Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) for Men – NCC Special Entry Scheme 125th Course

Indian Army is recruiting for Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) for Men – NCC Special Entry Scheme 125th Course with 70 advertised vacancies. The application deadline recorded for this recruitment is 20-08-26. Candidates should confirm the post-wise qualification, age, experience and category conditions before applying.

Post-wise opening

Vacancy and eligibility details

Eligibility at a glance

Can you apply?

Recruitment journey

Selection process

1. 1Online Application: Candidates apply online at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
2. 2Shortlisting (Bonus Marks): Applications are shortlisted based on bonus marks out of 100: NCC ‘C’ Certificate Performance (Max 50 marks): A Grade = 50 marks, B Grade = 25 marks. Graduation Performance (Max 50 marks): Up to 60% = Nil
3. 360–64.99% = 5
4. 465–69.99% = 10
5. 570–74.99% = 20
6. 675–79.99% = 30
7. 780–84.99% = 40
8. 885–100% = 50 marks. Shortlisting is tentatively in the first week of September 2026.
9. 9NCC ‘C’ Certificate Performance (Max 50 marks): A Grade = 50 marks, B Grade = 25 marks.
10. 10Graduation Performance (Max 50 marks): Up to 60% = Nil
11. 1185–100% = 50 marks.
12. 12SSB Centre & Date Selection: Shortlisted candidates select SSB centre and date online (first come, first served basis) during a 14-day window in September 2026.
13. 13SSB Interview (5 Days): Conducted at Selection Centres in Prayagraj (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka), and Jalandhar (Punjab) tentatively in November/December 2026. Two-stage process: Stage I (screening) and Stage II (assessment). Candidates failing Stage I are returned on Day 1.
14. 14Medical Examination: Candidates recommended after Stage II undergo medical examination. SSB medical validity is 270 days (SMB to PCTA joining date).
15. 15Merit List: Prepared based on SSB marks. Tie-breaking: older candidate ranked higher; if age also equal, higher percentage in qualifying exam ranks higher.
16. 16Joining Letter: Issued to medically fit candidates in merit order, subject to vacancies and eligibility criteria. Joining for Pre-Commission Training at OTA, Chennai from April 2027.

Application guide

How to apply

1. Visit the official website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
2. Click on ‘Officer Entry Application/Login’ and then click ‘Registration’ (skip if already registered).
3. Fill the online registration form carefully after reading all instructions.
4. After registration, click on ‘Apply Online’ under Dashboard.
5. On the ‘Officers Selection – Eligibility’ page, click ‘Apply’ against ‘Short Service Commission NCC Special Entry Course’.
6. Fill in all required details under various segments: Personal Information, Communication Details, Education Details, and Previous SSB Details.
7. Click ‘Save & Continue’ after each segment before proceeding to the next.
8. After filling the last segment, review the ‘Summary of your information’ page and edit if necessary.
9. Click ‘Submit’ only after confirming all details are correct.
10. Take out two copies of the application with Roll Number, 30 minutes after final closure of online application on the last day.
11. Note: CGPA/Grades must be converted to marks as per the university formula before filling the online application.
12. Candidates must submit only one online application; multiple applications will result in cancellation of candidature.