Indian Army JAG Entry Scheme 124th Course SSC Recruitment 2026

About This Recruitment

The Indian Army has invited applications for the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Entry Scheme - 124th Course under Short Service Commission (SSC). This is a great chance for law graduates to join the Indian Army as officers in the legal branch.

Who Can Apply

• You must have an LLB degree (3-year or 5-year course) with at least 55% marks
• You must have a valid CLAT PG 2025 score (this is mandatory for shortlisting)
• Your age should be between 21 and 27 years as on 01 Jul 2026
• Only unmarried candidates can apply
• You must be physically fit as per Army standards

How Many Posts

• Total vacancies: 8 posts
• Men: 4 posts
• Women: 4 posts

Salary and Benefits

Selected candidates will get Pay Level 10 under the 7th Pay Commission.

• Basic Pay: Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month
• Military Service Pay (MSP): Rs. 15,500 per month
• Total CTC on commissioning: About Rs. 17-18 Lakh per year
• Allowances: DA, Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance, and more
• Insurance: Army Group Insurance Fund (AGIF) cover of Rs. 1.25 Crore

Selection Process

There is no written exam for this recruitment. The selection is done in these steps:

1. Shortlisting - Based on your CLAT PG 2025 score
2. SSB Interview - 5-day interview at one of these centres: Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar
3. Medical Exam - You must pass the medical fitness test
4. Final Merit List - Based on SSB performance and medical fitness

Training

• Training duration: 49 weeks at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
• Training starts from October 2026

Service Tenure

• Initial tenure: 10 years
• Can be extended up to 14 years
• Option for Permanent Commission after 10 years of service

How to Apply

1. Go to the official website: joinindianarmy.nic.in
2. Register or log in to your account
3. Fill in the application form carefully
4. Upload all needed documents
5. Submit the form before the last date
6. No application fee is needed

Important Points

• This is for unmarried candidates only
• You can be posted anywhere in India
• CLAT PG 2025 score is mandatory - you cannot apply without it
• Check the official notification for full details on age relaxation and physical standards

• Serve as a legal officer (Judge Advocate) in the Indian Army
• Handle military law cases and provide legal advice to commanding officers
• Represent the Army in courts martial and legal proceedings
• Draft and review legal documents and military orders
• Advise on matters related to military discipline and service law
• Attend 49 weeks of training at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
• Serve at any posting location across India as assigned