Indian Army SSC Officers Online Form 2025

The Indian Army has announced the NCC Special Entry Scheme 58th Course for October 2025, inviting applications from unmarried male and female candidates, including wards of battle casualties of Army personnel, for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Indian Army. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 76 vacancies.

Post Name: NCC Special Entry Scheme 58th Course – October 2025

Vacancy Details:

• NCC Men: 70 posts
• NCC Women: 6 posts

Important Dates:

• Application Start Date: 14th February 2025
• Application Last Date: 15th March 2025

Application Fee:

There is no application fee for this recruitment. Candidates can apply online without any payment.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India.
2. Age Limit: Candidates must be between 19 to 25 years of age as of 1st July 2025. This means candidates should be born between 2nd July 2000 and 1st July 2006, both dates inclusive.
3. Educational Qualification:
   • For NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders:
     • Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks.
     • They must have served for a minimum of two years in the Senior Division/Wing of NCC.
     • They should possess an NCC ‘C’ certificate.
   • For Wards of Battle Casualties of Army Personnel:
     • Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks.
     • NCC ‘C’ certificate is not required in this case.

Selection Process:

1. Shortlisting of Applications: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic performance and NCC credentials.
2. SSB Interview: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a two-stage selection process at the Services Selection Board (SSB):
   • Stage I: Includes Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT).
   • Stage II: Comprises Psychological Tests, Group Testing Officer Tasks, and Personal Interviews.
3. Medical Examination: Candidates who clear the SSB interview will undergo a medical examination to assess their fitness for commissioning.

Training: Selected candidates will undergo training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, for a duration of 49 weeks. Upon successful completion, they will be granted a Short Service Commission in the Indian Army.

How to Apply:

1. Visit the official Indian Army website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
2. Click on ‘Officer Entry Application/Login’ and then select ‘Registration’ (if not already registered).
3. Fill in the online registration form with accurate details.
4. After registration, click on ‘Apply Online’ under the Dashboard.
5. Select ‘Short Service Commission NCC Special Entry Course’ and proceed with the application.
6. Fill in all required details, upload necessary documents, and ensure all information is correct.
7. Submit the application and take two copies of the application form for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. Is there any written examination for the NCC Special Entry Scheme? No, there is no written examination. Candidates are shortlisted based on their academic performance and NCC credentials, followed by the SSB interview and medical examination.
2. Can final year students apply for this entry? Yes, final year students can apply, provided they have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the first two/three years of their degree course. They must also obtain a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in the degree course if selected in the interview, failing which their candidature will be canceled.