About this guide

How a law graduate becomes a commissioned officer in the Indian Army's Judge Advocate General Branch: why your CLAT PG score matters, the 42 SSB, training at OTA Chennai, and what the career looks like.

The Judge Advocate General (JAG) Branch is the Indian Army's legal branch. Its officers advise commanders, prosecute and defend in courts martial, and handle the Army's legal work. Entry is through a Short Service Commission, and there is no separate written exam.

What is inside

1. Section 01What the work is like
2. Section 02Are you eligible?
3. Section 03How selection works
4. Section 04A preparation plan
5. Section 05Practice questions
6. Section 06The honest reality check
7. Section 07Sources