Indian Army JAG 124th Notification Out- Check Details

The Indian Army invites applications from unmarried male and female law graduates for grant of Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) in the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Branch under the 124th Course commencing in October 2026.

This entry allows qualified legal professionals to serve as commissioned officers handling military law, court martial cases, administrative law, and operational legal matters within the Indian Army.

Nationality Eligibility

A candidate must be:

A citizen of India, or
A subject of Nepal, or
A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, or East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam) with the intention of permanent settlement in India

Candidates (except Gorkhas of Nepal) must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)

Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 27 Years
Date of Birth must be between 02 July 1999 and 01 July 2005 (both inclusive)

The date of birth mentioned in the Matriculation / Secondary School Certificate will be treated as final. No changes will be permitted later.

Educational Qualification (Mandatory)

Candidates must fulfil all of the following:

LLB Degree (3-year after graduation or 5-year after 10+2)
Minimum 55% aggregate marks
Degree must be from a BCI-recognised university/college
Must be eligible for enrolment as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India / State Bar Council
CLAT PG 2025 score is compulsory for all candidates (including LLM-qualified and pursuing candidates)

Important Notes:

Only candidates already in possession of an LLB degree and mark sheets are eligible
CLAT PG 2025 result must be verified at the SSB Selection Centre
Failure to verify the CLAT PG score will lead to cancellation of candidature
Offline applications are not accepted

Vacancy Details – JAG 124th Course

Entry	Total Vacancies
JAG 124th Course (Men & Women)	08

Vacancies are combined for male and female candidates and are subject to the operational requirements of the Indian Army.

Type of Commission & Service Conditions

Short Service Commission (SSC) for an initial 10 years
Extendable by 4 years (total 14 years)
Consideration for Permanent Commission (PC) after 10 years, subject to eligibility and organisational policies

Training Details – OTA Chennai

Training Academy: Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
Training Duration: 49 Weeks
Training is conducted at government expense

Training Rules:

Marriage is not permitted during training
Candidates marrying after application submission will be disqualified
Marriage during training will lead to discharge and recovery of training costs

Successful candidates will be awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management & Strategic Studies by the University of Madras.

Minimum Physical Standards (At Joining)

2.4 km Run

Men: 10 min 30 sec
Women: 13 min

Push-ups, sit-ups, squats, lunges

Swimming (25 m) – mandatory

Selection Process – Indian Army JAG Entry

Application Shortlisting

Based on LLB marks and CLAT PG 2025 score

SSB Interview

Psychological Tests
GTO Tasks
Personal Interview
Conference

Medical Examination
Final Merit List

Based on SSB performance and medical fitness

SSB Preparation Support for JAG Aspirants

While legal knowledge is essential, the SSB Interview evaluates officer-like qualities, leadership traits, and clarity of thought. Many capable law graduates fail due to a lack of structured SSB exposure.

Centurion Defence Academy provides focused SSB training tailored for JAG, CDS, NDA, AFCAT, and OTA entries, helping aspirants align their preparation with actual SSB assessment standards.

Centurion Defence Academy Highlights

21-Day comprehensive SSB course
Entry-specific mentoring for JAG candidates
Psychology tests, GTO practice, and mock interviews
Guidance by experienced defence mentors
Campuses at Lucknow and Dehradun
Online learning support via the Centurion Digital App