Indian Army NCC 123rd Special Entry Scheme 2026 – Golden Chance for Male and Female Candidates

Indian Army has released notification for NCC 123rd Special Entry Scheme April 2026. Male and female candidates who have NCC 'C' Certificate can become Commissioned Officer in Army directly through SSB Interview without written exam. This opportunity is only for unmarried candidates. The application process will be online and selection will be done after medical test and training.

Male Candidates 

• Dates For Start Of Online Application : 11 August 2025

• Dates For Submission Of Online Application : 10 September 2025

• Course Start On : October 2025

Female Candidates 

• Dates For Start Of Online Application : 12 August 2025

• Dates For Submission Of Online Application : 11 September 2025

• Course Start On : October 2025

• SSB Shortlisting Date: 1st week of November 2025 (Tentative)

• SSB Interview Dates: November–December 2025

• Training Start: April 2026

Total / Gender split

• Men: 70 posts → 63 (General) + 7 (Wards of Battle Casualties).

• Women: 6 posts → 5 (General) + 1 (Wards of Battle Casualties) — as published on recruitment pages mirroring the women’s notification.

  Total Post: 76 Post

Based on official NCC Special Entry Scheme 123rd Course notification — April 2026 batch

1. Nationality  
The candidate must be:

• A citizen of India, OR A subject of Nepal, OR
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam) with the intention of permanently settling in India.

 2. Age Limit  

• As on 01 January 2026: Minimum 19 years, Maximum 25 years.
• That means born between 02 January 2001 and 01 January 2007 (both dates inclusive).

3. Educational Qualification for NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university with minimum 50% aggregate marks.
• Final year students may apply provided they have obtained minimum 50% aggregate marks in the first two/three years of their degree course and can produce the degree certificate by the specified date.
• Must have served for minimum two academic years in the Senior Division/Wing of NCC.
• Must possess NCC ‘C’ Certificate with at least ‘B’ Grade.

4. Educational Qualification for Wards of Battle Casualties (No NCC Certificate Required)

English:

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university with minimum 50% aggregate marks.
• NCC ‘C’ Certificate NOT required.
• Must be a ward of a battle casualty of the Army as per eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification.

5. Physical Standards  

• Height & Weight standards as per Indian Army norms (different for male and female candidates).
• Permanent body tattoos allowed only on inner forearm or reverse side of palm; tribal candidates from notified areas have relaxed tattoo norms.

6. Important Notes  

• Candidates must meet all eligibility criteria by the last date of application.
• Candidates in the final year must submit proof of passing degree by the date specified in the call-up letter for the SSB interview.

• No Application Fee – Eligible candidates can apply free of cost.

Indian Army NCC 123rd Course April 2026

1. Shortlisting of Applications  

• Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army) will shortlist applications based on eligibility, academic performance, and NCC credentials.
• Only shortlisted candidates will receive an email invitation for SSB Interview.

2. SSB Interview 

• Conducted at Selection Centres, Allahabad (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka), and Kapurthala (Punjab).
• SSB interview lasts 5 days in two stages:
  1. Stage I: Screening Test (Verbal & Non-verbal reasoning, PPDT – Picture Perception & Description Test).
  2. Stage II: Psychological Tests, Group Testing Officer (GTO) tasks, and Personal Interview.

3. Medical Examination  

• Candidates recommended by SSB must undergo a medical exam at Military Hospitals.
• Medical standards are as per Indian Army norms; unfit candidates can apply for a review medical board.

4. Merit List  

• Final merit list is prepared based on SSB performance, subject to medical fitness and number of vacancies.
• No separate marks are allotted for higher educational qualifications, but academic performance may be used for tie-breaking.

5. Training  

• Selected candidates will undergo training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai.
• Training duration: 49 weeks (approx. 11 months).
• All expenses (including accommodation, food, and uniform) are borne by the government.

6. Important Points  

• Joining depends on being in the merit list and the availability of vacancies.
• Candidates failing to meet medical standards will not be enrolled, even if in the merit list.

• This entry is specially for candidates holding NCC ‘C’ Certificate.
• Both men and women can apply.
• There is no written exam; candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and called for SSB Interview.
• Training will be conducted at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai.
• Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying.
• Final selection will be subject to medical fitness.
• The course will commence in April 2026.

• Visit the official website of the Indian Army: https://joinindianarmy.nic.in.
• Click on Officer Entry Apply/Login under the “Officers Selection” section.
• Register yourself if you are a new user, or log in with your credentials.
• Select NCC Special Entry Scheme 123rd Course (April 2026) from the active applications list.
• Fill in all required personal, educational, and NCC details correctly.
• Upload scanned copies of required documents (photo, signature, certificates, etc.).
• Review the application form carefully before final submission.
• Submit the application form online.
• Take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.

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