Indian Army NCC 123rd Special Entry Scheme (April 2026 Course) |This recruitment is for Short Service Commission (SSC) officers under the NCC Special Entry Scheme (123rd Course), commencing in April 2026. Successful candidates will undergo training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, before being commissioned as Lieutenants in the Indian Army.
Important Dates/Indian Army NCC 123rd Special Entry Scheme (April 2026 Course)
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date (Men) | 11 August 2025 |
| Application Start Date (Women) | 12 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (Men) | 10 September 2025 (3:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply (Women) | 11 September 2025 (3:00 PM) |
| Shortlisting List Release | November 2025 |
| SSB Interview Dates | November – December 2025 |
| Course Commencement | April 2026 |
Application Fee/Indian Army NCC 123rd Special Entry Scheme (April 2026 Course)
| All Categories (General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/Women): 0 (No Fee) |
| Payment Mode: Not applicable since the application is free |
Eligibility and Age Limit/Indian Army NCC 123rd Special Entry Scheme (April 2026 Course)
| Educational Qualification Graduation: Minimum 50% marks in any discipline from a recognized university. NCC Certificate: Must possess a valid NCC ‘C’ Certificate with at least ‘B’ Grade. Wards of Battle Casualties: Exempted from NCC certificate requirement but must meet graduation criteria |
| Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026) Minimum Age: 19 years Maximum Age: 25 years Birth Date Range: 02 January 2001 to 01 January 2007 Age Relaxation: As per Indian Army rules for reserved categories |
Total Number of Vacancies/Indian Army NCC 123rd Special Entry Scheme (April 2026 Course)
| Category | Vacancies |
| NCC Men | 50 |
| NCC Women | 5 |
| Wards of Battle Casualties (Men) | 7 |
| Wards of Battle Casualties (Women) | 1 |
| Total Vacancies | 63 |
Job Location/Indian Army NCC 123rd Special Entry Scheme (April 2026 Course)
| Posting: Across Indian Army units nationwide Training Location: Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai |
How to Apply Online/Indian Army NCC 123rd Special Entry Scheme (April 2026 Course)
| Follow these steps to submit your application: Visit Official Website: https://joinindianarmy.nic.in Click on “Officers Entry Apply/Login” Register with a valid email ID and mobile number (OTP verification required). Fill Application Form: Enter personal, educational, and NCC details. Upload Documents: Scanned photograph (10-50 KB, JPG/JPEG) Signature (10-50 KB, JPG/JPEG) NCC ‘C’ Certificate (PDF, if applicable) Submit & Print Confirmation Page for future reference |
Selection Process/Indian Army NCC 123rd Special Entry Scheme (April 2026 Course)
| Shortlisting: Based on NCC credentials and application details. |
| SSB Interview: Stage 1: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) + Picture Perception Test Stage 2: Psychological Tests, Group Tasks, Personal Interview |
| Medical Examination: As per Army standards. |
| Final Merit List & Joining Letter |
Examination Pattern & Syllabus/Indian Army NCC 123rd Special Entry Scheme (April 2026 Course)
| SSB Interview Breakdown Day 1: Screening (OIR + PPDT) Day 2-4: Psychological Tests (TAT, WAT, SRT, SD) Day 5: Conference & Final Recommendation Note: No written exam; selection is based on SSB performance |
Pay Scale & Benefits/Indian Army NCC 123rd Special Entry Scheme (April 2026 Course)
| Rank | Pay Scale (7th CPC) | Additional Benefits |
| Lieutenant | 56,100 – 1,77,500 | – Military Service Pay (₹15,500) – Dearness Allowance – Kit Maintenance Allowance – Pension Benefits |
Career Growth: Can be extended up to 14 years or considered for Permanent Commission
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Q1. Is there an application fee for NCC 123rd Course?
Ans: No, the application is free for all categories
Q2. Can final-year students apply?
Ans: Yes, but they must submit their degree before the course starts
Q3. What is the physical standard required?
Ans:
Men: 157.5 cm height
Women: 152 cm height
Running Test: 2.4 km in 15 mins (Men), 13 mins (Women)
Additional Information
Reservations: As per Government of India norms.
Document Verification: Original certificates required during SSB.
No Editing After Submission: Double-check details before final submission