Indian Army NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2026 > 70 SSC Vacancies, OTA Training & SSB Selection

The Indian Army has released the official notification for Indian Army NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2026 to fill 70 Short Service Commission vacancies under the 124th Course in October 2026. This entry scheme offers NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders and eligible wards of battle a direct opportunity to join as commissioned officers after completing training at OTA Chennai. The online application process for Indian Army NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2026 began on 12 February 2026 at 1500 hours and will remain open until 16 March 2026 at 1500 hours. This post contains all the verified information regarding Indian Army NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2026 and details related to it.

Recruitment Key Highlights

Particulars	Details
Organization	Indian Army
Entry Type	Short Service Commission (Non-Technical)
Course	124th Course (October 2026)
Total Vacancies	70
Training Academy	Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
Training Duration	49 Weeks
Stipend During Training	₹56,100 per month
Official Website	https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in

Vacancy Distribution:

Category	Number of Posts
NCC Men (General Category)	63
Wards of Battle Casualties	07
Total	70

Who Are Eligible?

For NCC ‘C’ certificate holders, candidates must hold a graduation degree from a recognized university. Final-year students can apply provided they complete graduation before 01 October 2026. Applicants must have served at least two or three years in the senior division/wing of the NCC. A minimum ‘B’ grade in the NCC ‘C’ certificate examination is mandatory. The provisional NCC ‘C’ certificate must be converted into a permanent certificate before appearing for SSB. For Wards of Battle Casualties, candidates must be an unmarried son or unmarried daughter of specified battle casualties of army personnel, and the NCC ‘C’ certificate is not required for this category, and required casualty and relationship certificates must be produced at SSB.

Salary Structure and Officer Benefits

Applicants will receive a stipend of ₹56,100 per month.

Rank	Pay Level	Pay Scale ( ₹)
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

Important Dates:

Event	Date
Online Application Start	12 February 2026 (1500 Hrs)
Last Date to Apply	16 March 2026 (1500 Hrs)
SSB Shortlisting	First Week of May 2026
SSB Interview	May/June 2026
Training Begins	October 2026

Physical Standards Before Joining OTA

Activity	Minimum Requirement
2.4 Km Run	10 min 30 sec
Push-ups	30
Sit-ups	30
Swimming	25 meters

How to Apply for Indian Army NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2026?

To apply online for Indian Army NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2026, follow the given steps carefully:

Step 1> Open the official website https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.

Step 2> Click on “Officer Entry Application/Login” and register if you are a new user. Log in and select “Apply Online” under NCC Special Entry.

Step 3> Now fill in personal, communication, and educational details carefully and review the summary page and verify all information.

Step 4> Submit the form before 16 March 2026 at 1500 hours. Now take two printouts of the submitted application form for future reference.

Important FAQs:

1. What is the last date to apply for Indian Army NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The last date to submit the online application is 16 March 2026 at 1500 hours.

2. Is the NCC ‘C’ certificate mandatory for all applicants?
Ans. An NCC ‘C’ Certificate with a minimum ‘B’ grade is required for general NCC candidates.

3. What is the total duration of training?
Ans. Training lasts for 49 weeks at the Officers Training Academy, Chennai, starting October 2026.