JAG Exam 2027: Indian Army JAG 125th Course April 2027 Complete Schedule

Indian Army JAG Entry 2026 Overview

Indian Army JAG 125th Course Recruitment Application Process

The application form for Indian Army JAG 125th Entry Scheme is available on the official website. Eligible candidates who are eager to join the Indian Army as Judge Advocate General can follow the steps below to apply:

• Visit the official website and navigate to the JAG 125 registration page.
• Click on ‘Officer Entry Apply/Login’ and then ‘Registration’. Fill in details like Aadhaar number, name, date of birth, email, and mobile number. If already registered, log in with your credentials.
• Navigate to the JAG 125th course application link. Enter personal, educational, and other required details, including your CLAT PG 2026 score (mandatory).
• Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, LLB degree certificate, CLAT PG 2026 scorecard, and other required documents as specified in the notification.
• Review the JAG 125th application, submit it, and take a printout of the final form for future reference.

Indian Army JAG 125th Entry Eligibility 2026

The Indian Army prescribes a set of criteria that candidates applying for the JAG 125th Entry Scheme have to meet.

• Educational Qualification: Minimum 55% aggregate marks in LLB (3-year professional course after graduation or 5-year course after 10+2) from a college/university recognised by the Bar Council of India. Candidates must be eligible for registration as an advocate with the Bar Council of India/State.
• CLAT PG Score: A valid CLAT PG 2026 score is mandatory for all candidates (including LLM-qualified and LLM-appearing candidates).
• Age Limit: To apply for the Indian Army Recruitment of JAG in the Short Service Commission, the candidates should be a minimum of 21 and a maximum of 27 years.
• Nationality: Indian citizens or persons of Indian origin who have migrated from specified countries (e.g., Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, or certain East African countries) with a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
• Marital Status: Unmarried male and female candidates.

Indian Army JAG 125th Entry Scheme Vacancy

The number of vacancies for the JAG 125th course is notified in the Indian Army JAG 125 Entry Scheme Notification PDF. As per the JAG 125th recruitment notification, there are 10 vacancies available, combined for male and female.

Indian Army JAG 125th Recruitment Selection Process

The selection process for the Indian Army JAG 125th Entry Scheme involves multiple stages. Below is a concise overview of the selection process:

• The Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Army) will shortlist candidates based on their CLAT PG 2026 scores.

• All applicants for SSC (JAG) entry, both men and women, must register and take the CLAT (PG) exam from the previous year.

• The CLAT PG 2026 exam took place on December 7, 2025.

• Only eligible shortlisted candidates will participate in SSB interviews at selection centres in Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Bangalore (Karnataka), or Kapurthala (Punjab).

• A call-up letter for the SSB interview will be sent via email and SMS to the candidate’s registered contact details by the respective selection centre.

• Candidates will undergo a two-stage selection process. Those who pass Stage I will proceed to Stage II, while those who fail Stage I will be sent back on the same day. The duration of the SSB interview is five days.

• Candidates recommended by the SSB and found medically fit will receive a joining letter for training based on merit, depending on the availability of vacancies and fulfilment of all eligibility requirements.

• A final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained by the candidate at the SSB interview.

• Those included in the merit list and who come within the stipulated vacancies and are medically fit will be issued joining letters for Pre-Commissioning training at OTA, Chennai, subject to meeting all eligibility criteria.

Indian Army JAG 2026 Exam Dates

Candidates need to know the JAG 125th exam dates for each stage of the selection process to plan their preparation accordingly. Find out the stage-wise exam dates mentioned below.

JAG 125h Exam Date