Indian Army JAG Entry 125th Course Recruitment 2026

Quick Sarkari; India; On-site; INR 56,100 - 177,500; Full time

Job summary

Indian Army invites law graduates to apply for JAG Entry Scheme 125th Course (April 2027). Selected candidates will undergo 49 weeks of pre-commission training at OTA Chennai and be commissioned as Lieutenant in the JAG Branch. Total vacancies: 10; SSC (NT) officers; online applications start 17 July 2026 and close 17 August 2026.

Eligibility includes LL.B with 55% marks, CLAT PG 2026 score, Bar Council registration; age 21–27; unmarried male/female. Check eligibility criteria before applying.

Qualifications

• LLB degree with minimum 55% marks and CLAT PG 2026 score
• Eligible to register with Bar Council

Education

LLB degree with min 55% marks + CLAT PG 2026 Score + Bar Council registration

Job description

Indian Army JAG Entry 125th Course Recruitment 2026: The Indian Army has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Entry Scheme 125th Course (April 2027) for law graduates. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 10 combined vacancy seats for unmarried male and female candidates as Short Service Commission (NT) officers. The Indian Army JAG Entry 125th Course Recruitment 2026 notification has been published on July 17, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online starting from July 17, 2026, and the final last date to apply online is August 17, 2026.

This entry offers a prestigious opportunity for law graduates to serve as legal professionals in the Judge Advocate General Branch of the regular Indian Army. Selected candidates will undergo 49 weeks of rigorous pre-commission training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai and will be commissioned in the rank of Lieutenant. Candidates are highly encouraged to carefully verify all eligibility conditions, including educational and physical criteria, before starting the application process.

Indian Army JAG 125 Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruitment Organization Indian Army

Post Name JAG Entry Scheme 125th Course (Lieutenant)

Advt. No. JAG Entry Scheme 125th Course

Total Vacancy 10

Pay Scale Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500/- (Level 10) plus MSP

Notification / Apply Start Date 17.07.2026

Category Indian Army JAG Entry 125th Course Notification PDF

UR / Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD / Female Nil

Mode of Payment Online

Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification

Age Limit: The age limit for Indian Army JAG 125 Recruitment 2026 is 21-27 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.01.2027. Candidates must be born not earlier than January 02, 2000, and not later than January 01, 2006 (both dates inclusive). (Use Age Calculator ). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.

Post Name Vacancy Qualification

JAG Entry Scheme 125th Course (Men & Women) 10 LLB Degree with min 55% marks + valid CLAT PG 2026 Score + eligible to register with Bar Council

Indian Army JAG 125 Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for Indian Army JAG 125 Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:

• Shortlisting of Applications (based on vacancy to call-up ratio)
• SSB Interview (Stage-I & Stage-II over 5 Days at Selection Centres)

Candidates are required to attain the following minimum physical criteria before joining the training academy:

• 2.4 Km Run: Men (10 Mins 30 Secs) | Women (13 Mins)
• Push-ups: Men (40 repetitions) | Women (15 repetitions)
• Pull-ups: Men (06 repetitions) | Women (02 repetitions)
• Sit-ups: Men (30 repetitions) | Women (25 repetitions)
• Squats: Two sets of 30 repetitions (Both Men & Women)
• Lunges: Two sets of 10 repetitions on each leg (Both Men & Women)
• Swimming: Must know the basic fundamentals of swimming.

Indian Army JAG Entry 125th Course Notification PDF Notification

Indian Army JAG Entry 125th Course Online Form Link Apply Online

Indian Army JAG Entry 125th Course Recruitment 2026