The Indian Army has released the official notification for the Short Service Commission (SSC) NCC Special Entry Scheme 125th Course (April 2027) for unmarried female candidates (including Wards of Battle Casualties of Indian Army Personnel).
This direct entry scheme allows eligible NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders to attend the Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview directly without appearing for a written entrance examination.Selected candidates will undergo a 49-week training program at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, before being commissioned into the rank of Lieutenant.
Recruitment Overview
Particulars
Details
Recruiting Organization
Indian Army (Directorate General of Recruiting)
Entry Name
NCC Special Entry Scheme 125th Course (SSCW-NCC-125)
Course Commencement
April 2027 at OTA, Chennai
Cadre / Type of Commission
Short Service Commission (Non-Technical)
Target Audience
Unmarried Women Candidates
Total Vacancies
06 Positions
Training Stipend
₹56,100/- per month (Fixed)
Commission Pay Scale
Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/-) + MSP ₹15,500/-
Application Mode
Online Only
Selection Mode
Direct SSB Interview & Medical Examination (No Written Exam)
Vacancy Distribution
Category
Total Vacancies
NCC Women (General Category)
05
Wards of Battle Casualties of Indian Army Personnel
01
Total Vacancies
06
Important Dates
Event
Date / Schedule
Online Application Opening Date
21 July 2026 (15:00 hrs)
Last Date to Apply Online
21 August 2026 (15:00 hrs)
Shortlisting & SSB Center Selection
September 2026
SSB Interview Dates
November – December 2026 (Tentative)
Course Commencement at OTA Chennai
April 2027
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)
Minimum Age:19 Years
Maximum Age:25 Years
Candidates must have been born between 02 January 2002 and 01 January 2008 (both dates inclusive).
2. Educational Qualification & NCC Standards
For NCC ‘C’ Certificate Candidates:
Degree:Bachelor’s Degree of a recognized University or equivalent with an aggregate of minimum 50% marks taking into account marks of all the years.
Final-Year Students:Permitted to apply provided they have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks up to the qualifying semester/year and can furnish their final degree passing proof before the course start date.
NCC Service:Minimum two/three academic years of service in the Senior Division / Senior Wing of the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
NCC Grading:Minimum ‘B’ Grade obtained in the NCC ‘C’ Certificate Examination.
For Wards of Battle Casualties:
Degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
Exemption:NCC ‘C’ certificate is not required for eligible battle casualty dependents.
Application Fee
All Categories / Candidates:₹0/- (Nil / No Application Fee)
Selection Process
The selection pathway involves direct merit screening without an entrance test:
Shortlisting of Applications:Shortlisting based on graduation percentages and meeting NCC criteria.
SSB Interview (Stage I & Stage II):5-day assessment at Selection Centres (Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar) comprising Psychological Tests, Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks, and Personal Interview.
Medical Examination: Recommended candidates undergo comprehensive medical evaluation by Special Medical Boards.
Final Merit List & Joining:Based solely on marks scored in the SSB Interview, subject to medical fitness and available vacancies.
