New Delhi, October 15, 2026: The Indian Army has moved forward with the NCC Special Entry Scheme 125th Course (April 2027) by announcing the shortlist for Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews. The notification covers Short Service Commission (Women), including wards of battle casualties of Army personnel.
As per the official notice on the Join Indian Army website, the applications were screened in line with Paragraph 10(a) of the course notification. The Army stated that the shortlisting was done at a vacancy-to-SSB call-up ratio of 1:100.
The Army has now opened the SSB Centre and Date Selection link for candidates who made the shortlist. Those eligible can log in to their profiles on the official portal and choose their preferred interview centre and date.
The selection window began on October 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM and will close on October 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Candidates have been advised to complete the process within this period to avoid missing the chance to pick a preferred schedule.
What shortlisted candidates need to do
Shortlisted candidates are required to visit https://joinindianarmy.nic.in and sign in with their registered credentials. After entering their candidate profile, they can use the SSB Centre and Date Selection link under the NCC Special Entry 125th Course section.
Through the online facility, candidates can select from the available interview centres and dates. The Army has also asked them to keep checking their registered profiles for further instructions and updates related to the SSB interview process.
Key dates announced
- Course: NCC Special Entry Scheme 125th Course (April 2027)
- Entry: Short Service Commission (Women)
- SSB Shortlisting: Completed
- Vacancy-to-SSB Call-Up Ratio: 1:100
- Centre and Date Selection Opens: October 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM
- Last Date for Selection: October 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM
- Official Website: https://joinindianarmy.nic.in
The NCC Special Entry Scheme is a route for eligible NCC candidates to seek commissioning in the Indian Army through the Short Service Commission path. Candidates shortlisted for the current course will next face the SSB interview, which forms part of the officer selection process.
