Indian Army JAG Entry Scheme 125th Course 2026 – SSC (JAG) Notification for Law Graduates
Compiled from the official notification · Last updated: 17 Jul 2026 — always confirm every detail on the official link below before applying.
Indian Army is hiring for 10 vacancies. The last date to apply is 17 Aug 2026. Read the eligibility and dates carefully below, and apply only through the official link given on this page.
Warning: never pay any agent or website for a government job. Always apply only on the official site linked below — no government recruitment ever gives a job in exchange for a fee.
In short
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is the largest recruiter for central-government Group B and C posts — lakhs of candidates sit its exams every year. A total of 10 posts will be filled through this recruitment. Read the details below and apply well before the last date.
Who can apply?
Qualification: Graduate level (full details in the table above). The age limit is 21 to 27 years. Reserved categories get relaxation as per the rules. If you have the slightest doubt about eligibility, read the relevant part of the official notification before filling the form — a wrong entry can get your application rejected and the fee is non-refundable.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 2026-07-17 |
| Online Application Last Date | 2026-08-17 |
| Shortlisting for SSB (based on CLAT PG score) | Second week of September 2026 |
| SSB Centre/Date Selection Window | Two weeks in September 2026 |
| Likely SSB Duration and Dates | Up to five days, November/December 2026 |
| Training Start Date | April 2027 |
Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2027)
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 27 Years |
Vacancy Details (Total 10)
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Short Service Commission (JAG) Course | 10 |
Eligibility
Open only to unmarried male and unmarried female law graduates.
Pay Scale
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month (as per notification)
Selection Process
- Screening / Shortlisting
- Interview / Personality Test
- Medical Examination
- Merit List preparation based on SSB marks
How to Apply
- Visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in and click on 'Officer Entry Application/Login'.
- Click 'Registration' (not required if already registered on the website).
- Fill the online registration form after reading the instructions carefully.
- After registration, click 'Apply Online' under the Dashboard.
- On the 'Officer Selection – Eligibility' page, click 'Apply' against Short Service Commission JAG Entry Course.
- Fill in personal information, communication details, education details, and previous SSB details (if any) under the 'Application Form' page.
- Review the summary of information, then click 'Submit' only after confirming all details are correct.
- Take two printouts of the application (with roll number) 30 minutes after the online application closes on the last day.
What is the salary?
Pay scale for this post: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month (as per notification). Government pay adds DA (dearness allowance), HRA and travel allowance on top of the basic, so the in-hand amount is higher than the basic pay.
How the selection works
Selection happens in these stages: (1) Screening / Shortlisting; (2) Interview / Personality Test; (3) Medical Examination; (4) Merit List preparation based on SSB marks. The syllabus for each stage is in the official notification — prepare accordingly.
Keep these documents ready before applying
- Passport-size photo (JPG, usually 20–50 KB)
- Class 10 certificate (date-of-birth proof)
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), latest format, for reservation
- A valid email ID and your own mobile number (for OTP)
- Qualification certificates and mark sheets
- A photo ID — Aadhaar is the easiest
Worth keeping in mind
Fill the form when you have a calm 20-30 minutes and a good connection — rushing at the deadline is how mistakes happen. Save the final confirmation, and bookmark this page for the next updates.
Important Links
FAQ — Your Questions, Answered
When does the application close?
Online applications close on 17 Aug 2026. The fee-payment last date is sometimes a day or two later — check the official notification.
How many posts will be filled?
There are 10 posts in this recruitment. The post-wise and category-wise breakup is in the vacancy table above.
How do I apply?
Apply only on the official website — the direct link is in 'Important Links' above. Never enter your personal details or pay a fee on any look-alike site.
How reliable is this information?
We compile this from the official notification and link the official source, but always confirm the final details there before you apply — dates and details can change.
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