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Salary: ₹17 – 18 Lakhs per annum.

Experience: Eligible for registration as an advocate with the Bar Council of India/State Bar Counc

Eligibility: Mandatory CLAT PG 2026 Score (conducted in December 2025).

About the Organisation

The Indian Army is the land-based branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. It works to ensure national security, defend territorial integrity, and maintain peace within and across the borders of India.

About the Post/Opportunity/Job

Position: Judge Advocate General (JAG) Entry Scheme 125th Course (Short Service Commission - Non-Technical)

Role Overview: Serves as the legal branch of the Indian Army, handling legal matters, military law, courts-martial, litigation, and providing legal counsel to military commanders.

Commission Type: Short Service Commission granted for an initial 10-year period, extendable by 4 years (total 14 years), with an option to apply for Permanent Commission (PC) in the 10th year of service.

No. of Vacancy

10 Total Vacancies (combined for unmarried male and unmarried female candidates).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to military commanders on military, civil, and operational legal matters.
• Handle legal proceedings, discipline cases, military trials, and Courts-Martial.
• Draft, review, and handle official contracts, agreements, and army service litigation before civilian courts.
• Ensure compliance with international law, human rights, and law of armed conflict during military operations.

Eligibility

• Gender & Marital Status: Unmarried Male and Unmarried Female law graduates.
• Nationality: Citizen of India, Subject of Nepal, or Person of Indian Origin (PIO) meeting Government of India rules.
• Age Limit: 21 to 27 years as on 01 January 2027 (born between 02 Jan 2000 and 01 Jan 2006, both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualification

• • Minimum 55% aggregate marks in LLB Degree (3-year or 5-year professional course) from a Bar Council of India (BCI) recognized institution.
  • Mandatory CLAT PG 2026 Score (conducted in December 2025).
  • Eligible for registration as an advocate with the Bar Council of India/State Bar Council.

 

Salary/Perks

• Stipend During Training: ₹56,100/- per month (at OTA Chennai).
• Pay Level (On Commissioning as Lieutenant): Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500).
• Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500/- per month.
• Estimated Annual CTC: ~₹17 – 18 Lakhs per annum.
• Perks & Allowances: Free medical facilities (military hospitals), canteen (CSD) facilities, government accommodation, Transport Allowance, Dress Allowance, Children Education Allowance, and insurance cover up to ₹1.25 Crore under AGIF.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official portal at joinindianarmy.nic.in.
2. Click on Officer Entry Appln/Login and complete registration (or log in with existing credentials).
3. Go to the Dashboard and click on Apply Online.
4. Select Short Service Commission JAG Entry 125th Course.
5. Fill out the application form with personal, educational, and CLAT PG 2026 details.
6. Upload required documents, preview your details, and submit the form.
7. Save and print the final submitted application for future reference.
8. Application Fee: ₹0 (Nil for all categories).

Deadline

Online Application Closing Date: 17 August 2026 (15:00 HRS)

Location

• Training Location: Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu (49 Weeks).
• Posting Location: Anywhere in India / Field Areas across military stations upon commissioning.

Link for Official Notification here