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Vacancy Details
- Officer (Short Service Commission – NCC Special Entry): 6 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate degree from a recognized university; for NCC category: minimum two/three years service in Senior Division/Wing of NCC and minimum ‘B’ Grade in NCC ‘C’ Certificate (certificate must be held on date of application); for Wards of Battle Casualties: graduate degree required and NCC ‘C’ not required.- General: 5
- Wards of Battle Casualties: 1
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 19 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
Selection Process
- Application: Submit online application on the official portal and register if not already registered.
- Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted for SSB based on a 100-point scheme: up to 50 marks for NCC ‘C’ Certificate grading (50 for ‘A’ Grade, 25 for ‘B’ Grade) and up to 50 marks for graduation performance (sliding scale from below 60% to 85%+).
- SSB (Service Selection Board) interview: Shortlisted candidates attend a two-stage SSB interview (Stage I and Stage II) conducted over up to 5 days at designated centres; only those who clear Stage I proceed to Stage II.
- Medical examination: Candidates recommended by the SSB undergo a medical examination to confirm fitness for service.
- Merit list: A merit list is prepared based on SSB marks; ties are broken by age (older ranked higher) then by qualifying exam percentage.
- Joining letter: Candidates in the merit list and within available vacancies, subject to eligibility and medical fitness, are issued joining letters.
How to Apply
- Visit https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in and click ‘Officer Entry Application/Login’, then ‘Registration’ if not already registered.
- After registration, click ‘Apply Online’ under the Dashboard, then click ‘Apply’ against Short Service Commission NCC Special Entry Course.
- Fill personal, communication, education and previous SSB details, clicking ‘Save & Continue’ after each section.
- Review the summary and click ‘Submit’ only after confirming all details are correct.
- Take two printouts of the application (with roll number) 30 minutes after the online application closes on the last day. Note: Only one application allowed; multiple applications will be cancelled.
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Important Dates
- Online application opens:
- Online application closes:
- Deadline to submit final degree certificate (for final-year candidates):
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum educational qualification required?
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university is required. Final-year students may apply provided they complete the degree before the course begins.
How do I apply for this entry?
Apply online at https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in by registering (if not already registered), choosing ‘Apply Online’ on the Dashboard and applying for the Short Service Commission NCC Special Entry Course. Take two printouts of the application 30 minutes after the application window closes on the last day.
What is the last date to apply?
The online application closes on 21 August 2026 at 1500 hrs. The application window opens on 21 July 2026 at 1500 hrs.
What is the selection process?
Selection is by online application, shortlisting (based on NCC ‘C’ grade and graduation marks), SSB interview (two-stage), medical examination and then a merit list leading to joining letters. Shortlisted candidates select SSB centre and date on a first-come-first-served basis.
What salary or pay scale is offered?
Pay levels range from Level 10 to Level 14 depending on rank (e.g., Lieutenant Level 10: ₹56,100–1,77,500). Training stipend is ₹56,100 per month and the approximate CTC on commissioning is ₹17–18 lakh per annum.
