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Indian Army JAG Entry Scheme 2024 , Last Date to Apply Online

The Official Notification for the 34th JAG Entry 2024 Course for the April 2025 batch is now active on the official website of the Indian Army. The Indian Army has invited law graduates Men and Women for the Short Service Commission Entry for the Law Advocate General Branch. Interested Candidates can apply for the JAG Entry 2024 before the last date of 13th August 2024 by visiting the official website of the Indian Army.

Indian Army JAG Entry 2024

The Indian Army JAG entry recruits the Law Graduates for the (JAG) Judge Advocate General Branch. By joining the Indian Army through the JAG entry, you serve as the legal advisor to the  the Indian Army and will be responsible to uphold military law, maintain discipline and ensure justice within the armed forces. The JAG branch is responsible for providing legal advice, handling military-related legal matters and ensuring the application of military law within the armed forces. JAG officers are essential in maintaining discipline, upholding military law and protecting the rights and obligations of defense force personnel.

JAG Entry 34th Course Recruitment 2024: Overview

 JAG 34th Course 2024
Organization Name Indian Army
Post Name Judge Advocate General Branch
Total Vacancies 10( 5 Men and 5 Women)
Starting Date 15th July 2024
Closing Date 13th August 2024
Application Mode Online
Category Government Jobs
Selection Process
  • Shortlisting of Candidates
  • SSB Process
  • Medical Examination
Job Location All over India
Official Site @joinindianarmy.nic.in

Indian Army JAG Entry 34th Course Notification

Indian Army has released the official notification for the JAG Entry 34th Course commencing in April 2025 for Short Service Commission (NT) for Law Graduates (Men and Women). Check Out the Official Notification given below. Application Process to apply for JAG Entry is now active since 15th July 2024. The notification mentions the details about the age limit, educational qualification, selection procedure and other important details.

Indian Army JAG Entry 2024, Apply Online

The law graduates interested in joining the Indian Army as the Judge Advocate General can apply online by clicking on the direct link given below or by logging in to the Indian Army official website joinindianarmy.nic.in. Candidates can apply for Indian Army JAG Entry from 15th July 2024 to 13th August 2024.

JAG Entry 2024, Educational Qualifications

Candidates interested in applying for the JAG entry for April 2025 Course should must have minimum 55% aggregate marks in their LLB Degree. In addition, CLAT PG 2024 Score is mandatory for all candidates (including LLM qualified and LLM appearing candidates) who apply for courses starting in a particular year. The candidates should be eligible for registration as an advocate with Bar Council of India/State. Candidate should be from a College/University recognized by Bar Council of India.

  • Candidates should have scored 55% Aggregate marks in their LLB Degree.
  • Candidate must have Mandatory CLAT PG Score
  • Candidates should be eligible to become Advocate with Bar council of India.

Age Limit for JAG Entry 2024

To apply for the JAG Entry 2024, Candidates must be aged between 21 years to 27 years as on 01 Jan 2025. A candidate must be born not earlier than 02 Jan 1998 and not later than 01 Jan2004, both dates inclusive. Candidates should note that the date of birth as recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate or an equivalent certificate on the date of submission of applications will only be accepted and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted.

Entry  Age Limit
Indian Army Jag Entry 2024 21 to 27 years old

34th JAG Entry 2024 Vacancies

A total of 10 vacancy are released by the Indian Army for JAG Entry 2024. Both Men and Women can apply online for the vacancies.

Category No. of Vacancies
Men 05
Women 05
Total 10

How to Apply for JAG Entry Indian Army 

  • Applications will only be accepted online on the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Click on ‘Officer Entry Appln/Login’ and then click ‘Registration’ (Registrations not required, if already registered on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in).
  • Fill the online registration form after reading the instructions carefully. After getting registered, click on ‘Apply Online’ under Dashboard. A page ‘Officers Selection – ‘Eligibility’ will open.
  • Then click ‘Apply’ shown against Short Service Commission JAG Entry Course. A page ‘Application Form’ will open.
  • Read the instructions carefully and click ‘Continue’ to fill in details as required under various segments. Personal information, Communication details, Education details and details of previous SSB.
  • Save & Continue’ each time before you go to the next segment. After filling details on the last segment, you will move to a page ‘Summary of your information’ wherein you can check and edit the entries already made.
  • Only after ascertaining the correctness of all your details, click on ‘Submit’. Candidates must click on ‘Submit’ each time they open the application for editing any details.
  • The candidates are required to take out two copies of their application having Roll Number, 30 minutes after final closure of online application on last day.

