Indian Army SSC Tech Men Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 350 Posts

Indian Army SSC Tech Men Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for the 67th Short Service Commission (Technical) Course (Men), scheduled to commence in October 2026. Through this recruitment drive, the Indian Army aims to fill around 350 vacancies across multiple engineering disciplines.

Eligible unmarried male candidates holding a B.E./B.Tech degree can apply online from 07 January 2026 to 05 February 2026 through the official website of the Indian Army. Final year engineering students are also eligible to apply, subject to fulfilling degree requirements before training.

Selected candidates will undergo 49 weeks of pre-commission training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gaya, and will be commissioned as Lieutenants in the Indian Army.

Indian Army SSC Tech Men Recruitment 2026 Overview

• Organization: Indian Army

• Post Name: Short Service Commission (Technical) – 67th Course (Men)

• Total Vacancies: 350

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in notified engineering streams

• Age Limit: 20 to 27 years

• Application Start Date: 07 January 2026

• Last Date to Apply: 05 February 2026

• Training Location: OTA, Gaya (Bihar)

• Official Website: joinindianarmy.nic.in

Vacancy Details (Stream-wise)

Vacancies are provisional and may change as per organizational requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a B.E./B.Tech degree in relevant engineering streams from recognized Indian universities or institutions approved under UGC/AICTE/IIT/NIT/IIIT Acts.

Final year engineering students can also apply but must submit proof of passing by 01 October 2026 and provide the degree certificate within 12 weeks of joining training.

Candidates holding foreign engineering degrees are not eligible.

Only the engineering streams mentioned in the official notification will be accepted. Any mismatch in stream name between degree and application may lead to cancellation.

Nationality

Candidates must be:

• Indian citizen, or

• Subject of Nepal, or

• Person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with eligibility certificate

Marital Status

Only unmarried male candidates are eligible. Marriage during training is not permitted and may result in discharge.

Physical Standards

Minimum physical requirements include:

• 2.4 km run in 10 minutes 30 seconds

• 40 push-ups

• 6 pull-ups

• 30 sit-ups

• Squats and lunges

• Basic swimming ability

Age Limit (as on 01 October 2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 years

• Maximum Age: 27 years

• Date of Birth must be between 01 October 1999 and 30 September 2006

Only the date of birth mentioned in Matriculation Certificate will be accepted.

Salary and Stipend

During Training

• Stipend: ₹56,100 per month

After Commissioning

Additional Allowances

• Military Service Pay: ₹15,500/month

• Technical Allowance: ₹3,000 to ₹4,500/month

• Transport Allowance

• Dearness Allowance

• Dress Allowance: ₹20,000/year

• Education & Hostel Allowances

• Field Area & Risk Allowances

• Free ration, medical facilities and insurance cover of ₹1.25 crore

Approximate CTC: ₹17–18 lakh per annum.

Application Fee

No application fee is required.

Important Dates

Selection Process

1. Online Application

2. Shortlisting based on academic marks

3. SSB Interview (5 days)

4. Medical Examination

5. Final Merit List

6. Issue of Joining Letter

Final selection depends on merit, medical fitness and available vacancies.

Training & Service Details

• Training Duration: 49 weeks

• Rank after training: Lieutenant

• Type of Commission: Short Service Commission

• Initial Service Tenure: 10 years

• Extension possible up to 14 years

• Option for Permanent Commission after 10 years

• Promotion to Captain after 2 years, Major after 6 years

Cost of training is borne by the Government. Candidates leaving training voluntarily may have to refund training cost.

How to Apply

1. Visit joinindianarmy.nic.in

2. Register under Officer Entry

3. Login and select Technical Graduate Course

4. Fill application form

5. Submit and download confirmation

No hard copy is required to be sent.

Documents Required for SSB

• Application printout

• Matriculation certificate

• 12th marksheet

• Engineering degree/provisional certificate

• All semester marksheets

• CGPA conversion certificate

• Final year undertaking (if applicable)

• Original documents for verification

Important Instructions

• Only one application is allowed

• No changes after submission

• Aadhaar and matric certificate mandatory

• Candidates in service must inform their commanding officer

• Marriage during training is prohibited