Indian Army JAG (Judge Advocate General) Branch ek direct officer entry scheme hai jo Law graduates ke liye hoti hai.
Is entry ke through selected candidates Indian Army me Commissioned Officer ban kar Legal Officer ke roop me serve karte hain.
Yeh opportunity un candidates ke liye perfect hai jo:
LLB graduate hain
Law field me career chahte hain
Defence uniform + legal role combine karna chahte hain
Officer rank se career start karna chahte hain
JAG 124th Course 2026 Overview
Recruiting Authority:
Indian Army
Entry Type:
Short Service Commission (Non-Technical)
Branch:
Judge Advocate General (JAG)
Qualification:
LLB (3 Year / 5 Year)
Selection Process:
Shortlisting
SSB Interview
Medical Examination
Final Merit
Training Academy:
Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
Rank on Commission:
Lieutenant
Service Duration:
10 Years (extendable to 14 Years)
Educational Qualification
Minimum:
LLB Degree (3 or 5 years)
Minimum 55% aggregate marks
Registered with Bar Council of India (eligible for registration)
Final year LLB candidates (if allowed) apply kar sakte hain – notification confirm karein.
Age Limit (Expected Pattern)
Approx:
21 to 27 years
Exact date range official notification me mention hota hai.
Application Fee
No application fee.
Indian Army officer entries generally free hote hain.
Selection Process – Detailed Breakdown
Stage 1 – Shortlisting
Graduation (LLB) percentage ke basis par candidates shortlist hote hain.
Higher percentage = Higher chance of SSB call.
Stage 2 – SSB Interview (5 Days Process)
Day 1 – Screening
OIR Test
Picture Perception & Discussion Test
Day 2–4
Psychological tests
Group tasks
Legal knowledge discussion
Personal interview
Day 5 – Conference
Final recommendation decision.
Stage 3 – Medical Examination
Height & weight
Eyesight
General fitness
Stage 4 – Final Merit List
SSB performance ke basis par final merit banti hai.
Role & Responsibilities – JAG Officer
Court martial proceedings
Military legal advisory
Contract drafting
Legal compliance
Disciplinary case handling
JAG officers Army ke legal matters handle karte hain.
Salary Structure – JAG Officer
Rank: Lieutenant
Basic Pay:
Approx 56,100 per month
Plus:
Military Service Pay
DA
HRA
Medical benefits
Canteen facilities
Total monthly package approx 70,000–85,000 (approx).
Promotion track:
Captain
Major
Lt Colonel
Male vs Female Eligibility
Men – Eligible
Women – Eligible
JAG entry gender neutral hai.
Expected Shortlisting Cutoff (Trend Based)
LLB percentage important factor hota hai.
General:
65–75% approx
Safe Target:
70%+ LLB aggregate
Competition limited seats ke karan strong hota hai.
Why Indian Army JAG 124th Course Strong Option Hai
Direct officer entry
Legal + military career combination
High respect
Strong salary + benefits
Leadership role
National service
Law graduates ke liye prestigious defence career option.
Real Candidate Experience
“LLB ke baad JAG ke liye apply kiya. SSB me confidence aur clarity important tha.”
“Legal knowledge + communication strong hone se interview me advantage milta hai.”
Common Mistakes
Low LLB percentage ignore karna
SSB preparation lightly lena
Legal basics revise na karna
Medical fitness ignore karna
Form filling mistake
Final Officer Selection Blueprint
LLB percentage strong rakho
SSB preparation early start karo
Legal concepts revise karo
Communication improve karo
Physical fitness maintain karo
Medical standards check karo
Official notification thoroughly padho
Indian Army JAG 124th Course 2026 ek prestigious legal officer entry hai jo SSB performance par depend karta hai.