• For NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders: 
• (aa) Educational Qualification: Minimum qualification acceptable is a Bachelor’s Degree or a qualification recognised as equivalent from a recognized University. Applicants studying in final year are also allowed to apply provided they complete and obtain Graduation Degree before commencement of course. For such candidates the aggregate % scored in first two/three years of three/four year degree course respectively will be considered for shortlisting. It is to be noted that possession of graduate degree is a qualification to apply for the entry and not necessary a qualification to be shortlisted for SSB. The Indian Army reserves the right to shortlist candidates for SSB by applying vacancy to call up ratio based on various filters, as deemed necessary (Refer Para 10(a) of Notification for more details).
• Service in NCC: Should have served for minimum two/three years (as applicable) in Senior Division/Wg of NCC.
• (ac) Grading: Should have obtained minimum of ‘B’ Grade in ‘C’ Certificate Exam of NCC. Applicants who are not holding NCC ‘C’ Cert or Provisional NCC ‘C’ Certificate on date of application, are not eligible to apply for the course. Candidates holding Provisional NCC ‘C’ Certificate on date of application are required to obtain NCC ‘C’ Certificate before appearing in SSB. PROVISIONAL NCC ‘C’ CERTIFICATE WILL NOT BE
• ACCEPTED AT SSB.
• For Wards of Battle Casualties of Indian Army Personnel: 
• (aa) Eligibility Criteria: The vacancies under wards of battle casualties are available to wards (unmarried sons and unmarried daughters including legally adopted) of Army Battle casualties specified as:- 
• (aaa) Killed in action.
• (aab) Died of wound or injuries (Other than self-inflicted).
• (aac) Wounded or Injured (Other than self-inflicted).
• (aad) Missing, presumed dead.
• (ab) Educational Qualification. Minimum qualification acceptable is a Bachelor’s Degree or a qualification recognised as equivalent from a recognized University. Applicants studying in final year are also allowed to apply provided they complete and obtain Graduation Degree before commencement of course. For such candidates the aggregate % scored in first two/three years of three/four year degree course respectively will be considered for shortlisting. It is to be noted that possession of graduate degree is a qualification to apply for the entry and not necessary a qualification to be shortlisted for SSB. The Indian Army reserves the right to shortlist candidates for SSB by applying vacancy to call up ratio based on various filters, as deemed necessary.
• (ac) NCC ‘C’ certificate NOT required for Wards of Battle Casualties. 
• (ad) Details of Documents to be provided in the Application Form. 
• (aaa) The ‘Battle Casualty’ certificate Number issued by Manpower (Policy & Planning) Directorate (MP Dte) certifying that the parent has been killed/wounded/reported missing in action. 
• Note:- Battle casualty certificate issued by respective Record Offices is valid for casualties prior to Sep 2013. For casualties since Sep 2013, battle casualty certificate should have been issued by Adjutant General’s Branch Manpower (Policy & Planning)-5(D).
• (aab) A copy of Manpower (Policy & Planning) Directorate (MP Dte)/Respective Regimental Records Part II Order Number. notifying injuries and being classified as ‘Battle Casualty’. 
• (aac) Relationship Certificate No issued by Manpower (Policy & Planning) Directorate 5 & 6 / Respective Regimental Records.

Age limit

• For National Cadet Corps (NCC) candidates (including wards of Battle Casualties) 19 to 25 years as on 01 Jan 2027 (born not earlier than 02 Jan 2002 and not later than 01 Jan 2008 both dates inclusive).

NCC Special Entry Selection Process

• The NCC Special Entry Selection Process for the 125th Course has five stages. There is no written exam in this entry.
• Application Submission: Candidates fill the online form and submit personal, educational, and NCC details.
• Shortlisting of Applications: Applications are shortlisted using bonus marks out of 100. Up to 50 marks are given for the NCC ‘C’ Certificate grade (50 marks for ‘A’ Grade, 25 marks for ‘B’ Grade), and up to 50 marks for graduation percentage (0 marks below 60%, rising to 50 marks for 85% and above).
• SSB Centre and Date Selection: Shortlisted candidates choose their SSB centre and interview date on a first-come, first-served basis.
• SSB Interview: The interview runs over five days in two stages at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar.
• Medical Examination and Merit List: Candidates who clear the SSB undergo a medical test. A final merit list is prepared based on SSB marks, and joining letters are issued to selected candidates for training at OTA Chennai.

How to Apply for NCC Special Entry Online

• Interested Candidates can apply through the Join Indian Army NCC Entry portal by following these steps.
• Visit the official website, joinindianarmy.nic.in.
• Click on ‘Officer Entry Apply/Login’ on the homepage.
• New candidates should complete registration with a valid email ID and mobile number. Candidates who are already registered can log in directly.
• Log in to the dashboard and select the 125th NCC Special Entry Course (April 2027) from the list of entries.
• Fill in personal, communication, educational, and NCC details in the application form.
• Upload the required documents, including a photograph, signature, degree marksheets, and NCC ‘C’ Certificate.
• Check every detail carefully, since changes are not allowed once the form is submitted.
• Submit the form and take a printout of two copies for future reference.

Important Dates

• Starting date of online submission: 20 July 2026
• Last date of online submission: 20 August 2026
• SSB Interview dates: October – January 2027
• Course commencement date: April 2027

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