Indian Army SSC Tech 67th Recruitment 2026: Apply Now

New Delhi, January 7, 2026 – The Indian Army has officially opened the application window for the 67th Short Service Commission (Technical) Men and 38th Short Service Commission (Technical) Women courses. This recruitment drive offers a prestigious opportunity for unmarried male and female engineering graduates to join the Indian Army as commissioned officers (Lieutenant rank).

Aspiring candidates can now register online through the official portal, with the training scheduled to commence in October 2026 at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai.

Key Recruitment Details

The Indian Army aims to fill a total of 379 vacancies through this entry. The distribution is as follows:

• SSC (Tech) Men: 350 Vacancies
• SSC (Tech) Women: 29 Vacancies (including entries for widows of defence personnel)

Eligibility Criteria

To ensure high technical standards, the Army has set specific eligibility requirements:

1. Nationality: Must be a citizen of India (or meet specific criteria for subjects of Nepal/Bhutan and persons of Indian origin).
2. Age Limit: Candidates must be between 20 and 27 years as of October 1, 2026. (Born between October 2, 1999, and October 1, 2006). Widows of defence personnel have an age relaxation up to 35 years.
3. Educational Qualification: Applicants must possess a B.E. or B.Tech degree in relevant engineering streams. Final-year students are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their degree and provide proof before the course starts.

Selection Process

The SSC Tech entry is unique because it does not require a written examination. The selection follows a rigorous multi-stage evaluation:

• Shortlisting: Based on the cumulative percentage of marks obtained in the engineering degree.
• SSB Interview: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a five-day evaluation (Stage I & II) at Selection Centres (Allahabad, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar).
• Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by the SSB will undergo a thorough medical fitness check.
• Final Merit List: Based on SSB scores and medical fitness.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must follow these steps to submit their application:

1. Visit the official website: joinindianarmy.nic.in.
2. Click on ‘Officer Entry Apply/Login’ and then ‘Registration’.
3. Complete the registration and login to your dashboard.
4. Click on ‘Apply Online’ and select the SSC (Technical) course.
5. Fill in personal, educational, and contact details carefully.
6. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference. Note: There is no application fee.

Joining the Indian Army as a Short Service Commission officer offers a chance to serve the nation with honor, a starting salary of approx. ₹56,100 (Level 10), and unparalleled leadership training.