Good news for engineering graduates aspiring to wear the olive green uniform. The Indian Army has released the notification for the SSC Tech 68th (Men) and 39th SSCW (Women) Entry for the course commencing in April 2027, and the online application window is open now. As per the official notification, women can apply from 08 July 2026 and men from 09 July 2026 at joinindianarmy.nic.in. Interested aspirants are advised to lock their applications well before the last date to avoid the last-minute rush.
Overview
| Recruiting Body | Indian Army (Additional Directorate General of Recruiting, IHQ of MoD) |
| Post Name | Short Service Commission (Technical) Officer — SSC Tech 68 (Men) & 39 SSCW (Women) |
| Category | Defence / Officer Entry |
| Total Vacancies | 381 (350 Men + 31 Women) — as per notification |
| Job Location | All India (postings across Indian Army units) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Notification Release | July 2026 |
| Application Start (Women) | 08 July 2026 |
| Application Start (Men) | 09 July 2026 |
| Last Date (Women) | 06 August 2026 |
| Last Date (Men) | 07 August 2026 |
| SSB Interview | Expected — a few months after shortlisting (as intimated by respective Selection Centres) |
| Admit Card / SSB Call-up | Expected — issued online after shortlisting |
Kindly note there is no common written examination for this entry, so there is no exam date in the conventional sense.
Vacancy Details
A total of 381 vacancies have been notified for this cycle. The male vacancies are distributed across engineering streams as per the notification:
| Civil Engineering | 75 |
| Computer Science & Engineering / IT | 60 |
| Electrical Engineering | 33 |
| Electronics & Communication / Electronics | 64 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 101 |
| Miscellaneous Engineering Streams | 17 |
| Total (Men) | 350 |
| SSCW (Tech) Women | 31 |
Widows of Defence Personnel who died in harness are also eligible against reserved seats within the women’s quota, as specified in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a BE / B.Tech degree in the notified engineering stream (Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or a related discipline) from a recognised university. Final-year engineering students may also apply, provided they can produce proof of passing with the required documents by the stipulated date. Kindly ensure your stream matches an eligible discipline before applying.
Age Limit
Applicants should be between 20 and 27 years of age. As per the notification, candidates born between 02 April 2000 and 01 April 2007 (both dates inclusive) are eligible; aspirants are advised to verify the exact date-of-birth band from the official PDF as it is reckoned with reference to the course commencement. Widows of Defence Personnel who died in harness are eligible up to 35 years of age with applicable relaxation. This is an entry for unmarried candidates (relaxation applies for eligible widows as per rules).
Application Fee
There is no application fee for this entry. The process is completely free of cost for all candidates, irrespective of category — General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST and women candidates alike. Candidates should beware of any agent or website demanding money for the SSC Tech application, as the official process on joinindianarmy.nic.in does not levy any charge.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates are commissioned in the rank of Lieutenant in Pay Level 10, with a pay range of Rs 56,100 to Rs 1,77,500 per month. In addition, officers draw a fixed Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs 15,500 per month, along with allowances such as Dearness Allowance, Kit Maintenance Allowance, transport and various field/special allowances depending on posting. During pre-commission training at OTA Chennai, cadets receive a fixed stipend of Rs 56,100 per month. The overall package makes this one of the most rewarding officer entries in the country, apart from the honour of serving the nation.
Selection Process
One of the biggest attractions of the SSC Tech entry is that there is no written examination. The selection is based on the merit of engineering marks followed by the Services Selection Board. The stages are:
- Shortlisting — Candidates are shortlisted based on the cut-off percentage of aggregate engineering marks, stream-wise.
- SSB Interview — Shortlisted candidates are called to a Selection Centre (Allahabad, Bhopal, Bengaluru or Kapurthala) for a five-day SSB process.
- Medical Examination — Candidates recommended by the SSB undergo a detailed medical test.
- Merit List & Joining — The final merit list is drawn as per SSB marks and available vacancies, followed by a call for training.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus Highlights
Since there is no written test, the “pattern” here refers to the SSB Interview, spread over five days:
- Stage I (Day 1) — Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) test and Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT). Only screened-in candidates continue.
- Stage II (Days 2–5) — Psychological tests (TAT, WAT, SRT, Self-Description), Group Testing Officer (GTO) tasks, the Personal Interview and the Conference.
Aspirants should focus on Officer Like Qualities (OLQs), current affairs, defence awareness and their own engineering domain, as technical questions may come up during the interview.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Register as a new user with a valid email ID and mobile number (skip if already registered), then log in.
- Go to the “Officer Entry — Apply/Login” section and select the SSC Tech 68 (Men) / 39 SSCW (Women) entry.
- Fill in personal, educational and communication details carefully and correctly.
- Upload the required documents and photograph as per the given specifications.
- Review all entries, then submit and lock the application before the last date.
- Take a printout of the filled application for future reference. Apply only through the official portal: joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Admit Card & Result
As there is no written exam, a conventional admit card is not issued. Instead, shortlisted candidates receive an SSB call-up letter through their registered login on joinindianarmy.nic.in, along with an SMS/email intimation from the allotted Selection Centre. The shortlisting result / cut-off is published online after the window closes and scrutiny is done. Candidates are advised to check their dashboard regularly and keep their contact details active throughout the cycle.
Preparation Tips & Document Checklist
Start SSB-oriented practice now — work on OLQs, group discussion, current affairs and physical fitness (running, push-ups and endurance). Brush up your engineering fundamentals and stay updated on defence matters. Keep these documents ready in scanned form: Class 10 and Class 12 certificates, all engineering semester mark-sheets and the degree/provisional certificate, valid ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN), recent passport-size photographs, signature and, where applicable, category or widow certificate. Kindly ensure all documents are clear and match the details filled in the application.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the notification come?
The SSC Tech 68 (Men) and 39 SSCW (Women) notification for the April 2027 course has already been released in July 2026, and the online window is open — women from 08 July 2026 and men from 09 July 2026.
Is there any written exam for SSC Tech?
No. There is no written examination. Candidates are shortlisted purely on the basis of engineering marks and then called for the SSB Interview.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit and lock the application is 06 August 2026 for women and 07 August 2026 for men, as per the official notification.
Is the application fee applicable?
No, this entry is completely free. No fee is charged from any candidate of any category.
What is the starting salary of an SSC Tech officer?
On commissioning as Lieutenant in Pay Level 10, the pay ranges from Rs 56,100 to Rs 1,77,500 per month, plus a fixed MSP of Rs 15,500 and other allowances.
Important Links
Official Website / Apply Online
Disclaimer: The details above are compiled for the convenience of aspirants and are based on information available at the time of writing. Vacancies, dates and eligibility are subject to change. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all details from the official notification on the official website before applying.