Indian Army JAG Entry Scheme 123rd Course April Recruitment 2026 (Out) - Application Form (Out), Eligibility
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Indian Army JAG Entry Scheme 123rd Course April Recruitment 2026 (Out) - Application Form (Out), Eligibility

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Team Careers360Updated on 22 Aug 2025, 03:29 PM IST

Indian Army JAG Recruitment 2026 - The Indian Army has notified the Indian Army JAG Entry Scheme 123rd course on the official website - joinindianarmy.nic.in. Candidates who have an LLB degree and a valid score in CLAT PG 2025 can apply. The last date for Indian Army JAG 123rd course April 2026 online form for men is September 3 and September 4, 2025 for women. The SSB dates for JAG 123rd Course April 2026 will be in the second week of November 2025. Candidates should note that the previous year's CLAT score is considered for the recruitment of Judge Advocate General Indian Army. The total JAG vacancies are 5 for men and 5 for women for JAG 123rd course.

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  1. What is the Indian Army JAG?
  2. Indian Army JAG Eligibility
  3. Indian Army JAG Entry CLAT Application Process 2026
Indian Army JAG Entry Scheme 123rd Course April Recruitment 2026 (Out) - Application Form (Out), Eligibility
Indian Army JAG recruitment through CLAT 2025

The Indian Army conducts recruitment for Judge Advocate General (JAG) every year. Unmarried male and female law graduates who meet the eligibility criteria can appear in the recruitment process.

What is the Indian Army JAG?

The position of Judge Advocate General (JAG) in the Indian Army is held by a Major General who is the legal and judicial chief of the army. The Judge Advocate General is assisted by a separate JAG branch which consists of legally qualified army officers. The recruitment is done for a period of 14 years which can be extended.

Indian Army JAG Eligibility

Candidates need to fulfil the Judge Advocate General eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. The eligibility criteria have four components:

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Educational Qualifications

The aspiring candidate should be a graduate of a law degree either 3 years or 5 years with a minimum 55% aggregate marks. In addition, the CLAT PG score of the preceding year is mandatory for all candidates (including LLM-qualified and LLM-appearing candidates) who apply for courses starting in a particular year. Candidate must also be registered with the Bar Council of State or Bar Council of India.

Age Limit

To apply for the Indian Army Recruitment of JAG in the Short Service Commission, the aspirants should be a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 27 years.

Nationality Criteria

As per the official notification, the candidate must be from:

  • A citizen of India

  • A citizen of Nepal

  • A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia, and Vietnam intending to permanently settle 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. A certificate of eligibility will, however, not be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal.

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CLAT Exam Qualified

The candidate should qualify the CLAT PG 2025 exam to get through the recruitment process in 2026. For this, they need to understand the CLAT exam pattern and CLAT syllabus 2025. The Consortium of NLUs conducts the CLAT examination for admission to National Law Universities and various other recruitments.

Bar Council Registration

Candidates should get themselves registered in the Bar Council of India to apply for the Indian Army JAG position.

Indian Army JAG Entry CLAT Application Process 2026

Candidates who wish to participate in the Indian Army JAG (123rd) course should have a valid CLAT 2025 LLM score. Candidates who possess a valid CLAT LLM score will then need to apply for the Indian Army JAG 123rd course separately. The Indian army has released the JAG (123) course application form at joinindianarmy.nic.in.

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Indian Army JAG Vacancy

All unmarried male and female graduates can apply for JAG positions in the Indian Army. The number of JAG vacancies is released on the Indian Army JAG 123 Entry Scheme Notification PDF. Candidates can meanwhile check the Indian Army JAG vacancies for the 123rd course below:

Men

5

Women

5

Selection Process for Indian Army JAG Entry Scheme 2026

  • The Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) will shortlist the candidates based on CLAT scores.

  • All candidates applying for SSC (JAG) entry (men & women) need to register and appear for CLAT (PG) exam of the preceding year.

  • CLAT 2025 exam was held on December 1, 2024

  • Only shortlisted eligible candidates will undergo SSB training at selection centres, Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Bengaluru (Karnataka) and Jalandhar (Punjab).

  • A call-up letter for an SSB interview will be issued by the respective selection centre on the candidate’s registered email ID and SMS only.

  • Candidates will be put through a two-stage selection procedure. Those who clear Stage I will go to Stage II. Those who fail on stage will be returned on the same day. The duration of the SSB interview is five days.

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Training and Period of Probation for JAG

  • The duration of training is 49 weeks at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai.

  • Selected candidates will be detailed for Pre-Commission training at OTA, Chennai according to their position in the final order of merit and number of available vacancies.

Indian Army JAG Entry 2026 Salary

The salary for JAG entry 2026 will vary during the training period and upon commission of the officer. During training, the officer will receive a stipend of Rs 56,100 per month. The JAG recruitment salary upon commissioning will be Rs 17-18 lakhs per annum, excluding the free medical cover & Travel to Home town once a year.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the duration of training forJudge and Advocate General (JAG)?
A:

The duration of the training is 49 weeks, which will be held in Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai.

Q: How many vacancies are available for men and women in Indian Army JAG?
A:

The number of vacancies in JAG recruitment is 5 for men and 5 for women. 

Q: Is it mandatory to appear for CLAT (PG) exams to register for Indian Army JAG?
A:

Yes, candidates need to apply for Indian Army (JAG) recruitment with their CLAT scores.

Q: Who can apply for Indian Army JAG position?
A:

All unmarried male and female law graduates between 21 and 27 years of age can apply for the Indian Army JAG position.

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While NLUs are costly, you can still pursue government-funded law education through state-funded universities and their affiliated colleges that accept CLAT scores, such as institutes like Banaras Hindu University and Aligarh Muslim University.

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It is always better to take the CLAT exam right after Class 12 if your goal is to build a career in law, because CLAT UG is specifically designed for admission into integrated five-year law programs like BA LLB, BCom LLB, or BBA LLB. Appearing after Class 12 saves you time, as you complete both graduation and law together in a single course. On the other hand, if you first complete graduation and then plan for law, you will not be eligible for CLAT UG but instead for CLAT PG, which is meant for admission into LLM programs. This path takes longer, because you first spend three or four years on graduation and then add another three years in an LLB program if you choose not to go for an integrated course. So, if you are already sure about pursuing law as your career, writing CLAT right after Class 12 is the smarter and time-saving option, while writing it after graduation makes sense only if you are considering higher studies in law or a shift in career later.

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Both the colleges Maharaja Agrasen (MAIMS) or Gitarattan (GIBS) are affiliated to IP University and allows admission either by CLAT or IPU CET Law. Without either of these exams, your admission is NOT accepted there. You can try looking for management quota seats in these colleges if you have got good marks in 12th class.

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