Indian Army JAG Entry 2026: Apply for 123rd Course (Short Service Commission for Law Graduates – Men)
The Indian Army has released the official notification for the JAG Entry Scheme 123rd Course (April 2026). This recruitment is specifically for law graduates (men) who wish to serve the nation through the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Branch under Short Service Commission (NT).
This is an excellent opportunity for young lawyers to join the armed forces as officers in the legal branch of the Indian Army.
🔹 Key Details
- Course Name: JAG Entry Scheme 123rd Course (Apr 2026)
- Type of Entry: Short Service Commission (NT) – Law Graduates (Men)
- Age Limit: 21 to 27 years (as on 1st Jan 2026)
- Eligibility:
- Unmarried male candidates only
- LLB Degree with minimum 55% marks
- Must have appeared in CLAT PG Exam 2025
- Vacancies: 05
🔹 Selection Process
- Application & Shortlisting (based on CLAT PG score)
- SSB Interview (5 days, Nov–Dec 2025 at selection centres)
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List & Joining Letter
📅 SSB Shortlisting (based on CLAT PG score): Second week of November 2025
📅 SSB Duration: 5 days (Nov–Dec 2025, with two choices of slots)
🔹 Training & Commission
- Training Academy: Officer Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
- Training Duration: 49 weeks (from April 2026)
- Stipend During Training: ₹56,100 per month
- Rank After Training: Lieutenant
- Salary on Commissioning: CTC approx. ₹17–18 lakhs per annum
- Branch Allotted: JAG Branch
🔹 Service Conditions
- Type of Commission: Short Service Commission (SSC)
- Maximum Engagement: 14 years (initial 10 years + 4 years extension)
- Permanent Commission Option: Eligible after 10 years of service
- Release Options:
- First – after 5 years
- Second – after 10 years
- Release Benefits: As per Army rules & depending on service duration
🔹 How to Apply
- Visit the official Indian Army website – joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Go to “Officers Entry – Apply/Login” section.
- Select “JAG Entry Scheme 123rd Course (Apr 2026)”.
- Register and fill in all details carefully.
- Upload documents (LLB certificates, CLAT PG score, photograph, signature).
- Submit application before the deadline.
- Keep a printout of the application form for future reference.
🔹 Quick Facts Box
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Course Name | JAG Entry Scheme 123rd Course (Apr 2026) |
| Vacancies | 05 |
| Eligibility | LLB (55% marks) + CLAT PG 2025 |
| Age Limit | 21–27 years (as on 01.01.2026) |
| Gender | Unmarried Male |
| SSB Interview | Nov–Dec 2025 |
| Training Academy | OTA Chennai |
| Training Duration | 49 weeks |
| Stipend During Training | ₹56,100 per month |
| Rank After Training | Lieutenant |
| Salary on Commissioning | ₹17–18 lakh CTC per annum |
| Commission Type | Short Service Commission (14 years) |
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