Indian Army NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2026 – For 70 Posts
Indian Army NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2026 for the October 2026 Course has been released by Indian Army and is open to Single (unmarried) Males who wish to join as Commissioned Officers; including Wards of Battle Casualties of Army Personnel. Candidates Applying to Join Indian Army as NCC Special Entry Officer (Service) will be granted Short Service Commission (NCC Non-Technical). This creates an opportunity for individuals looking for an Indian Army Jobs in India as a Government Defence Job serving the country. The training will occur at OTA Chennai for candidates who have successfully completed their Short Service Commission and wish to become Officers in the Indian Army through the NCC Program. Please see the official Recruitment Portal for more information about these Indian Army Jobs in India and other Government Defence Jobs.
Indian Army NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category | No. of Posts |
| NCC Men | General Category | 63 |
| NCC Men | Wards of Battle Casualties | 07 |
| Total Posts | 70 | |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders |
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| Wards of Battle Casualties |
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Important Dates for Indian Army NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2026
- Application Begin: February 12, 2026
- Last Date for Apply: March 16, 2026
Age Limit (as on July 01, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 19 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: Nil
- SC / ST: Nil
Application Mode
- Indian Army NCC Entry October 2026 application must be submitted through the Online mode only.
Pay Scale
- Stipend: Rs. 56,100/- per month during the entire duration of the OTA Chennai NCC Special Entry Training.
- Rank (Lieutenant): Level 10, Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,77,500/- per month.
- Military Service Pay (MSP): A fixed monthly amount of Rs. 15,500/- is granted to officers.
- Uniform Allowance: Rs. 20,000/- per year.
- Qualification Grant: Rs. 2,250/- per month for children’s education (up to two children).
Selection Process for Indian Army NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2026
- The applications for this all India govt vacancy position are shortlisted based on graduation marks and grading secured in NCC C Certificate Army Recruitment 2026.
- Shortlisted candidates will appear for the SSB interview. It is the first selection round to join the Indian Army as a 49th NCC Special Entry Scheme officer.
- A comprehensive medical board will examine candidates who pass the second round of the SSB selection process.
- The selection for the Short Service Commission NCC Special Entry will be made from the merit list based strictly on the interview marks of SSB.
- The final selected candidates from the above process of all India govt vacancies will attend OTA Chennai NCC Special Entry Training, commencing in Oct 2026, under Indian Army NCC Entry.
How to Apply for Indian Army NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official portal at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Go to Notification section to find the Recruitment titled “Short Service Commission NCC (Spl) Entry Men“.
- Navigate to the “Officer Entry Apply/Login” section and select the “Registration” option to begin.
- Complete the registration and then click on “Apply Online” under the dashboard.
- Look for the Indian Army NCC Entry October 2026 (NCC Special Entry-124) link and click “Apply”.
- Read the Short Service Commission NCC Special Entry instructions carefully before proceeding.
- Ensure all personal, contact and academic information is entered correctly before final submission
- After verifying all sections, click the “Submit” button to complete the process.
- Save and print two copies of your application with the Roll Number for the OTA Chennai NCC Special Entry Training records.
FAQs
Candidates have to be unmarried members of Indian nation who are between 19 and 25 years old on July 01, 2026. In terms of education, one must have a degree in a reputable university. In the case of the Indian Army NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2026, the candidates of the NCC C certificate have to have completed at least two academic years in the Senior Division and attained a minimum grade of B in the C certificate examination. The final-year students can also apply provided that they will complete their degree prior to the start of the course in October 2026.
It is selected by shortlisting at the beginning which is marked on the basis of the bonuses earned on the basis of both the graduation percentages and grade of NCC certificate ends with the grade of C. Successful candidates are then shortlisted and interviewed in two successive stages SSB interviews in various selection centers. Applicants who pass are taken through a medical check. The ultimate Indian Army NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2026 merit list is made as per the marks gained in the SSB interview, assuming that the candidate is medically fit.
The recruited cadets are given 49 weeks training at Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai. They are given a regular monthly allowance of Rs. 56,100/- during this period. The successful candidates of Indian Army NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2026 upon successful commissioning as a Lieutenant will take up Pay Level 10 with salary between Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,77,500/- plus Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs. 15,500/- monthly and other allowances.
Important Links
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | www.joinindianarmy.nic.in |
| Apply Online | www.joinindianarmy.nic.in |
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