The Indian Army invites applications from law graduates for the JAG Entry Scheme 123rd Course. This is a Short Service Commission opportunity with a total of 10 vacancies for both men and women. The training will take place at the Officer Training Academy in Chennai. The application process is online. For men, the dates are from 04/08/2025 to 03/09/2025. For women, the dates are from 05/08/2025 to 04/09/2025. All unmarried Indian citizens who meet the criteria are eligible to apply.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Army |
| Post Name | JAG Entry Scheme 123rd Course |
| Advt No. | JAG Entry Scheme 123rd Course (Apr 2026) |
| Job Type | Short Service Commission |
| Vacancies | 10 |
| Salary | Stipend of Rs 56,100 during training |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
| Job Location | Across India (Training at Chennai) |
| Category | Defence Jobs |
Post Details
The Indian Army has announced a total of 10 vacancies for the JAG Entry Scheme. This includes 5 for men and 5 for women. Candidates must be between 21 and 27 years old as of 01 January 2026. This means they must be born between 02 January 1999 and 01 January 2005.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| JAG Entry Scheme (Men) | 5 | 21 to 27 Years |
| JAG Entry Scheme (Women) | 5 | 21 to 27 Years |
Essential Qualification
- JAG Entry Scheme (Men and Women)
- Minimum 55% aggregate marks in LLB Degree.
- The LLB can be a three year course after graduation or a five year course after 12th grade.
- A valid CLAT PG 2025 Score is mandatory for all candidates.
- Must be eligible for registration as an advocate with the Bar Council of India/State.
- The degree should be from a university recognized by the Bar Council of India.
Selection Process
- Application Shortlisting: Applications will be shortlisted based on CLAT PG 2025 scores.
- SSB Interview: Shortlisted candidates undergo a two stage selection process.
- Stage I: Those who clear Stage I move to the next stage.
- Stage II: A five day process.
- Medical Examination: Candidates recommended after Stage II will have a medical exam.
- Merit List: A final merit list is prepared based on SSB interview marks.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Indian Army website: Join Indian Army.
- Click on Officer Entry Appln/Login and then select Registration.
- After registration, log in and click on Apply Online.
- Select the Short Service Commission JAG Entry Course.
- Fill the application form with correct details and submit it.
- Take two printouts of the application for future reference.
Important Dates
| Apply Start Date (Men) | 04/08/2025 at 15:00 HRS |
| Apply Last Date (Men) | 03/09/2025 at 15:00 HRS |
| Apply Start Date (Women) | 05/08/2025 at 15:00 HRS |
| Apply Last Date (Women) | 04/09/2025 at 15:00 HRS |
| SSB Interview Dates | November/December 2025 |
| Training Start Date | April 2026 |
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Men Notification | Click Here |
| Women Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
FAQs
- What is the age limit for the JAG entry scheme?
- The age limit is 21 to 27 years as of 01 January 2026.
- Is the CLAT PG score mandatory for this entry?
- Yes, the CLAT PG 2025 score is mandatory for all candidates applying for the course.