Here are the full details for the Indian Army JAG Entry Scheme – 123rd Course (April 2026 Batch), offering 10 positions on Short Service Commission for law graduates:
Overview
The Indian Army has opened
its 123rd JAG Entry Scheme,
inviting unmarried male and female law graduates to join the Judge Advocate General’s Department
as Short Service Commissioned Officers,
commencing in April 2026
.
Important Dates
Application Start: 04 August 2025
Last Date to Apply:
Men: 03 September 2025
Women: some sources cite 04 September 2025
SSB Shortlisting: around November 2025
SSB Interview: expected in Nov/Dec 2025
Pre-Commission Training: begins in April 2026, lasting 49 weeks at OTA Chennai
Vacancy & Eligibility
Total Posts: 10
Men: 5
Women: 5
Education:
LLB degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks
from a recognized institution
Must be eligible for registration with the Bar Council of India—CLAT PG 2025 qualification required as per one source
Age Limit:
21 to 27 years
as on 01 July 2026 born between
2 January 1999 and 1 January 2005
Marital Status: Only unmarried candidates may apply
Application Process
Apply online
via the official Indian Army recruitment portal:
joinindianarmy.nic.in
No application fee for any category
Upload required documents, including academic certificates, LLB marksheet, CLAT PG score card, Bar Council registration proof, identity and nationality documents.
Print the confirmation page for SSB Interview phase.
Selection Flow
Shortlisting based on CLAT PG 2025 score
5‑day SSB Interview (Stages I & II) at selected SSB centers such as Allahabad, Bhopal, Bangalore, or Jalandhar in Nov/Dec 2025
Medical Examination per Indian Army standards
Final Merit List compiled based on SSB performance, with tie-breakers by age and academic marks
Training & Service Details
Training Duration:
49 weeks at Officer Training Academy, Chennai
Stipend during training: ₹ 56,100/month
On commissioning: Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management & Strategic Studies awarded by University of Madras
Initial Rank: Lieutenant; Pay under Level 10 pay scale
Commission Duration:
Short Service Commission for up to 10 years
extendable with release
option after 5 or 10 years
Permanent Commission possibility after 10 years, depending on service rules
Career Perks & Facilities
Salary Progression:
Lieutenant (Level‑10): ₹ 56,100 – ₹ 1,77,500
Captain, Major, and onwards as per military pay scales
Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹ 15,500/month for commissioned officers
Additional allowances may include high-altitude, field area, Siachen allowances, free medical cover, travel allowance, education allowances for children, and insurance benefits under AGIF (₹ 1 crore coverage)
Summary Table
Item Details
Entry JAG 123rd Course – April 2026, SSC NT
Vacancies 10 (5 men, 5 women)
Eligibility LLB ≥55%, registered with Bar Council, unmarried
Age Limit 21–27 yrs as of 01 Jul 2026
Application Window 04 Aug – 03 Sept 2025
Selection CLAT PG shortlist → SSB interview → Medical
Training 49 weeks at OTA Chennai
Commission Lieutenant → Captain… up to Permanent Commission
Perks Salary, MSP, allowances, insurance, benefits