NCC Special Entry 124 Course October 2026 Women A woman’s notification has been issued for the grant of Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) (SSCW-NT) in the Indian Army for unmarried female candidates, including wards of battle casualties of Army personnel. The course is scheduled to commence in October 2026 at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. Applications are invited through online mode only via www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. The total notified vacancies are 06 (05 for the general category and 01 for wards of battle casualties). Online applications will open on 13 February 2026 at 1500 hours and close on 16 March 2026 at 1500 hours. WOMEN_NOTIFICATION_FOR_NCC_SPL_ ….
NCC Special Entry 124 Course October 2026 Women Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Entry Scheme | NCC Special Entry Scheme – 124th Course (Oct 2026) |
| Commission Type | Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) – Women |
| Course Commencement | October 2026 |
| Training Academy | Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai |
| Total Vacancies | 06 (05 General + 01 Wards of Battle Casualties) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | www.joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 13 February 2026 (1500 hrs) |
| Online Application End | 16 March 2026 (1500 hrs) |
| SSB Shortlisting | First week of May 2026 |
| Likely SSB Period | May/June 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| NCC Women (General Category) | 05 |
| Wards of Battle Casualties | 01 |
| Total | 06 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | As specified in notification |
| Marital Status | Unmarried Women |
| Age (as on 01 July 2026) | 19 to 25 years (Born between 02 July 2001 and 01 July 2007, both dates inclusive) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate Degree from recognized University |
| NCC ‘C’ Certificate | Minimum ‘B’ Grade in NCC ‘C’ Certificate Examination |
| NCC Service | Minimum two/three years service in Senior Division/Wing NCC |
| Wards of Battle Casualties | Graduate Degree; NCC ‘C’ Certificate not required |
Age Limit – check age with (AGE CALCULATOR)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 19 years |
| Maximum Age | 25 years |
| Cut-off Date | 01 July 2026 |
Pay Scale
| Rank | Pay Level | Pay (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | 56,100 – 177,500 |
| Captain | Level 10B | 61,300 – 193,900 |
| Major | Level 11 | 69,400 – 207,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Level 12A | 121,200 – 212,400 |
| Colonel | Level 13 | 130,600 – 215,900 |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | 139,600 – 217,600 |
| Major General | Level 14 | 144,200 – 218,200 |
| Lieutenant General (HAG) | Level 15 | 182,200 – 224,100 |
| Lieutenant General (HAG+) | Level 16 | 205,400 – 224,400 |
| VCOAS/Army Commander/Lt Gen (NFSG) | Level 17 | 225,000 (Fixed) |
| Chief of Army Staff | Level 18 | 250,000 (Fixed) |
Stipend during training at OTA: ₹56,100 per month.
Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 per month (from Lieutenant to Brigadier) WOMEN_NOTIFICATION_FOR_NCC_SPL_….
Application Process for NCC Special Entry 124 Course October 2026 Women
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online Only |
| Website | www.joinindianarmy.nic.in |
| Hard Copy Submission | Not Required |
| Application Copies | Two printouts to be taken after submission |
Documents Required
| Documents |
|---|
| Signed printout of application with photograph |
| Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate (Proof of DOB) |
| 12th Class Certificate and Mark Sheet |
| Graduation Degree/Provisional Degree |
| All Semester/Year Mark Sheets |
| NCC ‘C’ Certificate (if applicable) |
| CGPA Conversion Certificate (if applicable) |
| Certificate for Final Year Candidates (if applicable) |
| Documents for Wards of Battle Casualties (as specified) |
| Original documents at SSB |
DIGILOCKER certificates will not be accepted in lieu of original certificates WOMEN_NOTIFICATION_FOR_NCC_SPL_….
Important Instructions for NCC Special Entry 124 Course October 2026 Women
- Candidates can appear for only one SSB interview, either SSCW (NT)-124 as a CDSE candidate or NCC (Spl) Entry-124 (Women).
- Shortlisting for SSB will be based on NCC ‘C’ Certificate grading and graduation percentage with bonus marks.
- SSB will be conducted at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, and Jalandhar.
- Training duration at OTA Chennai is 49 weeks.
- Candidates are not permitted to marry during training.
- Training cost will be borne by the government; recovery provisions apply in specified cases.
- The final merit list will be prepared based on SSB marks only.
- Medical standards are available on the official website.
- No hard copy of the application is to be sent to the Directorate General of Recruiting.
- Original certificates must be produced at SSB. DIGILOCKER certificates are not accepted.
