Indian Army NCC Special Entry 125th Course 2026 Notification for Women: Eligibility, Dates & Apply Online

Indian Army NCC Special Entry 125th Course 2026 Notification has been released for the Short Service Commission (SSC Non-Technical) entry for unmarried women, including wards of battle casualties of Indian Army personnel. Through the Army NCC Entry 2026, eligible NCC 'C' Certificate holders can join the Indian Army without appearing for a written examination. Candidates will be shortlisted based on NCC performance and graduation marks, followed by the SSB Interview, medical examination, and merit list. Eligible candidates can complete the NCC Entry Apply Online process through the official Indian Army recruitment portal.

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Indian Army NCC Special Entry 125th Course 2026 Highlights

The Indian Army has released the NCC Special Entry 125th Course 2026 notification for unmarried women to join as Short Service Commission (SSC) officers without a written examination. Eligible NCC 'C' Certificate holders will be selected through shortlisting, SSB Interview, medical examination, and merit list. 

Indian Army NCC Special Entry 125th Course 2026 Important Dates

The Indian Army NCC Special Entry 125th Course 2026 schedule includes the important dates related to shortlisting, SSB interviews, and the commencement of training. Candidates should keep track of these events to complete every stage of the recruitment process on time.

Indian Army NCC Special Entry 125th Course 2026 (Women) Download PDF

The Indian Army NCC Special Entry 125th Course (April 2027) notification for Women (SSCW-NCC) has been released. Eligible unmarried women candidates possessing an NCC 'C' Certificate can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the Indian Army recruitment portal. The online application window for women is 21 July 2026 to 21 August 2026 (3:00 PM).

Indian Army NCC Special Entry 125th Course 2026 (Women) Download PDF

Indian Army NCC Special Entry 125th Course 2026 Vacancy

The notification has announced a total of 06 vacancies for women candidates.

Indian Army NCC Special Entry 125th Course 2026 Apply Online Link

Candidates can apply online for the Indian Army NCC Special Entry 125th Course (April 2027) through the official Indian Army recruitment portal:

Apply Online: Join Indian Army – NCC Special Entry Application Portal

How to Apply for NCC Entry Apply Online

Eligible candidates can complete the NCC Entry Apply Online process by following these steps:

1. Visit the official Indian Army recruitment website.

2. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.

3. Log in to the Officer Entry Application portal.

4. Select SSC NCC Special Entry Course.

5. Fill in personal, educational, and NCC details.

6. Upload the required documents.

7. Verify all details carefully.

8. Submit the application form.

9. Download and print the submitted application for future reference.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Class 10 Certificate (Date of Birth proof)

• Class 12 Mark Sheet

• Graduation Degree/Provisional Degree

• All Semester Mark Sheets

• NCC 'C' Certificate

• CGPA Conversion Certificate (if applicable)

• Passport-size Photograph

• Identity Proof

• Battle Casualty documents (where applicable)

Army NCC Entry 2026 Eligibility

Candidates applying through the Army NCC Entry 2026 must satisfy the following eligibility conditions.

Nationality

Applicants must be:

• A citizen of India, or

• A subject of Nepal, or

• A person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with eligibility certificate (where applicable).

Age Limit

Candidates should be:

• 19 to 25 years as on 01 January 2027

• Born between 02 January 2002 and 01 January 2008 (both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess:

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.

• Final-year students are also eligible, provided they complete the degree before commencement of the course.

• Graduation is mandatory before joining the course.

NCC Qualification

Applicants must have:

• NCC Senior Division/Wing service for at least 2 or 3 years (as applicable).

• NCC 'C' Certificate with minimum 'B' Grade.

• Candidates possessing only provisional NCC 'C' Certificate must obtain the final certificate before SSB.

• Wards of Battle Casualties are exempted from the NCC 'C' Certificate requirement.

Physical Standards Before Training

Candidates joining OTA should meet the following minimum standards:

Bonus Marks for Shortlisting

Candidates are shortlisted based on bonus marks awarded for NCC performance and graduation percentage.

NCC 'C' Certificate Marks

Graduation Marks

Training Details

Selected candidates will undergo training at:

• Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai

• Training Duration: 49 Weeks

• Monthly Stipend: ₹56,100

Candidates are not permitted to marry during the training period.

Indian Army NCC Special Entry 125th Course 2026 Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Online Application

2. Shortlisting based on bonus marks

3. SSB Interview

4. Medical Examination

5. Final Merit List

6. Joining Letter

There is no written examination under the NCC Special Entry Notification 2026.

Salary After Commission

After successful commissioning, candidates will be granted the rank of Lieutenant.

In addition to basic pay, officers are entitled to Military Service Pay (MSP), Dearness Allowance, transport allowance, field area allowance (where applicable), and other admissible benefits.