Indian Army JAG Entry Scheme 124th Course 2026 — Full Recruitment Guide

The Indian Army JAG has released the official notification for the JAG Entry Scheme 124th Course (October 2026) for law graduates (unmarried male & female) to be commissioned as officers in the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Branch under Short Service Commission (NT). This is a prestigious defence entry for law professionals seeking a career as legal officers in the Indian Army.

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📌 1. About the Indian Army JAG Entry Scheme

The Judge Advocate General (JAG) Entry Scheme is a special recruitment pathway in the Indian Army for Law Graduates to join as commissioned officers and serve in the legal wing of the Army. Selected candidates receive training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, followed by service as legal officers.

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🗓️ 2. Important Dates (Official)

Event	Date
Notification Release	January 2026
Online Application Start	27 January 2026, 15:00 Hrs
Last Date to Apply	27 February 2026, 15:00 Hrs
Shortlisting for SSB	March 2026 (based on CLAT PG score)
SSB Interview (Expected)	May – June 2026
Medical Examination	After SSB
Course Commencement	October 2026
Training Duration	49 Weeks (OTA, Chennai)

👉 The schedule above is based on official recruitment windows and patterns from multiple verified sources.

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🧑‍⚖️ 3. Post & Vacancy Details

Attribute	Details
Recruiting Body	Indian Army JAG – Judge Advocate General (JAG) Branch
Entry Name	JAG Entry Scheme – 124th Course (October 2026)
Total Vacancies	08 Posts (Combined for Men & Women)
Commission Type	Short Service Commission (NT)
Rank on Commissioning	Lieutenant
Training Academy	Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
Training Duration	49 Weeks

📌 Vacancies are combined for both male and female candidates under this entry.

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📜 4. Eligibility Criteria

🧾 Nationality

Candidates must be:

✔ A citizen of India
✔ Or a subject of Nepal
✔ Or a person of Indian origin (from specified countries – with eligibility certificate)

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🎓 Educational Qualification

✔ Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) (3-year or 5-year course) from a recognized university
✔ Minimum 55% aggregate marks in LLB (varies as per official notification)
✔ Must be eligible for Bar Council registration

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🧒 Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)

Category	Age
Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age	27 Years
(Born between 02 July 1999 and 01 July 2005)

📌 Age relaxation may be applicable as per Indian Army rules.

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🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Marital Status

Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible.

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🪪 5. Selection Process

The selection for Indian Army JAG Entry Scheme 124th Course includes the following stages:

🔹 Shortlisting

• Based on CLAT PG 2025 Score or academic performance.

🔹 Service Selection Board (SSB)

• Psychological tests
• Group tasks (GTO)
• Personal interview
• Conference

🔹 Document Verification

• Verified after SSB screening.

🔹 Medical Examination

• Conducted post-SSB for fitness determination.

📌 Final merit and joining letters are issued based on SSB performance and medical fitness.

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💰 6. Salary & Benefits

📊 Stipend and Pay

Stage	Pay/Benefit
Training Stipend (OTA)	~₹56,100 per month (approx.)
Pay Scale on Commissioning	Lieutenant: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 + MSP ₹15,500 + Allowances

📌 After commissioning, officers receive military pay and allowances, travel, accommodation or HRA and other service benefits as per rules.

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📄 7. How to Apply (Official Online)

The Indian Army JAG 124th Course 2026 application is done online only through the official portal:

1. Visit the Indian Army Recruitment Portal
2. Register/Login
3. Go to Officer Entry > JAG Entry Scheme – 124th Course (October 2026)
4. Fill in personal, educational & contact details
5. Upload required documents (photo, signature, LLB certificate, CLAT score card)
6. Review and submit before the deadline (27 Feb 2026)

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🔗 8. Important Official Links: Indian Army JAG

Purpose	Link
Indian Army Official Recruitment Portal	https://joinindianarmy.nic.in
JAG Entry – Official Apply Section	https://joinindianarmy.nic.in (Officer Entry > JAG Entry)

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📌 9. Quick Checklist

✔ Application Mode: Online only
✔ Last Date: 27 February 2026
✔ Qualification: LLB + CLAT PG 2025 (or as notified)
✔ Age: 21–27 years
✔ Training: OTA Chennai (49 weeks)
✔ Commission: Short Service Commission (NT)

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❓ 10. FAQs

Q1. What is Indian Army JAG Entry Scheme?
A. It is a special entry for Law Graduates to join the Indian Army as legal officers under the Judge Advocate General Branch.

Q2. When does the application window open?
A. 27 January 2026 (15:00 Hrs).

Q3. What is the last date to apply?
A. 27 February 2026 (15:00 Hrs).

Q4. How many vacancies are there?
A. 08 posts for Indian Army JAG Entry Scheme 124th Course.

Q5. Is there any application fee?
A. Most defence entries like Indian Army JAG Entry do not require an application fee. Verify in the official notification.

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🧠 Final Notes

This Indian Army JAG Entry provides a prestigious defence career path for law professionals with excellent pay, career growth, and national service opportunities. Eligible candidates should prepare documentation and CLAT PG scores well before the closing date to avoid last-minute issues.

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