Ahead of Independence Day, the Indian Army has announced the SSCW NCC recruitment under the NCC Special Entry Scheme 123 Course (April 2026) as part of the Short Service Commission.
Indian Army NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2025: Golden opportunity for women who had NCC in school or college as they can now join the Indian Army. Ahead of Independence Day, the Indian Army has announced the SSCW NCC recruitment under the NCC Special Entry Scheme 123 Course (April 2026) as part of the Short Service Commission. Those who are interested must note that the online applications for this recruitment started on the Indian Army’s official website joinindianarmy.nic.in from 12 August. The last date to fill the application form is September 11, 2025.
Who are eligible?
- The Indian Army has opened the application link for the NCC Special Entry.
- Only unmarried women are eligible to apply for this recruitment.
- Candidates holding an NCC ‘C’ Certificate must also have a graduation degree from a recognized university.
- Students who are in their final year of graduation can also apply for this recruitment
- However, they must complete their degree before the commencement of the course.
- The candidate must have completed the latest two/three years of service in the NCC Senior Division Wing.
- In terms of grading, candidates must have secured at least a ‘B’ grade in the NCC ‘C’ Certificate examination.
- Candidates who do not possess an NCC ‘C’ Certificate or a provisional NCC ‘C’ Certificate by the last date of application are not eligible to apply for this course.
- The candidates must note that it is mandatory to produce the original NCC ‘C’ Certificate at the SSB; a provisional certificate will not be accepted.
Here are some of the key details:
- Entry: NCC Special Entry Scheme 123rd Course (April 2026) (SSC W NCC-123)
- Eligibility: Graduation degree, minimum ‘B’ grade in NCC ‘C’ Certificate
- Vacancies: 06
- Age Limit: 19–25 years (as on 1 January 2026)
- Selection Process: Application, shortlisting, SSB, medical examination, merit list, joining letter
- Training Duration: 49 weeks
- Stipend During Training: ₹56,100 per month
- Rank After Completion of Training: Lieutenant
- Commission: Short Service Commission (SSC)
- Application Website: joinindianarmy.nic.in
How to Apply?
For the convenience of the candidates, we have mentioned the steps via which they can apply for the post
- Visit the official website of the Indian Army at joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Click on Officer Entry Application/Login and then select Registration.
- Go to the Apply Online section.
- The application form will open—fill in all the required details carefully.
- Upload all the required documents in the correct size and format.
- After final submission, take a printout of the application form for future reference.