Salary Structure of JAG Entry 2024

The Candidates selected through the JAG Entry will join the Short Service Commission for 10 years in the Indian Army. Here is the list of how the promotion criteria is decided.

(a) Promotion Criteria for Officers through JAG Entry

Rank Promotion Criteria
Lieutenant On Commission
Captain On completion of 2 years
Major On completion of 6 years
Lt Colonel On completion of 13 years
Colonel (TS) On completion of 26 years
Colonel On selection basis subject to fulfillment of requisite service conditions.
Brigadier
Major General

(b) Salary of Officers through JAG Entry

Through JAG Entry 2024, Law graduated will join the Indian Army on the rank of Lieutenant, the basic pay will start from Rs56,100 .

Rank Level ( Pay in Rupees )
Lieutenant Level 10 56,100 – 1,77,500
Captain Level 10B 61,300 – 1,93,900
Major Level 11 69,400 – 2,07,200
Lieutenant Colonel Level 12A 1,21,200 – 2,12,400
Colonel Level 13 1,30,600 – 2,15,900
Brigadier Level 13A 1,39,600 – 2,17,600
Major General Level 14 1,44,200 – 2,18,200
(c) Military Service Pay (MSP) – MSP to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig ₹ 15,500/- p.m. fixed.
(d) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training
Stipend to Gentlemen or Lady Cadets during the entire duration of training in Service Academies i.e. during training period at OTA. Rs. 56,100/- p.m.*

JAG Entry: Selection Procedure

The selection procedure is as follows:-
  • Shortlisting of Applications –  Candidates who will apply for the JAG Entry will be shortlisted by the Indian Army from the application form criteria. The shortlisted candidates will receive email on the registered email id consisting of the login details to select the SSB Interview Date and Time.  Candidates will have to log in to the website and select their SSB dates which are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. 
  • Only shortlisted eligible candidates will undergo SSB at Selection Centers, Allahabad(UP), Bhopal(MP), Bangalore (Karnataka) and Kapurthala (PB). Call up letter for SSB interview will be issued by respective Selection Centre on candidate’s registered e-mail id and SMS only. 
  • Candidates will be put through the two-stage selection procedure. Those who clear Stage I will go to Stage II. Those who fail in stage I will be returned on the same day. The duration of the SSB interview is five days. 
  • Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit will be issued a joining letter for training in the order of merit, depending on the number of vacancies available, subject to meeting all eligibility criteria.

Medical Examination 

Please visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in for Medical Standards and Procedures of Medical Examination for Officers Entry into Army as applicable.
Note – The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and will not be divulged to anyone. Directorate General of Recruiting has no role to play in any Medical Boards and procedure advised by the medical authorities will be strictly adhered to.
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FAQs

Q1. What is the last date for Indian Army JAG Entry?

Ans. 13 August 2024 is the last date for Indian Army JAG Entry.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in Indian Army JAG Entry?

Ans. There are total 10 vacancies are there in Indian Army JAG Entry.

What is full form of JAG Entry?

The JAG entry stands for the Judge Advocate General Entry.

who can apply for JAG Entry in Indian Army?

The Law Graduates can apply for the Jag entry in the Indian army .

What is the Rank for Law Graduates in Indian Army?

Candidates joining the Indian Army through the JAG Entry 2024 will join the Indian Army at the rank of Lieutenant.

What is the Selection Process for JAG Entry 2024?

Candidates who will apply for the JAG Entry 2024 have to undergo the SSB Interview only to get recruited in the Indian Army.

Will there be any examination for the JAG Entry 2024?

NO, There will not be written examination for the Jag Entry 2024. Candidates will be invited for the SSB Interview on the Application basis. The candidates who will get recommended in the SSB for Jag entry will join the Indian Army.

Is CLAT Mandatory for Jag Entry?

Yes, According to the Official notification 2024 for the Jag Entry 2024, the CLAT score is mandatory for the Indian Army Jag Entry 2024.

What is the age limit for the Jag Entry?

Candidate should be aged between 21 to 27 years old to apply for the Jag Entry 2024.