Indian Army SSC Tech Recruitment 2026 is a fantastic opportunity for unmarried male and female engineering graduates to join the Indian Army as officers without a written exam. The Indian Army has released the notification for the 67th Short Service Commission (Technical) Men and Women courses, which are scheduled to begin in October 2026 at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gaya. This entry offers a total of 381 vacancies across various engineering streams. Selection is based on shortlisting of applications followed by an SSB interview. If you are an engineer looking for a prestigious government job with a great salary and adventure, this is the entry for you.
Indian Army SSC Tech Recruitment 2026 Overview
Feature
Details
Recruitment Body
Indian Army
Entry Name
Short Service Commission (Tech) Men – 67 & Women – 67
Course Commences
October 2026
Total Vacancies
381 Posts
Mode of Application
Online
Official Website
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
Indian Army SSC Tech Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
January 2026
Application Start Date (Women)
06 January 2026 (at 15:00 HR)
Application Start Date (Men)
07 January 2026 (at 15:00 HR)
Last Date to Apply (Women)
04 February 2026 (at 15:00 HR)
Last Date to Apply (Men)
05 February 2026 (at 15:00 HR)
Cut-off Percentage Release
First week of March 2026 (Tentative)
SSB Interview Dates
April – June 2026 (Tentative)
Course Start Date
October 2026
Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹ 0/- (Nil)
SC / ST / PH
₹ 0/- (Nil)
All Category Female
₹ 0/- (Nil)
Payment Mode
Not Applicable (No Fee)
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
As on Date
01 October 2026
Minimum Age
20 Years
Maximum Age
27 Years
Date of Birth Range
Candidates must be born between 02 October 1999 and 01 October 2006 (both days inclusive).
For Widows of Defence Personnel
Maximum age is 35 Years (as on 01 Oct 2026).
Indian Army SSC Tech Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts
SSC (Tech) Men – 67
350
SSCW (Tech) Women – 67
29
Widows of Defence Personnel
02 (1 Tech + 1 Non-Tech)
Grand Total
381
Indian Army SSC Tech Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Criteria
Qualification Required
Educational Qualification
Candidates who have passed the requisite Engineering Degree course or are in the final year of the Engineering Degree course are eligible to apply.
Stream Requirement
The degree must be in a notified Engineering stream (e.g., Civil, Mechanical, CS, Electrical, etc.) or its equivalent listed in the official notification.
Final Year Students
Must produce proof of passing the Engineering Degree Examination along with mark sheets of all semesters/years by 01 October 2026.
Marital Status
Unmarried Male and Unmarried Female candidates only. (Widows of Defence Personnel allowed).
Widows (Non-Tech)
Graduation in any stream.
Widows (Tech)
B.E. / B.Tech in any engineering stream.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details (Major Streams)
Engineering Stream
Men Vacancies
Women Vacancies
Civil / Building Construction
75
07
Computer Science / IT
60
04
Mechanical
101
09
Electrical / Electrical & Electronics
33
03
Electronics & Telecom
64
06
Misc (Plastic, Remote Sensing, etc.)
17
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Total
350
29
Note: For a detailed list of equivalent streams (like Automobile, Cyber Security, etc.), please refer to the detailed notification PDF.
Important Documents Required for SSB
Document Type
Description
Application Printout
One copy of the online application duly signed with a self-attested photo.
Age Proof
Class 10th (Matriculation) Certificate & Marksheet.
12th Class
Class 12th Certificate & Marksheet.
Degree Certificates
Original Engineering Degree or Provisional Degree.
Mark Sheets
Mark sheets of all semesters/years (1st to Final).
CGPA Conversion
Certificate from University regarding the formula for converting CGPA to marks.
Final Year Certificate
Certificate from the Principal stating the candidate is in the final year and results will be declared by 01 Oct 2026 (for appearing candidates).
Identity Proof
Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Passport, etc.
Selection Process
Stage
Description
1. Shortlisting of Applications
The Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) reserves the right to shortlist applications based on the cutoff percentage of marks obtained in the Engineering Degree (up to the final year/semester). No written exam is conducted.
2. SSB Interview
Shortlisted candidates will face a 5-day SSB Interview at Selection Centres (Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar). It involves two stages: Screening (Stage I) and Psychology/GTO/Interview (Stage II).
3. Medical Examination
Candidates recommended by the SSB will undergo a thorough medical examination.
4. Merit List
A final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the SSB Interview (subject to medical fitness and vacancies).
Indian Army SSC Tech Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Rank
Level
Pay Scale
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
Military Service Pay (MSP)
Fixed
₹ 15,500/- Per Month
Stipend During Training
Fixed
₹ 56,100/- Per Month (during OTA training)
How to Apply for Indian Army SSC Tech Recruitment 2026
Step
Instruction
Step 1
Visit the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Step 2
Click on ‘Officer Entry Apply/Login’.
Step 3
If you are a new user, click on ‘Registration’ and fill in your details. If already registered, log in with your credentials.
Step 4
Go to the Dashboard and click on ‘Apply Online’.
Step 5
Locate the Short Service Commission Technical Course and click ‘Apply’.
Step 6
Fill in your Personal, Communication, and Education details accurately. Ensure your marks match your grade sheets exactly.
Step 7
Review your ‘Summary of Information’ and click ‘Submit’.
Step 8
Keep a copy of your Roll Number. Print two copies of the application 30 minutes after the online window closes on the last day.
