Applications are invited from unmarried male and unmarried female LAW GRADUATES for the grant of Short Service Commission in the Indian Army for the Judge Advocate General Branch.
| Category | Description |
| Type of Entry | Short Service Entry (JAG)-123 Course |
| Age | 21 to 27 Years as on 01 Jan 2026 |
| Open for | Unmarried Men / Women (Law Graduates) |
| Education Qualification | Minimum 55% aggregate marks in their LLB Degree. Should have appeared for CLAT PG Exam -2025 |
| Vacancies | 10 |
| Selection Process | Application > Shortlisting > SSB > Medical > Merit List > Joining Letter |
| Date for shortlisting for SSB(based on CLAT PG score) | Second week of Nov |
| Likely Duration and dates for SSB | Five days SSB in Nov/Dec 2025 (Choice for SSB dates open for Two weeks in Nov) |
| Medical Standards | As given on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in |
| Pre Commission Training Academy | Officer Training Academy, Chennai |
| Duration of Training | 49 weeks from Apr 2026 |
| Stipend during Training | Rs 56,100 Per month |
| Rank after Training | Lieutenant |
| Salary on Commissioning | CTC approx. 17-18 Lac per annum (Excluding Free Medical cover & Travel to Home town once a year) |
| Type of Commission | Short Service Commission |
| Maximum Engagement Period | 14 Years |
| Option for Release | First – After 05 Years, Second – After 10 Years |
| Option for Permanent Commission | After 10 Years |
| Primary Arms / Service for Commission | JAG Branch |
| Release Benefits | Depending on service on release |
Indian Army JAG 123rd Course April 2026
Online applications are invited by the Indian Army for Short Service Entry (JAG)-123 Course. The Online application submission process will be held from 04 August 2025 to 03 September 2025. So, interested contenders can fill the application forms duly before the last date. A total of 10 vacant posts are awaiting to be filled by the eligible candidates. Applicants can find more information about the Indian Army Recruitment from the official website joinindianarmy.nic.in.
| Indian Army Short Service Entry (JAG)-123 Course Notification Details | |
|---|---|
| Name of the Organisation | Indian Army |
| Post Name | JAG 123rd Course |
| Number of Vacancies | 10 |
| Job Category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Starting Date for Applications | 04 August 2025 |
| Last Date for Applications | 03 September 2025 |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting of Applications, SSB interview, Medical Examination |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Indian Army Short Service Entry (JAG)-123 Course Notification 2025: Vacancy Details
A total of 10 jobs are mentioned in Indian Army Notification
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| JAG 123rd Course | 10 (Men –05, Women – 05) |
Indian Army JAG 123rd Course Jobs: Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
A candidate must either be:
(i) A citizen of India, or
(ii) A subject of Nepal,
(iii) A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii) and (iii) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. Certificate of eligibility will, however, not be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal.
Educational Qualifications
- Minimum 55% aggregate marks in their LLB Degree (three years professional after graduation or five years after 10 plus 2) examination. In addition, CLAT PG 2025 Score is mandatory for all candidates (including LLM qualified and LLM appearing candidates) who apply for courses starting in a particular year. The candidates should be eligible for registration as an advocate with Bar Council of India/State. Candidate should be from a College/University recognized by Bar Council of India.
Physical Standards
The minimum physical standards that a candidate that a candidate must acquire before joining training academy are as follows:-
| Ser No | Activity | Minimum Physical Standards for Men (officer Cadets) | Minimum Physical Standards for Women (officer Cadets) |
| 1 | 2.4 Km Run | 10 Minutes 30 Secs | 13 Minutes |
| 2 | Sit UP | 30 | 25 |
| 3 | Push up | 40 | 15 |
| 4 | Cross Grip | 04-06 | 2 |
| 5 | Squats | Two Set of 30 Repetitions | Two Set of 30 Repetitions |
| 6 | Lunges | Two Set of 10 Repetitions | Two Set of 10 Repetitions |
| 7 | Swimming | Required to pass 25 mtr in any stroke | Required to pass 25 mtr in any stroke |
Age Limit
Candidates’ age must be 21 to 27 years as on 01 Jan 2026 (Born not earlier than 02 Jan 1999 and not later than 01 Jan 2005; both dates inclusive )... For the Details of age relaxation, check the Official Notification.
Cost of Training
The entire cost of training at OTA is at Government expense. In case the Lady/Gentlemen cadet is withdrawn from training academy due to reasons other than medical ground or the reasons not beyond his/her control, he/she will be liable to refund cost of training @ ₹ 18,965/- per week (as on 2025) and as notified from time to time (for the period of candidate’s stay at the Officers Training Academy, Chennai/Cadet Training Wing). The cost of training is borne by State, will be recovered from cadets withdrawing for personal reasons.
Stipend during Training
Selected candidates will get Stipend of Rs 56,100 Per month
Salary on Commissioning
CTC approx. 17-18 Lac per annum (Excluding Free Medical cover & Travel to Home town once a year)
Rank | Level | (Pay in ₹) |
Lieutenant | Level 10 | 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
Captain | Level 10 B | 61,300 – 1,93,900 |
Major | Level 11 | 69,400 – 2,07,200 |
Lieutenant Colonel | Level 12A | 1,21,200 – 2,12,400 |
Colonel | Level 13 | 1,30,600 – 2,15,900 |
Brigadier | Level 13A | 1,39,600 – 2,17,600 |
Major General | Level 14 | 1,44,200 – 2,18,200 |
Indian Army Short Service Entry (JAG)-123 Course: Selection Process
Selection will be done as per performance in the Shortlisting of Applications, SSB interview, and Medical Examination
Application Fee
No Application Fee
How to Apply
Applications will only be accepted online on the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Click on ‘Officer Entry Appln/Login’ and then click ‘Registration’ (Registrations not required, if already registered on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in). Fill the online registration form after reading the instructions carefully. After getting registered, click on ‘Apply Online’ under Dashboard.
A page ‘Officers Selection – ‘Eligibility’ will open. Then click ‘Apply’ shown against Short Service Commission JAG Entry Course. A page ‘Application Form’ will open. Read the instructions carefully and click ‘Continue’ to fill details as required under various segments. Personal information, Communication details, Education details and details of previous SSB. ‘Save & Continue’ each time before you go to the next segment. After filling details on the last segment, you will move to a page ‘Summary of your information’ wherein you can check and edit the entries already made. Only after ascertaining the correctness of all your details, click on ‘Submit’. Candidates must click on ‘Submit’ each time they open the application for editing any details. The candidates are required to take out two copies of their application having Roll Number, 30 minutes after final closure of online application on last day.
Important Dates
| Starting Date of Application Form | 04 August 2025 |
| Closing Date of Submission of Application | 03 September 2025 |
Important Links
| Indian Army Official Notification | Download Here |
| Online Application Link | Click Here |
