Indian Army NCC Special Entry: Online registration has begun for the 124th course of the Indian Army NCC Special Entry Scheme. This is a direct recruitment for NCC cadets, and online applications can be made from February 13, 2026. This Special Entry Scheme course is scheduled to begin in October 2026. A total of 76 positions will be filled, for which both male and female candidates are eligible. Let's find out who can apply for this recruitment and what is required to register.

Officer Opportunity

The Indian Army has provided this significant opportunity for students participating in the National Cadet Corps (NCC). This allows students to directly become officers. This recruitment is being conducted under the Short Service Commission (SSC). There's no better opportunity to get a job without any exams. Therefore, if you also participated in the NCC, you can apply for this recruitment immediately.

How many recruitments are available for whom?

NCC Men: 63 posts
NCC Women: 5 posts
Dependents of Battle Casualties: 8 posts (7 men and 1 woman)
How to Apply?

Visit the Indian Army's official website, joinindianarmy.nic.in.

A link to the Special Entry Scheme 124th Course will be available on this website.
Clicking on this link will require registration.

All required documents will also need to be uploaded during registration.
Who Can Apply?

To apply for the NCC Special Entry Scheme - 124th Course, candidates must be between 19 and 25 years of age.

A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized university.

Candidates must have an NCC 'C' certificate with a minimum 'B' grade.

Only unmarried male and female candidates can apply for this recruitment.

The interview will be conducted directly.

As we already mentioned, NCC cadets are being allowed to become officers without any examination. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their applications and will then be called directly for an SSB interview. Candidates who qualify for the interview will be called for a medical examination. A final merit list will then be prepared based on their SSB performance and medical fitness.

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