About the Organization
The Indian Army has invited online applications from eligible unmarried male and female law graduates for the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Entry Scheme 125th Course commencing in April 2027. Selected candidates will be granted a Short Service Commission in the JAG Branch after successful completion of training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
- Government Job Opportunity
- Short Service Commission (JAG Entry Scheme 125th Course)
Eligibility Criteria
- Unmarried Male and Unmarried Female Law Graduates.
- Age: 21 to 27 years as on 01 January 2027 (Born between 02 January 2000 and 01 January 2006, both dates inclusive).
- Minimum 55% aggregate marks in LL.B. (3-year or 5-year course).
- Must have appeared for CLAT PG 2026 (conducted in December 2025).
- Candidates must be eligible for registration as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India/State Bar Council.
- Degree must be from a Bar Council of India-recognized institution.
Number of Vacancies
- 10 (Combined vacancies for Male and Female candidates).
Mode of Work
- Offline
- Training at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai.
- Service in the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Branch of the Indian Army.
Selection Procedure
- Online Application
- Shortlisting (based on CLAT PG 2026 score)
- Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview
- Medical Examination
- Merit List
- Joining Letter
Important Dates and Timelines
- Online Application Starts: 17 July 2026 (03:00 PM)
- Last Date to Apply: 17 August 2026 (03:00 PM)
- SSB Shortlisting: Second week of September 2026
- SSB Interviews: November–December 2026
- Training Commencement: April 2027
- Training Duration: 49 Weeks
Stipend / Salary / Perks
- Training Stipend: ₹56,100 per month.
- Rank on Commissioning: Lieutenant.
- Approximate Annual CTC on Commissioning: ₹17–18 Lakhs.
- Short Service Commission up to 14 years with an option to be considered for Permanent Commission after 10 years, subject to eligibility and policy.
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply online through the official Indian Army recruitment portal.
Apply Online
Official Website
Important Notes
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- CLAT PG 2026 score verification is mandatory before the SSB interview.
- Candidates should carefully read the official notification before submitting the application.
- Original documents will be required during the SSB process.
Official Notification
