-offs, and merit for men and women are independent of each other.

The candidate must be: (i) a citizen of India, or (ii) a subject of Nepal, or (iii) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, or specified East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia) and Vietnam, with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India (not required for Gorkha subjects of Nepal). 19 to 25 years as on 01 January 2027 (born not earlier than 02 January 2002 and not later than 01 January 2008, both dates inclusive). The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate at the time of application will be treated as final; no subsequent change request will be entertained. Minimum qualification: a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university. Final-year candidates may apply, prov

Age limit is detailed above. Candidates must also meet minimum physical standards before joining the training academy:

Stipend during training: ₹56,100 per month (fixed at OTA, Chennai for the full 49-week duration). Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 per month, fixed, for officers from Lieutenant to Brigadier. Approximate CTC on commissioning: ₹17–18 lakh per annum, excluding free medical cover and one home-town visit per year. Additional allowances include Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance (₹2,250/month per child, for two eldest children), Hostel Subsidy (₹6,750/month per child), Dress Allowance (₹20,000/year), and various field/hardship allowances depending on posting.

Officers are liable to serve for 10 years, extendable by a further 4 years, subject to eligibility and organizational requirements. Permanent Commission may be considered in the 10th year of service. Officers may apply for release during the 5th year of service; Army HQ's decision on such applications is final. Release options are also available after the 10th and 14th years of service. Reserve liability: Officers released before completion of contractual service must serve the Army Reserve for 5 years, plus 2 years on a voluntary basis, or up to age 37 (whichever is earlier).

Shortlisting of applications: Based on bonus marks out of a maximum of 100 - up to 50 marks for NCC 'C' Certificate grading (50 for 'A' Grade, 25 for 'B' Grade) and up to 50 marks for graduation performance (0 to 50 marks on a sliding scale from below 60% to 85%+ aggregate). Vacancy-to-call-up ratio: Candidates are shortlisted for SSB based on this ratio, decided by the Directorate General of Recruiting. SSB Centre and date selection: Shortlisted candidates choose their SSB centre and date on a first-come-first-served basis; choices cannot be changed later except under exceptional circumstances. SSB interview: Conducted over 5 days at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar. Candidates undergo a two-stage process - Stage I, and Stage II (for those who clear Stage I). Candidates who fail Stage I are sent back the same day. Medical examination: Conducted for candidates recommended after

Signed printout of the online application with self-attested photograph Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate (or equivalent) and mark sheet 12th Class certificate and mark sheet Graduation degree or provisional degree certificate (provisional degree must not be older than 6 months as on 01 April 2027, i.e., issued between 01 October 2026 and 01 April 2027) Mark sheets of all years/semesters NCC 'C' Certificate, issued on or before the date of online application submission (not required for Wards of Battle Casualties) CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate from the university, where applicable For final-year candidates: certificate from the institution head confirming final-year status and expected result declaration by 01 April 2027 For Wards of Battle Casualties: Battle Casualty certificate, Part II Order copy, and Relationship Certificate Note: DigiLocker certifica

Candidate's name, parents' names, and date of birth in the profile and application must exactly match the Matriculation/Secondary certificate; any variation leads to cancellation. CGPA/grades must be converted to marks per the university's formula; discrepancies found later lead to cancellation. Candidates cannot marry during training, nor live with parents/guardians during the training period; marrying before or during training leads to removal and recovery of training costs. Cost of training at OTA is borne by the Government, except for candidates withdrawn for personal reasons or reasons within their control, who must refund training costs at ₹20,482 per week (as of 2026). Candidates serving in the Armed Forces must inform their Commanding Officer in writing about applying, and carry a countersigned application to the SSB. Candidates should never have been debarred by UPSC from any ex