About the Organisation

The Indian Army invites applications from eligible unmarried male and unmarried female law graduates for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Branch through JAG Entry Scheme – 124th Course (October 2026).

Number of Vacancies

Total Vacancies: 08
(Combined vacancies for Men and Women)

Eligibility Criteria

A. Nationality

Candidates must be:

• Citizens of India, OR

• Subjects of Nepal, OR

• Persons of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with eligibility certificate (as per Govt. of India norms)

B. Age Limit

• 21 to 27 years as on 01 July 2026

• Born not earlier than 02 July 1999 and not later than 01 July 2005 (both dates inclusive)

C. Educational Qualification

• LLB Degree (3-year after graduation OR 5-year after 10+2)

• Minimum 55% aggregate marks

• CLAT PG 2025 score is mandatory

• Must be eligible for enrolment as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India / State Bar Council

• Degree must be from a BCI-recognised University/College

Stipend During Training

₹56,100 per month

Rank & Pay

Rank on Commissioning

Lieutenant

Salary on Commissioning

CTC approx. ₹17–18 lakhs per annum

Pay Level

Level 10 as per 7th CPC (plus applicable allowances)

 Type & Tenure of Commission

• Short Service Commission for 10 years, extendable by 4 years (total 14 years)

• Option for Permanent Commission: After 10 years, subject to eligibility and Army policy

Application Window

• Opening Date: 27 January 2026 (1500 hrs)

• Closing Date: 27 February 2026 (1500 hrs)

'No offline applications will be accepted.'

Important Instructions

• Only one online application per candidate is permitted

• CLAT PG 2025 score must be verified before SSB

• Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected

• Final selection is subject to merit and medical fitness

• The English version of the notification shall prevail in case of discrepancy

Access the Official Notification here