Indian Army NCC Special Entry 125 Course (Women) Notification Out: Eligibility, Salary, Apply Online

The Indian Army has invited online applications from unmarried women holding an NCC 'C' Certificate, and Wards of Battle Casualties of Indian Army personnel, for Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) under the NCC Special Entry Scheme, 125th Course (April 2027) - SSCW (NCC)-125. This article covers complete details on eligibility, vacancies, selection process, training, and salary as per the official notification.

Graduation degree and minimum 'B' Grade in NCC 'C' Certificate exam

19 to 25 years as on 01 January 2027 Age limit is detailed above. Candidates must also meet minimum physical standards before joining the training academy: Activity Minimum Standard (Women) 2.4 km run 13 minutes Push-ups 15 Pull-ups 02 Sit-ups 25 Squats Two sets of 30 repetitions Lunges Two sets of 10 repetitions Swimming Should know fundamentals of swimming

Rank Pay Level Pay (₹) Lieutenant Level 10 56,100 – 1,77,500 Captain Level 10B 61,300 – 1,93,900 Major Level 11 69,400 – 2,07,200 Lieutenant Colonel Level 12A 1,21,200 – 2,12,400 Colonel Level 13 1,30,600 – 2,15,900 Brigadier Level 13A 1,39,600 – 2,17,600 Major General Level 14 1,44,200 – 2,18,200 Stipend during training: ₹56,100 per month (fixed at OTA, Chennai for the full 49-week duration). Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 per month, fixed, for officers from Lieutenant to Brigadier. Approximate CTC on commissioning: ₹17–18 lakh per annum, excluding free medical cover and one home-town visit per year. Additional allowances include Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance (₹2,250/month per child, for two eldest children), Hostel Subsidy (₹6,750/month per child), Dress Allowance (₹20,000/year), and various field/hardship allowances depending on posting. Also Read: Calculate your exact in-hand Salary in 10 seconds - Calculate Now

1. Shortlisting of applications: Based on bonus marks out of a maximum of 100 - up to 50 marks for NCC 'C' Certificate grading (50 for 'A' Grade, 25 for 'B' Grade) and up to 50 marks for graduation performance (0 to 50 marks on a sliding scale from below 60% to 85%+ aggregate).
2. Vacancy-to-call-up ratio: Candidates are shortlisted for SSB based on this ratio, decided by the Directorate General of Recruiting.
3. SSB Centre and date selection: Shortlisted candidates choose their SSB centre and date on a first-come-first-served basis; choices cannot be changed later except under exceptional circumstances.
4. SSB interview: Conducted over 5 days at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar. Candidates undergo a two-stage process - Stage I, and Stage II (for those who clear Stage I). Candidates who fail Stage I are sent back the same day.
5. Medical examination: Conducted for candidates recommended after Stage II.
6. Merit list: Prepared based on SSB marks. Ties are broken first by age (older candidate ranked higher), then by percentage in the qualifying exam.
7. Joining letter: Issued to candidates within the merit list and available vacancies, subject to meeting all eligibility criteria and being declared medically fit.