New Delhi, October 15, 2026: The Indian Army has announced the shortlisting of candidates for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews under the NCC Special Entry Scheme 125th Course (April 2027) for Short Service Commission (Women), including wards of battle casualties of Army personnel.
According to the official notification published on the Join Indian Army website, the shortlisting of applications has been completed in accordance with the policy specified in Paragraph 10(a) of the course notification. The selection has been carried out at a vacancy-to-SSB call-up ratio of 1:100.
The Indian Army has also activated the SSB Centre and Date Selection link for shortlisted candidates. Eligible candidates can now log in to their profiles on the official Join Indian Army website and select their preferred SSB interview centre and date.
The selection window opened on October 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM and will remain available until October 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Candidates are advised to complete the process within the stipulated period to avoid missing the opportunity to select their preferred interview schedule.
Important Dates for NCC Special Entry 125th Course
- 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
How to Select SSB Interview Centre and Date
Shortlisted candidates must visit the official Join Indian Army website at https://joinindianarmy.nic.in and log in using their registered credentials. After accessing their candidate profile, they should locate the SSB Centre and Date Selection link for the NCC Special Entry 125th Course.
Candidates can then choose their preferred SSB centre and available interview date through the online selection facility.
The Indian Army has specifically advised all shortlisted candidates to complete the selection process before the deadline of October 28, 2026, at 1600 hours.
The NCC Special Entry Scheme provides an opportunity for eligible NCC candidates to join the Indian Army as commissioned officers through the Short Service Commission route. Candidates shortlisted under the scheme must undergo the SSB interview process as part of the officer selection procedure.
Candidates are encouraged to regularly check their registered profiles on the Join Indian Army portal for further instructions and updates regarding their SSB interviews.
