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🎖️ Indian Army NCC Special Entry 2026 – Apply Online for 76 SSC Officer Posts
Indian Army has released the official notification for NCC Special Entry Scheme 124th Course (Oct 2026) for both Men & Women.
As per official notification, recruitment will be conducted for 76 Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer Posts.
📌 Indian Army NCC Special Entry 2026: Overview
| Organization | Indian Army |
| Entry Name | NCC Special Entry Scheme |
| Course | 124th Course (Oct 2026) |
| Total Vacancies | 76 Posts |
| Commission Type | Short Service Commission (Non-Tech) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Direct SSB Interview |
| Training Academy | Officer Training Academy (OTA), Chennai |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
📊 Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
| NCC (Men) | 70 Posts |
| NCC (Women) | 06 Posts |
| Total | 76 Posts |
✅ Men Vacancies → 63 General + 07 Wards of Battle Casualties
✅ Women Vacancies → 05 General + 01 Ward of Battle Casualties
🎓 Educational Qualification
- ✅ Graduate Degree from a recognized University
- ✅ Minimum ‘B’ Grade in NCC ‘C’ Certificate
- ✅ NCC Service → Minimum 2 / 3 years (Senior Division/Wing)
- ✅ Final Year Students Eligible (Subject to rules)
❗ NCC ‘C’ Certificate NOT required for Wards of Battle Casualties.
🎯 Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)
| Minimum Age | 19 Years |
| Maximum Age | 25 Years |
| DOB Range | Born between 02 Jul 2001 – 01 Jul 2007 |
💰 Application Fees
✅ No Application Fee for NCC Special Entry.
📝 Selection Process of Indian Army NCC Special Entry 2026
- ✅ Application Shortlisting
- ✅ Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview
- ✅ Medical Examination
- ✅ Merit List
- ✅ Joining Letter
📚 Exam Pattern (SSB Interview Stages)
- Stage I: Screening Test (OIR + PPDT)
- Stage II:
- Psychological Tests
- Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks
- Personal Interview
- Conference
❗ No Written Examination for NCC Entry.
💼 Salary & Benefits
- 💰 Stipend During Training: ₹56,100 / Month
- 🎖️ Rank After Training: Lieutenant
- 💼 Salary on Commissioning: CTC approx. ₹17–18 LPA
- 🏥 Free Medical Facilities
- 🏠 HRA & Allowances
- ✈️ Travel Benefits
- 🛡️ Pension / Release Benefits (As Applicable)
⏳ Training Details
| Training Academy | Officer Training Academy (OTA), Chennai |
| Training Duration | 49 Weeks |
| Course Commencement | October 2026 |
✅ How to Apply for Indian Army NCC Special Entry 2026
- Visit https://joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Click on Officer Entry → NCC Special Entry
- Login / Registration
- Fill Online Application Form
- Upload Required Documents
- Submit Application
📅 Important Dates
| Men Application Start | 12 February 2026 (1500 Hrs) |
| Women Application Start | 13 February 2026 (1500 Hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 March 2026 (1500 Hrs) |
| SSB Shortlisting | Tentatively First Week of May 2026 |
| SSB Interview | May / June 2026 |
| Course Start | October 2026 |
🔗 Important Links
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
| Apply Online | Click to Apply |
| Men Notification | Download PDF |
| Women Notification | Download PDF |
❓ FAQs – Indian Army NCC Special Entry 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are announced under NCC Special Entry 2026?
Indian Army has announced a total of 76 SSC Officer Vacancies (Men & Women).
Q2. Is there any written examination?
❌ No. Selection is based on Direct SSB Interview.
Q3. Is NCC ‘C’ Certificate mandatory?
✅ Yes. Candidates must have NCC ‘C’ Certificate with minimum ‘B’ Grade.
❗ Not required for Wards of Battle Casualties.
Q4. What is the age limit?
Candidates must be between 19 to 25 years as per notification rules.
Q5. What is the stipend during training?
💰 Selected candidates will receive ₹56,100 per month during OTA training.
Q6. What rank is granted after training?
🎖️ Candidates will be commissioned as Lieutenant.
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