Indian Army NCC Special Entry Scheme 125th Course 2026 — SSC Officer Entry April 2027, NCC C Certificate Holders

The Indian Army has released the recruitment notification for the 125th Short Service Commission (SSC) NCC Special Entry Scheme Course commencing in April 2027. This prestigious entry route allows eligible NCC C Certificate holders to join the Indian Army as Short Service Commission Officers without appearing for any written examination — making it one of the most accessible paths to an officer commission in the Indian Army. The online application opens on 20 July 2026 for male candidates and 21 July 2026 for female candidates at joinindianarmy.nic.in. Candidates must hold a graduation degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised university along with a valid NCC C Certificate with at least a B grade. The selection process skips the written examination entirely — eligible candidates are directly shortlisted based on graduation percentage and called for the two-stage Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview, followed by a Medical Examination and Document Verification. Selected candidates undergo training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, and are commissioned as Short Service Commission Officers in the rank of Lieutenant. There is absolutely no application fee for any category. Male candidates must apply before 20 August 2026 and female candidates before 21 August 2026 through the Officer Entry Apply/Login section at joinindianarmy.nic.in. This recruitment is also open to wards of Battle Casualties of Army personnel under a special provision.

- Graduation from recognised university — minimum 50% aggregate marks - Valid NCC C Certificate with minimum B grade (mandatory) - Age: 19–25 years as on 01 January 2027 - Unmarried male and female candidates only - Wards of Battle Casualties of Army personnel also eligible - Must be Indian citizen - Must meet Army medical and physical fitness standards

No application fee for any category

Pay Level-10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) + Military Service Pay ₹15,500 + DA + HRA + other Army allowances as per 7th CPC

1. Visit joinindianarmy.nic.in 2. Click Officer Entry Apply/Login on homepage 3. Register with email ID and mobile number 4. Log in and select 125th NCC Special Entry Scheme Course 5. Fill personal, educational, and NCC details 6. Upload graduation marksheets, NCC C Certificate, photo, signature 7. No fee — apply free of cost 8. Male candidates last date: 20 August 2026 9. Female candidates last date: 21 August 2026