Indian Army JAG Entry 125th Course Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT, Apply Online

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.

Also Read: AFMS BSc Nursing Admission 2026 Notification Released for 220 Seats, Apply Online

Indian Army JAG 125 Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Also Read: Rajasthan High Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026

Application Fees

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.

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)
• Medical Examination
• Merit List & Joining Letter

Also Read: NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification

Minimum Physical Standards

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.

How to Apply for Indian Army JAG 125 Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to apply for Indian Army JAG 125 Recruitment 2026:

• Go to the official website joinindianarmy.nic.in.
• Click on ‘Officer Entry AppIn/Login’ and then select ‘Registration’ if not already registered.
• Log in with your credentials and navigate to ‘Apply Online’ on the dashboard.
• Click on the ‘Apply’ option against the Short Service Commission JAG Entry Course.
• Carefully fill out your personal, communication, education, and previous SSB details.
• Click ‘Save & Continue’ after completing each section, and verify your summary profile.
• Click ‘Submit’ to complete the online form before the deadline.
• Take out two printouts of the application containing your Roll Number 30 minutes after the application window closes.

Important Links

Also Read: IGCAR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification