Indian Army NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2026
The Indian Army has released the official notification for NCC Special Entry Scheme 124 Course (October 2026) for grant of Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) to eligible unmarried male and female candidates, including wards of battle casualties of Army personnel. The course will commence from October 2026 at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. Online applications start from 13 February 2026 and the last date to apply online is 16 March 2026.
| Organisation | Indian Army |
| Entry Name | NCC Special Entry Scheme 124 Course (Oct 2026) |
| Post Name | Short Service Commission (NT) Officer |
| Total Vacancy | 76 |
| Starting Date of Application | 13 February 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 16 March 2026 |
| Course Commencement | October 2026 |
| Age Limit | 19–25 Years (as on 01 July 2026) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate degree from a recognized University. Final year students may apply provided they complete graduation before commencement of course. |
| NCC Requirement | Minimum ‘B’ Grade in NCC ‘C’ Certificate exam. NCC ‘C’ Certificate is NOT required for wards of battle casualties. |
| Service in NCC | Minimum two or three years (as applicable) in Senior Division / Wing of NCC. |
| Gender & Marital Status | Unmarried Male and Female candidates only. |
| Nationality | Candidate must be a citizen of India or meet nationality conditions prescribed by Government of India. |
| Age Relaxation | As per Indian Army rules. Wards of Battle Casualties eligible as notified. |
| Written Examination | No written examination. |
| Shortlisting | Shortlisting based on NCC ‘C’ Certificate grading and graduation percentage. |
| SSB Interview | Five-day Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. |
| Medical Examination | Candidates recommended by SSB undergo medical examination. |
| Post | Vacancy |
| NCC Special Entry – Men | 70 |
| NCC Special Entry – Women | 06 |
| Total | 76 |
| Application Scrutiny | Applications are screened and shortlisted based on eligibility and cut-off. |
| SSB Interview | Shortlisted candidates appear for SSB interview. |
| Medical Examination | Candidates recommended by SSB must clear medical standards. |
| Final Merit List | Merit list prepared based on SSB performance and medical fitness. |
| Pay Matrix Level | Pay Scale |
| Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Stipend during Training | ₹56,100 per month |
| CTC after Commissioning | Approx ₹17–18 Lakh per annum |
| All Candidates | No Application Fee |
| Official Notification(Men) | Click Here |
| Official Notification(Women) | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for Indian Army NCC Special Entry 124 Course? | Online application starts from 13 February 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply online? | The last date to apply online is 16 March 2026. |
| What is the age limit for NCC Special Entry Scheme? | Candidates must be between 19 and 25 years as on 01 July 2026. |
| Is there any written examination? | No, selection is based on shortlisting and SSB interview. |
| How many total vacancies are available? | A total of 76 vacancies are available (70 for Men and 6 for Women). |
