JAG 123rd Entry Scheme (Apr 2026): Age Limit, Selection Process & Training
The Indian army released the notification of the JAG entry scheme 123rd course (apr 2026).
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CATEGORY |
DESCRIPTION |
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Type of Entry |
Short Service Entry (JAG)-123 Course |
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Age |
21 to 27 Years as on 01 Jan 2026 |
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Open for |
Unmarried Male (Law Graduates) |
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Education Qualification |
Minimum 55% aggregate marks in their LLB Degree. Should have appeared for CLAT PG Exam -2025 |
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Vacancies |
05 |
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Selection Process |
Application > Shortlisting > SSB > Medical > Merit List > Joining Letter |
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Date for shortlisting for SSB(based on CLAT PG score) |
Second week of Nov |
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Likely Duration and dates for SSB |
Five days SSB in Nov/Dec 2025 (Choice for SSB dates open for two weeks in Nov) |
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Medical Standards |
As given on the Indian Army Website |
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Pre-Commission Training Academy |
Officer Training Academy, Chennai |
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Duration of Training |
49 weeks from Apr 2026 |
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Stipend during Training |
Rs 56,100 per month |
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Rank after Training |
Lieutenant |
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Salary on Commissioning |
CTC approx. 17-18 Lac per annum |
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Type of Commission |
Short Service Commission |
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Maximum Engagement Period |
14 Years |
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Option for Release |
First – After 05 Years, Second – After 10 Years |
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Option for Permanent Commission |
After 10 Years |
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Primary Arms / Service for Commission |
JAG Branch |
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Release Benefits |
Depending on the service on release |
Applications are invited from unmarried male LAW GRADUATES for the grant of Short Service Commission in the Indian Army for the Judge Advocate General Branch.
Eligibility
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Nationality-
A candidate must either be: (i) A citizen of India, or (ii) A subject of Nepal, (iii) A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii) and (iii) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. Certificate of eligibility will, however, not be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal.
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Age Limit-
21 to 27 years as on 01 Jan 2026 (Born not earlier than 02 Jan 1999 and not later than 01 Jan 2005; both dates inclusive)
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Educational Qualification-
Minimum 55% aggregate marks in their LLB Degree (three years professional after graduation or five years after 10 plus 2) examination. In addition, the CLAT PG 2025 Score is mandatory for all candidates (including LLM-qualified and LLM appearing candidates) who apply for courses starting in a particular year. The candidates should be eligible for registration as an advocate with the Bar Council of India/State. Candidate should be from a College/University recognised by the Bar Council of India.
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