NCC Special Entry 124 Course October 2026 Women

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

ParticularsDetails
Entry SchemeNCC Special Entry Scheme – 124th Course (Oct 2026)
Commission TypeShort Service Commission (Non-Technical) – Women
Course CommencementOctober 2026
Training AcademyOfficers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
Total Vacancies06 (05 General + 01 Wards of Battle Casualties)
Application ModeOnline Only
Official Websitewww.joinindianarmy.nic.in

Important Dates

EventDate
Online Application Start13 February 2026 (1500 hrs)
Online Application End16 March 2026 (1500 hrs)
SSB ShortlistingFirst week of May 2026
Likely SSB PeriodMay/June 2026

Vacancy Details

CategoryVacancies
NCC Women (General Category)05
Wards of Battle Casualties01
Total06

Eligibility Criteria

CriteriaDetails
NationalityAs specified in notification
Marital StatusUnmarried Women
Age (as on 01 July 2026)19 to 25 years (Born between 02 July 2001 and 01 July 2007, both dates inclusive)
Educational QualificationGraduate Degree from recognized University
NCC ‘C’ CertificateMinimum ‘B’ Grade in NCC ‘C’ Certificate Examination
NCC ServiceMinimum two/three years service in Senior Division/Wing NCC
Wards of Battle CasualtiesGraduate Degree; NCC ‘C’ Certificate not required

Age Limit – check age with (AGE CALCULATOR)

CriteriaDetails
Minimum Age19 years
Maximum Age25 years
Cut-off Date01 July 2026

Pay Scale

RankPay LevelPay (₹)
LieutenantLevel 1056,100 – 177,500
CaptainLevel 10B61,300 – 193,900
MajorLevel 1169,400 – 207,200
Lieutenant ColonelLevel 12A121,200 – 212,400
ColonelLevel 13130,600 – 215,900
BrigadierLevel 13A139,600 – 217,600
Major GeneralLevel 14144,200 – 218,200
Lieutenant General (HAG)Level 15182,200 – 224,100
Lieutenant General (HAG+)Level 16205,400 – 224,400
VCOAS/Army Commander/Lt Gen (NFSG)Level 17225,000 (Fixed)
Chief of Army StaffLevel 18250,000 (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

ParticularsDetails
ModeOnline Only
Websitewww.joinindianarmy.nic.in
Hard Copy SubmissionNot Required
Application CopiesTwo 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

  1. Candidates can appear for only one SSB interview, either SSCW (NT)-124 as a CDSE candidate or NCC (Spl) Entry-124 (Women).
  2. Shortlisting for SSB will be based on NCC ‘C’ Certificate grading and graduation percentage with bonus marks.
  3. SSB will be conducted at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, and Jalandhar.
  4. Training duration at OTA Chennai is 49 weeks.
  5. Candidates are not permitted to marry during training.
  6. Training cost will be borne by the government; recovery provisions apply in specified cases.
  7. The final merit list will be prepared based on SSB marks only.
  8. Medical standards are available on the official website.
  9. No hard copy of the application is to be sent to the Directorate General of Recruiting.
  10. Original certificates must be produced at SSB. DIGILOCKER certificates are not accepted.

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