Indian Army SSC Tech Men Recruitment 2026 for 350 Posts

 

Indian Army invites applications for Short Service Commission (Technical) - 67th Course (Men) for approximately 350 posts in various engineering streams including Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, and others. Unmarried male candidates aged 20-27 years (born between 01 Oct 1999 and 30 Sep 2006) with B.E./B.Tech in notified disciplines (final-year students eligible) can apply. Selected candidates undergo 49 weeks of training at OTA Gaya starting October 2026, with stipend of ₹56,100 per month during training and pay scale of Lieutenant ₹56,100-₹1,77,500 plus allowances upon commissioning. No written exam; selection via shortlisting, SSB interviews, and medical tests. No guarantee of permanent employment beyond SSC tenure (initial 10 years, extendable).

 

Indian Army SSC Technical Recruitment 2026 Overview

Company Name	Indian Army
Post Name	Short Service Commission (Technical) - 67th Course
No of Posts	350
Salary	₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 per month
Qualification	B.E./B.Tech in notified Engineering streams
Age Limit	20 to 27 years
Start Date for Apply	07 January 2026
Last Date for Apply	05 February 2026
Official Website	www.joinindianarmy.nic.in

 

Indian Army SSC Technical - 67th Course Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Core Engineering Stream	Post Name	Number of Vacancies
Civil	Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction & Technology	75
Computer Science	Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Technology, M.Sc. Computer Science, Information Technology	60
Electrical	Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics	33
Electronics	Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, Instrumentation, Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication, Telecommunication, Opto Electronics, Micro Electronics & Microwave, Fibre Optics, Satellite Communication	64
Mechanical	Mechanical Engineering, Production, Automobile, Industrial, Workshop Technology, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Avionics	101
Miscellaneous Engineering Streams	Plastic Tech, Remote Sensing, Ballistics, Bio Medical Engineering, Food Tech, Agriculture, Metallurgical, Metallurgy and Explosive, Laser Tech, Bio Tech, Rubber Technology, Chemical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Mining, Nuclear Technology, Textile	17
Total Vacancies		350

Note: The vacancies mentioned are tentative and may be changed or re-appropriated by the Army depending on organizational requirements during any stage of the selection process.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Essential Qualification: B.E./B.Tech degree in the notified Engineering streams from recognized Universities/Institutions by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of parliament or declared to be deemed as Universities/Autonomous Universities under UGC Act 1956, IIT Act 1961, AICTE Act 1987, NITSER Act 2007 and IIIT Act 2024.
• For Final Year Students: Candidates studying in the final year of Engineering degree course are eligible to apply. They must submit proof of passing Engineering Degree Examination alongwith marksheets of all semesters/years by 01 October 2026 and produce the Engineering Degree Certificate within 12 weeks from the date of commencement of training at PCTA.
• Important Note: Candidates with graduation from foreign countries are not permitted to apply for this course.
• Stream Requirement: Only the Engineering streams and their acceptable equivalent streams as strictly notified in the official notification will be accepted. Any variation between the nomenclature of Engineering stream on degree parchment/marksheet and online application will result in cancellation of candidature.

Nationality

• A citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal, or
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (certificate of eligibility required)

Marital Status

• Only unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply
• Candidates will neither be allowed to marry during the period of training nor be allowed to live with Parents/Guardians
• A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of application, though successful at SSB interview and medical examination, will not be inducted for training

Physical Standards

• 2.4 Km Run: 10 Minutes 30 Seconds
• Push-Up: 40
• Pull-Up: 06
• Sit-Up: 30
• Squats: Two sets of 30 repetitions
• Lunges: Two sets of 10 repetitions
• Swimming: Should know fundamentals of swimming

Salary/Stipend

During Training Period

• Stipend: ₹56,100 per month (Starting pay in Level-10 of Pay Matrix)
• Pay and allowances will be paid after successful completion of training

After Commissioning - Pay Structure

• 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
• Colonel (Level-13): ₹1,30,600 - ₹2,15,900
• Brigadier (Level-13A): ₹1,39,600 - ₹2,17,600
• Major General (Level-14): ₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200
• Lieutenant General HAG Scale (Level-15): ₹1,82,200 - ₹2,24,100
• Lieutenant General HAG+ Scale (Level-16): ₹2,05,400 - ₹2,24,400
• VCOAS/Army Commander/Lieutenant General (NFSG) (Level-17): ₹2,25,000 (Fixed)
• COAS (Level-18): ₹2,50,000 (Fixed)

