Indian Army NCC Special Entry 125 Course (Women) Recruitment

Introduction

The Indian Army has announced a new job opportunity for unmarried women. This is for the NCC Special Entry Scheme, 125th Course, which will start in April 2027. This scheme is for Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) posts. Both women who hold an NCC 'C' Certificate and daughters of Indian Army personnel who were battle casualties can apply.

This is a good chance for eligible women to join the Indian Army as officers. The recruitment aims to select candidates for 06 vacancies. Out of these, 05 posts are for general category women with NCC 'C' certificates, and 01 post is reserved for wards of battle casualties. The application process is completely online. Interested candidates must apply before the last date, which is 21 August 2026.

To be eligible, candidates generally need a graduation degree. For NCC 'C' Certificate holders, a minimum 'B' Grade in the NCC 'C' Certificate exam is also required. Wards of battle casualties do not need an NCC 'C' certificate. The age limit for applicants is between 19 and 25 years as of 01 January 2027.

Selected candidates will receive a good salary package, with an approximate CTC of ₹17–18 lakh per annum upon commissioning. The selection process involves several stages, including shortlisting of applications, Service Selection Board (SSB) interviews, and a medical examination. Training will be conducted at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai for 49 weeks.

It is very important for all applicants to read the full official notification carefully before filling out the online application form. This article provides a simple overview of the key details, but the official PDF is the main source of truth for all rules and requirements.

Recruitment Overview

The Indian Army has released a notification for the NCC Special Entry Scheme. Here are the main details about this recruitment.

Important Dates

It is important to know the key dates for this recruitment. Make sure to apply before the last date.

Vacancy Details

There are a total of 06 posts available in this recruitment. The vacancies are divided into different categories.

Eligibility

To apply for these posts, candidates must meet certain eligibility rules. Check the education and other requirements below.

Age Limit

Candidates must be within a specific age group to apply for this job. Check the age limits and the cutoff date below.

Candidates must be born not earlier than 02 January 2002 and not later than 01 January 2008 (both dates included).

Application Fee

The official notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment.

Selection Process

The selection for these posts will happen in several stages. Candidates must clear each stage to move forward.

Salary

Selected candidates will receive a good salary and other benefits. Here are the details about the pay.

Additional allowances like Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance (₹2,250/month per child, for two eldest children), Hostel Subsidy (₹6,750/month per child), and Dress Allowance (₹20,000/year) are also provided, along with various field/hardship allowances depending on posting.

Documents Required

When applying online or during the selection process, you will need to provide certain documents. Keep these ready.

• Recent Passport size Photograph
• Signature
• Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, etc.)
• Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
• Graduation Degree Certificate and Mark Sheets
• NCC 'C' Certificate (for General Category Women applicants)
• Battle Casualty certificate number (for Wards of Battle Casualties)
• Copy of Part II Order classifying the casualty as a "Battle Casualty" (for Wards of Battle Casualties)
• Relationship Certificate (for Wards of Battle Casualties)