Indian Army NCC Special Entry Scheme 125th Course (Men) Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 70 Posts

Anyone tracking the NCC 125 Course last date and other key milestones should note the schedule below. These dates are as specified in the official notification and cover the application window through the likely SSB period.

The NCC Special Entry Scheme 125 Course vacancy 2026 stands at a total of 70 posts under the Short Service Commission (Non-Tech) category. These vacancies are split between general NCC candidates and a reserved category for wards of Army battle casualties. Candidates should also note that the Indian Army notifies vacancies separately for each entry and gender, and the final selection is purely based on the notified vacancies against the applications received for this specific course.

Candidates wondering about eligibility for the NCC Special Entry Scheme 125th Course can note that the entry is open only to unmarried male graduates who meet specific age, nationality, and NCC certification requirements. Wards of Battle Casualties have a slightly relaxed set of conditions, explained separately below. A candidate must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, or specified East African countries with the intention of permanently settling in India, subject to a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India (not required for Gorkha subjects of Nepal). Applicants must be between 19 and 25 years as on 01 January 2027 , meaning candidates born not earlier than 02 January 2002 and not later than 01 January 2008 (both dates inclusive) are eligible. No age relaxation details beyond this ar

The selection procedure for the NCC Special Entry Scheme 125 Course follows a five-stage structure: Application, Shortlisting, SSB Interview, Medical Examination, and Merit List, followed by the Joining Letter. Each stage is explained below with the realistic timeline indicated in the notification. Shortlisting of Applications: Based on bonus marks out of a maximum of 100 - up to 50 marks for performance in the NCC 'C' Certificate (50 for 'A' Grade, 25 for 'B' Grade) and up to 50 marks for graduation performance (ranging from 0 for below 60% to 50 for 85% and above). Shortlisting is tentatively expected in the first week of September 2026. SSB Centre & Date Selection: Shortlisted candidates choose their SSB centre and date on a first-come-first-served basis during a 14-day window in September 2026. SSB Interview: Conducted over a maximum of five days at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or J

Selected candidates commissioned as Lieutenant draw pay as per Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) in the Defence Pay Matrix, along with Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 per month. The approximate CTC on commissioning is ₹17–18 lakh per annum , excluding free medical cover and one home-town travel benefit per year. During the 49-week training period at OTA Chennai, cadets receive a fixed stipend of ₹56,100 per month . On successful commissioning, this training period is not counted as commissioned service, though admissible allowance arrears for the training period are paid to cadets.

Candidates must carry originals along with self-attested copies of the following documents to the Selection Centre; DigiLocker certificates are not accepted in place of originals unless the issuing institution certifies that only e-certificates were issued. Signed printout of the application with a self-attested photograph Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate and Mark Sheet 12th Class Certificate and Mark Sheet Graduation Degree/Provisional Degree from a recognised university (provisional degree not older than six months as on 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) University certificate on CGPA-to-marks conversion criteria, where applicable For final-year candidates, a certificate from the Principal/Head of Institution confirming t