Indian Army NCC 123rd Special Entry Scheme April 2026 – Apply Online

Post Date: August 12, 2025 | Time: 3:09 PM

The Indian Army has opened applications for the NCC Special Entry Scheme – 123rd Course (April 2026). This entry is exclusively for unmarried male, female, and wards of battle casualties who meet the eligibility criteria. Applications are open through 11 September 2025. Please find the complete details below.

Important Dates

Candidate Category	Application Start	Last Date
All Categories (Male & Female)	12 August 2025	11 September 2025

Application Fee

No application fee is required for any candidate.

Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)

Minimum Age: 19 Years | Maximum Age: 25 Years
(Date of Birth between 02 January 2001 and 01 January 2007 inclusive.)

Total Vacancies

76 Posts

Vacancy Distribution

Category	No. of Posts
NCC Men	63
NCC Women	5
Wards of Battle Casualties (Men)	7
Wards of Battle Casualties (Women)	1

Eligibility

• Graduation in any stream with ≥50% Marks from a recognized university.
• NCC – C Certificate Holder (minimum 2 years of NCC required), except for wards of battle casualties.
• Wards of Battle Casualties are exempted from holding NCC C Certificate.

Physical Standards

Category	Requirement
Height (Men)	157.5 cm
Height (Women)	152 cm
Run Test	2.4 km in 15 Minutes

Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on NCC C certificate and academic performance bonus marks.
• Medical Examination.

How to Apply

• Apply online at the official Indian Army portal before 11 September 2025.
• Ensure all required documents (degree certificate, NCC certificate if applicable, ID, etc.) are ready.
• Visit the Important Links section below to navigate directly to application or notification.

Important Links

Action	Link
Apply Registration	Click Here
Login	Click Here
Official Notification Male	Click Here
Official Notification Female	Click Here

Candidates are advised to thoroughly go through the official notification before applying.