Indian Army JAG 2019-2020 – The Indian Army is looking for recruiting unmarried male and female LAW graduates for grant of Short Service Commission in the Indian Army for Judge Advocate General (JAG) Branch. The eligible and interested candidates can apply for the post until August 14, 2019. The recruitment process includes SSB interview of 2 stages. The qualifying candidates are then put through medical standard tests. Candidates who are interested can check all the information like application process, eligibility criteria, selection process, and other important information through this page below.
Latest: Candidtaes can apply for Indian Army JAG 2019-2020 via the online application form. Check details and apply here.
Indian Army JAG 2019-2020 Entry (JAG 24)
On the day of the SSB interview, the candidates must carry the documents in the original format. The schedule for the entire Indian Army JAG 2019-2020 Entry (JAG 24) is given in the table below:
| Event | Dates |
| Online application starts from | 16 Jul 2019 |
| Last date for submission of online application | 14 Aug 2019 |
| Center allotment for SSB interview | 2 – 3 weeks after the application process ends |
| Booking of dates for SSB interview | To be announced |
| Issuance of Call Letter for SSB Interview | To be announced |
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Indian Army JAG 2019-2020 Application Form
The application form of JAG entry April 2020 is available in the online mode only. The eligible candidates have to visit the official website of Indian Army – joinindianarmy.nic.in. after visiting the official website the candidates can follow the steps here to apply:
| Step 1: After you visit the official website of Indian Army, Click on the link that says ‘Apply/Login’ and then click ‘Registration’. |
| Step 2: Register by filling the registration form. |
| Step 3: On registration being successful, the profile of the candidates is created where you need to click application form link and fill the form. |
| Step 4: Review the application form before final submission. |
| Step 5: Take 2 print out of the application form. One copy is to be carried at the Selection Centre for SSB and one must be retained by the candidates for reference. |
Application fee: There is no application fee to submit the Indian Army JAG April 2020 Form.
Indian Army JAG 2019-2020 Eligibility Criteria
To be able to apply for the Indian Army JAG April 2020, the candidates must check the eligibility first. the eligibility to be checked are given below:
Marital status – Unmarried
Gender – Both males and females are eligible to apply
Nationality – The nationality requirement for this recruitment is as follows:
A candidate must either be:
(i) A citizen of India, or
(ii) A subject of Bhutan, or
(iii) A subject of Nepal, or
(iv) A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or
(v) A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Educational Qualification – Minimum 55% aggregate marks in LLB Degree (three years professional after graduation or five years after 10+2 examination). The candidates should be eligible for registration with Bar Council of India/State. Candidates should be from a College / University recognized by Bar Council of India.
Age Limit – 21 to 27 years
Indian Army JAG 2019-2020 Vacancies
The vacancies available for this recruitment are as follows:
| Men | 05 |
| Women | 03 |
Indian Army JAG 2019-2020 Selection Process
It is important to know how the candidates are recruited for Indian Army JAG 2019-2020. To know about it the candidates can check the selection process below:
The first stage is to apply by filling the application form. The candidates are then shortlisted based on their application for the SSB rounds.
The selected candidates for the SSB rounds have to appear for SSB interview rounds as per the dates and venue allotted in their SSB call letter.
SSB interview has 2 rounds. The candidates qualifying the first round go to round 2. the candidates not qualifying the round 1 are sent back home.
The candidates who qualify the round 2 of the SSB interview have to appear for the medical standard test next.
On qualifying the medical tests, the candidates selected in order of merit based on their interview rounds and medical round are issued joining letter for training. The final selection is based on the number of vacancies available.
Indian Army JAG 2019-2020 Center Allotment for SSB Interview
Once the application process ends, the candidates who are selected for the SSB rounds can check their allotted SSB center intimidated to them via their registered email id. The email containing the SSB center allotments is sent to the candidates 2-3 weeks after the application process ends. Note that only the selected candidates based on the scrutiny of the application form are sent email regarding SSB interview center
The centers of SSB interview are as follows:
- Allahabad (UP)
- Bhopal (MP)
- Bangalore (Karnataka)
- Kapurthala (PB)
Scheduling of SSB Interview Dates for Indian Army JAG 2019-2020
The candidates who get the email regarding the SSB center, have to next select the dates of the SSB interview as per their comfort. On the website of Indian Army, this facility opens after the center allotment id done. The candidates who have been allotted the center must login at the website and schedule their interview on anyone available date.
Request for change of SSB interview date/centre will NOT be entertained or replied.
Indian Army JAG 2019-2020 Medical Standards
The candidates can check below the medical standards against which they are examined after they qualify the SSB interview rounds.
Few of the general standards are:
- Candidates must be physically and mentally fit according to the prescribed physical standards.
- The candidates must not have
- Wax (ears)
- Deviated Nasal Septum
- Hydrocele/Varicocele/Phimosis
- Overweight/Underweight
- Piles and
- Gynaecomastia
- Permanent body tattoos are only permitted anywhere on the body. However, Tribes with tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom and traditions are allowed from case to case basis.
- The candidates have to be in compliance with the average height and weight as per their age.
The average height and weight for males needed as per their ages
| Height in Centimeters (Without shoes) | Weight in Kgs. | ||
| 18 | 20 | 22 | |
| 152 | 44 | 46 | 47 |
| 155 | 46 | 48 | 49 |
| 157 | 47 | 49 | 50 |
| 160 | 48 | 50 | 51 |
| 162 | 50 | 52 | 53 |
| 165 | 52 | 53 | 55 |
| 168 | 53 | 55 | 57 |
| 170 | 55 | 57 | 58 |
| 173 | 57 | 59 | 60 |
| 175 | 59 | 61 | 62 |
| 178 | 61 | 62 | 63 |
| 180 | 63 | 64 | 65 |
| 183 | 65 | 67 | 67 |
| 185 | 67 | 69 | 70 |
| 188 | 70 | 71 | 72 |
| 190 | 72 | 73 | 74 |
| 193 | 74 | 76 | 77 |
| 195 | 77 | 78 | 79 |
The average height and weight for females needed as per their ages
|
Height in Centimeters (Without shoes) |
Weight in Kgs. |
||
|
20 |
25 |
30 |
|
| 148 | 39 | 41 | 43 |
| 150 | 40 | 42 | 43.5 |
| 153 | 42 | 43.5 | 45 |
| 155 | 43 | 44 | 46 |
| 158 | 45 | 46 | 48 |
| 160 | 46 | 47 | 49 |
| 163 | 47 | 49 | 51 |
| 165 | 49 | 51 | 53 |
| 168 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
Indian Army JAG 2019-2020 Result
The candidates who appear for the selection rounds that are the stage 1 and 2 of the SSB Interview and then the medical standard test can check their result in the form of a merit list. The merit list is to be uploaded over the official website.
How is the merit list for Indian Army JAG 2019-20 prepared?
The preparation of the merit list is based on the marks of the candidates in the SSB interview rounds solely. The higher education qualification, previous performances, etc have no role in the final merit list of selection.
The candidates whose name appear in the merit list and are medically fit, are issued the joining letter for training at Ota, Chennai.
About The Indian Army Recruitment
For the purpose of recruitment, the country is divided into recruiting zones. Every zone is allotted a quota for recruitment based on a percentage of its population and ethnic grouping. The candidates can check the details of recruitment for various posts in the Indian army on the website, .joinindianarmy.nic.in. Indian Army Headquarters began its life in the Red Fort – Delhi. However, today Army Headquarters occupies portions of South Block along with a gigantic, architecturally modern Sena Bhavan adjacent.
Official website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
