Army NCC Special Entry 125th Course 2026: The Indian Army has released the recruitment notification for the 125th Short Service Commission (SSC) NCC Special Entry Scheme Course, scheduled to begin in April 2027. The recruitment is open to unmarried male and female candidates, including wards of Battle Casualties of Indian Army personnel.
The short notification was released on 10 July 2026. The online application process for male candidates will begin on 20 July 2026, while applications for female candidates will start on 21 July 2026.
This recruitment provides an opportunity for eligible NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders to join the Indian Army as commissioned officers under the Short Service Commission scheme. Candidates can proceed to the SSB interview as per the prescribed selection process without appearing in a written examination.
Interested candidates should carefully check the age limit, marital status, educational qualification, and other eligibility requirements before submitting the online application form.
- Download Short Notification PDF
- Download Notification PDF
Army NCC Special Entry 2026 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Army |
| Post Name | NCC Special Entry Officer |
| Advertisement No. | CBC 10601/11/0010/2627 |
| Total Vacancies | To be updated soon |
| Application Start Date | 20 July 2026 |
| Category | Indian Army NCC Special Entry 2026 Notification |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement Date | 10 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date for NCC Men | 20 July 2026 from 12:01 AM |
| Last Date to Apply for NCC Men | 20 August 2026 up to 11:59 PM |
| Online Application Start Date for NCC Women | 21 July 2026 from 12:01 AM |
| Last Date to Apply for NCC Women | 21 August 2026 up to 11:59 PM |
Application Fee
- There is no application fee for candidates of any category.
Age Limit
- The age limit for the Indian Army NCC Special Entry 2026 is 19 to 25 years.
- The age will be calculated as on 1 April 2027.
- Age relaxation will be applicable as per the recruitment rules.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
| NCC Special Entry (Men) | Graduation with minimum 50% marks and NCC ‘C’ Certificate with minimum ‘B’ Grade |
| NCC Special Entry (Women) | Graduation with minimum 50% marks and NCC ‘C’ Certificate with minimum ‘B’ Grade |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancy |
| NCC Special Entry (Men) | To be updated soon |
| NCC Special Entry (Women) | To be updated soon |
Selection Process
The selection process for the Indian Army NCC Special Entry 125th Course 2026 includes shortlisting of applications based on graduation marks. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the SSB Interview, which consists of Stage I and Stage II.
Candidates who qualify the SSB Interview will undergo a medical examination. The final selection will be made based on the merit list and document verification.
The selection stages are:
- Shortlisting of Applications based on Graduation Marks
- SSB Interview – Stage I and Stage II
- Medical Examination
- Merit List and Document Verification
How to Apply for Army NCC Special Entry 2026
Candidates can follow the steps given below to apply online for the Indian Army NCC Special Entry 125th Course 2026:
- Visit the official website of the Indian Army at joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Click on the “Officer Entry Apply/Login” option available on the homepage.
- Complete the registration process by entering your personal, communication, and educational details.
- Log in using your registered credentials and select the “125th NCC Special Entry Course” application link.
- Fill in the required details in the online application form.
- Upload the required documents, including photograph, signature, graduation marksheets, and NCC ‘C’ Certificate.
- Carefully check all the information entered in the application form.
- Submit the application before the last date. The deadline is 20 August 2026 for male candidates and 21 August 2026 for female candidates.
Army NCC Special Entry 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
| Short Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Notification PDF (Soon) | Click Here |
| Apply Online (From 20.07.2026) | Click Here |