Indian Army NCC Special Entry 2025 notification has been released for the 123rd Course (April 2026) for both Men and Women under the Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) category. This is a great opportunity for NCC cadets and wards of battle casualties to serve the nation.
In this post, you will find eligibility, vacancies, salary, important dates, application process, and selection procedure in detail.
Overview – Indian Army NCC Special Entry 123rd Course 2025
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Board | Indian Army |
| Post Name | Short Service Commission (NT) NCC Special Entry |
| Course | 123rd Course (Apr 2026) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Who Can Apply | Unmarried Men & Women (Graduates) |
Important Dates – Indian Army NCC Special Entry 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | August 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 3rd August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30th August 2025 |
| SSB Shortlisting | 1st Week of November 2025 |
| SSB Interview Dates | November/December 2025 |
| Training Start Date | April 2026 |
Indian Army NCC Special Entry Vacancies 2025
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Men | 70 (63 General + 07 Wards of Battle Casualties) |
| Women | 06 (05 General + 01 Wards of Battle Casualties) |
Eligibility Criteria – Indian Army NCC Recruitment 2025
Nationality
- Citizen of India, or
- Subject of Nepal, or
- PIO
Education Qualifications & NCC Criteria
For NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders (General Category)
- Graduate Degree from a recognized university. Final-year students may apply if they complete and obtain the degree before course commencement; for shortlisting, aggregate % of earlier semesters is used.
- Service in NCC: 2/3 years (as applicable) in Senior Division/Wing.
- Grading: Minimum ‘B’ Grade in NCC ‘C’ Certificate. Provisional ‘C’ Cert is not accepted at SSB (must hold final ‘C’ Cert by SSB; provisional may be used only at application time if later upgraded before SSB).
For Wards of Battle Casualties
- Graduate Degree; final-year rules same as above.
- NCC ‘C’ Certificate is NOT required for this sub-category.
- Required documents: Battle Casualty certificate (MP Dte/AG’s Branch as applicable by date), Part II Order, Relationship Certificate, etc. (as per notification).
Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2026)
- 19 to 25 years (Born between 02 Jan 2001 and 01 Jan 2007, both dates inclusive).
Training & Commission Details
- Training Academy: Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
- Training Duration: 49 weeks (April 2026 batch)
- Rank After Training: Lieutenant
- Type of Commission: Short Service Commission (SSC) – 10 years, extendable up to 14 years.
- Option for Permanent Commission: After 10 years, subject to eligibility.
Indian Army NCC Salary 2025
During training, cadets get a stipend of ₹56,100 per month. After commissioning, pay and allowances are as per the 7th CPC.
| Rank | Level | Pay (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Captain | Level 10B | 61,300 – 1,93,900 |
| Major | Level 11 | 69,400 – 2,07,200 |
| Lt Colonel | Level 12A | 1,21,200 – 2,12,400 |
| Colonel | Level 13 | 1,30,600 – 2,15,900 |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | 1,39,600 – 2,17,600 |
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- Free Medical cover & Travel concessions
- Field Area, High Altitude & Special Allowances
- ₹25,000/year Dress Allowance
- Children Education Allowance
Selection Process
- Application Scrutiny & Shortlisting
- Bonus Marks for NCC ‘C’ Certificate Grade (Max 50)
- Bonus Marks for Graduation % (Max 50)
- SSB Interview (5 Days) – Psychological, Group Testing & Interview
- Medical Examination
- Merit List
- Joining Letter for selected candidates.
How to Apply – Indian Army NCC Special Entry 2025
- Visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Click on Officer Entry Application/Login.
- Register (if new user) or Login.
- Select NCC Special Entry 123rd Course and fill details.
- Upload documents (Photo, Certificates, NCC ‘C’ Certificate, etc.).
- Submit and take print of the application.
Important Notes (Read Before Applying)
- Eligibility & claims must be genuine; any false/ambiguous info leads to cancellation at any stage.
- Change of SSB date/centre won’t be entertained.
- Report on time: If you fail to report within 7 days of reporting date, your candidature is canceled and the next candidate in merit is considered.
- Allowances & pay rules are subject to periodic revision.
Important Links
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