Other Allowances

• Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 per month (Fixed) - for officers from Lieutenant to Brigadier rank
• Dearness Allowance: Admissible at the same rates and under same conditions as applicable to civilian personnel from time to time
• Para Reserve Allowance: ₹2,625 per month
• Technical Allowance (Tier-I): ₹3,000 per month
• Technical Allowance (Tier-II): ₹4,500 per month
• Transport Allowance (TPTA): ₹7,200 + DA (Higher TPTA Cities) / ₹3,600 + DA (Other Places)
• Dress Allowance: ₹20,000 per year
• Children Education Allowance: ₹2,250 per month per child for two eldest surviving children (Nursery to 12th class)
• Hostel Subsidy: ₹6,750 per month per child for two eldest surviving children (Nursery to 12th class)
• Ration in Kind: Provided in peace and field areas
• Field Area Allowances: Risk and Hardship allowances depending upon rank and area of posting (maximum up to ₹42,500)

Additional Benefits

• CTC (Cost to Company): Approximately ₹17-18 lakh per annum (excluding free medical cover and travel to hometown once a year)
• Army Group Insurance Fund (AGIF): Insurance coverage of ₹1.25 Crore
• Academic Degree: Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management and Strategic Studies upon successful completion of training

Age Limit (as on 01 October 2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 27 years
• Date of Birth: Candidates must be born between 01 October 1999 and 30 September 2006 (both dates inclusive)
• Age Proof: The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate or equivalent examination certificate on the date of submission of application will only be accepted. No other document relating to age will be accepted and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted.

Application Fee

• No application fee mentioned in the official notification
• Candidates need to apply online through the official website only

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	07 January 2026 at 1500 hours
Online Application Closing Date	05 February 2026 at 1500 hours
Publication of Cut-off % for Shortlisting	First week of March 2026
SSB Interview Period	April - June 2026 (Five day SSB)
Choice for SSB Dates and Centre Open	Two weeks in March 2026
Proof of Passing Engineering Degree Submission Deadline (for final year students)	01 October 2026
Training Commencement	October 2026
Training Completion	September 2027

Selection Process

• Step 1 - Online Application: Candidates must apply online through www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
• Step 2 - Shortlisting: Applications will be shortlisted based on cumulative percentage of marks obtained by candidates upto final semester/year. Cut-off will be applied for each Engineering stream based on vacancy to call up ratio.
• Step 3 - Allotment of Selection Centre: After shortlisting, centre allotment will be intimated via email. Candidates will select their SSB dates on first come first serve basis.
• Step 4 - SSB Interview: Two-stage selection procedure conducted at one of the Selection Centres - Prayagraj (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka) and Jalandhar Cantt (Punjab). Duration is maximum five days.
• Step 5 - Medical Examination: Candidates who get recommended after Stage-2 of SSB will undergo medical examination. Validity of SSB medical examination is 270 days.
• Step 6 - Merit List: Merit list will be prepared engineering stream/subject wise based on SSB interview marks.
• Step 7 - Joining Letter: Candidates in merit list who come within stipulated stream-wise vacancies and are medically fit will be issued joining letters for pre-commissioning training at PCTA, subject to meeting all eligibility criteria.

Note: Mere qualifying at SSB interview does not confirm final selection. Selection is based on merit, medical fitness and availability of vacancies.

How to Apply

• Step 1: Visit the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
• Step 2: Click on 'Officer Entry Apply/Login' and then click 'Registration' (if not already registered)
• Step 3: Fill the online registration form carefully after reading instructions
• Step 4: After registration, click on 'Apply Online' under Dashboard
• Step 5: A page 'Officers Selection - Eligibility' will open. Click 'Apply' shown against Technical Graduate Course
• Step 6: Fill Application Form with details under various segments - Personal information, Communication details, Education details and details of previous SSB
• Step 7: Click 'Save & Continue' each time before moving to next segment
• Step 8: After filling all details, review on 'Summary of your information' page
• Step 9: After ascertaining correctness of all details, click on 'Submit'
• Step 10: Take out two copies of application having Roll Number, 30 minutes after final closure of online application

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