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

Indian Army JAG Entry 2026 Overview

Indian Army JAG 125th Entry Eligibility 2026

The Indian Army prescribes a set of criteria that candidates applying for the JAG 125th Entry Scheme April 2027 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 April 2027 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 Course Recruitment Application Process

The application form for Indian Army JAG 125th Entry Scheme April 2027 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.
• Click on ‘Apply Online’ under the Dashboard.
• On the ‘Officers Selection – Eligibility’ page, click on ‘Apply’ against the Short Service Commission JAG Entry Course.
• Enter the required details under the Personal Information, Communication Details, Education Details, and Previous SSB Details sections.
• Click on ‘Save & Continue’ after completing each section.
• Review all the information entered, and click on ‘Submit’ to complete the application process.

Indian Army JAG 125th Course April 2027 Duration

Candiates are required to complete the training duration of 49 weeks at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. They will be on a probation period of six months. Candiates are not permitted to live with their parents or get married during the training period.

Indian Army JAG 125th Recruitment Selection Process

The selection process for the Indian Army JAG 125th Entry Scheme April 2027 involves multiple stages. Below is a concise overview of the selection process:

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

• SSB Centre & Date: Shortlisted candidates must select their SSB centre and date online on a first-come, first-served basis. The selected centre/date cannot be changed.

• SSB Interview: Eligible shortlisted candidates will appear for a five-day, two-stage SSB interview at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar. 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.

• Medical Examination: Candidates recommended after Stage II will undergo a medical examination.

• Joining: 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.