The Indian Army has invited online applications from unmarried male and female engineering graduates for the Short Service Commission (SSC) Technical Course commencing in October 2026 at the Officers Training Academy (OTA). This is a "Direct Entry" scheme, meaning there is no written exam—selection is based directly on your engineering marks and the SSB interview.
Indian Army SSC Tech 2026: At a Glance
| Feature | Details |
| Course Name | SSC (Tech)-67 Men & SSCW (Tech)-38 Women |
| Total Vacancies | **380 (Men: 350 |
| Salary (Lieutenant) | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level 10) |
| Application Fee | ₹0 (No Fee for All Categories) |
| Application Starts | 07 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 February 2026 (03:00 PM) |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
Engineering Degree: Candidates must have passed the requisite Engineering Degree or be in the final year of the engineering course.
Final Year Students: You can apply, but you must produce proof of passing the degree by October 1, 2026.
2. Age Limit (As of 01 October 2026)
General Candidates: 20 to 27 years. (Born between 02 Oct 1999 and 01 Oct 2006, both dates inclusive).
Widows of Defence Personnel: Maximum 35 years (for both Tech & Non-Tech entries).
Vacancy Details (Stream-wise)
The Indian Army offers positions across various engineering disciplines. Here is the tentative distribution for the 67th Men's course:
| Engineering Stream | Vacancies (Men) |
| Civil (Civil, Architecture, etc.) | 75 |
| Computer Science (IT, CS, etc.) | 60 |
| Mechanical (Mechanical, Industrial, etc.) | 101 |
| Electrical (Electrical, Electronics, etc.) | 33 |
| Electronics (ECE, Telecom, etc.) | 64 |
| Miscellaneous Streams | 17 |
| TOTAL | 350 |
| (Note: 30 vacancies are reserved for Women across similar streams). |
Salary, Perks & Promotion
Officers commissioned through SSC Tech enjoy a grand lifestyle and a high-status career.
Training Stipend: ₹56,100 per month.
Rank on Commissioning: Lieutenant (Level 10).
Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 per month (fixed).
Promotions: Lieutenant → Captain (after 2 yrs) → Major (after 6 yrs) → Lt Colonel (after 13 yrs).
How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step
Go to the official Indian Army portal: click here
Official notificationclick here
Click on 'Officer Entry Apply/Login' and then 'Registration'.
Fill in the One Time Registration (OTR) details.
Once registered, click 'Apply Online' under the Dashboard.
Select 'SSC Technical Men 67th' or 'SSC Technical Women 38th'.
Fill in the application form, upload your photo/signature, and submit.
Important: Take two printouts of the application form; you will need to carry one to the SSB interview.
Selection Process
Shortlisting: Based on the cumulative percentage of marks in your Engineering degree.
SSB Interview: 5-day interview process at selection centers (Allahabad, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar).
Medical Examination: For those who clear the SSB.
Merit List: Final selection is based on SSB marks.
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