Indian Army NCC Special Entry 125 Course (Women) Recruitment 2027 - SSC (NCC)

Age Details

19 to 25 years as on 01 January 2027 (born between 02 January 2002 and 01 January 2008, inclusive).

Eligibility Details

Nationality

The candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India, as permissible by Government of India rules.

Age Limit

19 to 25 years as on 01 January 2027 (born not earlier than 02 January 2002 and not later than 01 January 2008, both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualification and NCC Criteria (For NCC 'C' Certificate Holders)

• Minimum qualification: a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university. Final-year candidates may apply, provided they complete their degree before the course begins; the aggregate percentage from the first two/three years of the degree course will be considered for shortlisting.
• Minimum two/three years of service (as applicable) in the Senior Division/Wing of NCC.
• Minimum 'B' Grade in the NCC 'C' Certificate exam. Candidates without an NCC 'C' Certificate (or only a Provisional NCC 'C' Certificate) are not eligible. Provisional certificates are not accepted at the SSB stage.

Eligibility for Wards of Battle Casualties

• Available to unmarried sons and unmarried daughters (including legally adopted) of Army personnel classified as killed in action; died of wounds/injuries (other than self-inflicted); wounded/injured (other than self-inflicted); or missing, presumed dead.
• Educational qualification: Graduate degree from a recognized university (final-year candidates also eligible under the same conditions as above).
• NCC 'C' Certificate is not required for this category.
• Required documents: Battle Casualty certificate number, Part II Order copy, and a Relationship Certificate as specified by the Manpower Directorate/Regimental Records.

Important Dates

• Online application opens: 21-07-2026, 15:00 hrs
• Online application closes: 21-08-2026, 15:00 hrs
• SSB shortlisting (tentative): First week of September 2026
• SSB centre/date selection window: 14 days in September 2026
• SSB interviews (tentative): November/December 2026 (max 5 days)
• Course commencement: April 2027
• Deadline to submit final degree certificate (final-year candidates): 01 April 2027

Application Fees

There is no information available in the notification about application fees. Please refer to the official notification for exact fee details if applicable.

Other Instructions

• Refer to the official notification on joinindianarmy.nic.in for complete information and any discrepancies between English and Hindi versions.
• Candidates must ensure online application is submitted only once; multiple applications will be cancelled.
• Prior to joining, document verification and medical fitness are mandatory.
• For Wards of Battle Casualties, NCC certificate is not required, but Battle Casualty documents are mandatory.
• Never share personal data or payment details with unofficial sources.

Important Links

• Apply Online: https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in/
• Official Notification PDF: https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/NotificationPDF/WOMEN_NOTIFICATION_FOR_NCC_SPL_ENTRY_125_COURSE_APR_2027.pdf
• Official Website: https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in/
• Join Arattai Channel and other sources are not included in official channels.