JOIN THE INDIAN ARMY AS A JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL (JAG) OFFICER
The Indian Army invites applications from unmarried male and female Law Graduates for the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Entry Scheme – 125th Course, commencing in April 2027. This is a Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) entry for candidates who wish to serve as legal officers in the Indian Army.
JOB DETAILS
- Organization: Indian Army
- Branch: Judge Advocate General (JAG)
- Course: JAG Entry Scheme 125th Course
- Commission Type: Short Service Commission (SSC – Non-Technical)
- Training Academy: Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
- Course Commencement: April 2027
- Training Duration: 49 Weeks
- Total Vacancies: 10 (Combined for Men & Women)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Nationality
Candidates must be Indian citizens or satisfy the nationality conditions specified in the official notification.
Age Limit
- 21 to 27 years as on 01 January 2027.
- Candidates should be born between 02 January 2000 and 01 January 2006 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualification
- Minimum 55% aggregate marks in LLB (3-year or 5-year course).
- Candidates must have appeared in CLAT PG 2026 (conducted in December 2025).
- Candidates must be eligible for registration with the Bar Council of India/State Bar Council.
- The law degree must be from a college/university recognized by the Bar Council of India.
SELECTION PROCESS
1. Online Application
2. Shortlisting based on CLAT PG 2026 Score
3. Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview
4. Medical Examination
5. Merit List
6. Joining Letter
TRAINING & STIPEND
- Training at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
- Duration: 49 Weeks
- Stipend during training: ₹56,100 per month
RANK & SALARY
- Rank on Commission: Lieutenant
- Pay Level: Level 10
- Basic Pay: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month
- Military Service Pay (MSP) and other applicable allowances are admissible.
- Approximate Annual CTC: ₹17–18 Lakhs.
SERVICE TENURE
- Short Service Commission up to 14 years.
- Opportunity to be considered for Permanent Commission after completion of the prescribed service, subject to eligibility and prevailing policy.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- Class 10 & 12 Certificates and Mark Sheets
- Graduation Degree (if applicable)
- LLB Degree and all Semester/Year Mark Sheets
- CLAT PG 2026 Score Card
- Bar Council Registration or Eligibility Certificate
- CGPA Conversion Certificate (if applicable)
- Recent Photograph and Signature
HOW TO APPLY
Eligible candidates must submit their applications online through the official Indian Army recruitment portal, www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Online application will open on 17 July 2026 at 15.00 Hrs and close on 17 August at 15.00 Hrs.
IMPORTANT POINTS
- Applications are accepted online only.
- Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions before applying.
- Selection is strictly based on merit, medical fitness, and vacancy availability.
- Final selection is subject to successful completion of all stages of the recruitment process.
For complete eligibility conditions, medical standards, important dates, and detailed instructions, candidates should refer to the official notification before submitting their application.
Official Notification:
