Are you an engineering graduate looking for a prestigious career in the armed forces? The Indian Army has officially released the notification for the 67th Short Service Commission (SSC) Tech Men course. This recruitment drive offers unmarried male candidates a golden opportunity to join the Indian Army as commissioned officers from October 2026.

With 350 vacancies across various engineering streams, this is one of the most sought-after technical recruitments in the country. Below is a comprehensive guide on everything you need to know to apply.

1. Overview of Indian Army SSC Tech Recruitment 2026

2. Important Dates

3. Vacancy Breakdown by Stream

4. Eligibility Criteria

5. Salary and Benefits

6. Selection Process

7. How to Apply Online

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

9. Important Links

1. Overview of Indian Army SSC Tech Recruitment 2026

The Indian Army is looking for technically proficient and dedicated individuals for the 67th SSC Tech Men Course at the Pre-Commissioning Training Academy (PCTA).

Organisation: Indian Army
Post Name: SSC Tech Men (67th Course)
Total Vacancies: 350
Job Location: All India
Application Fee: Nil (No fee for any category)

2. Important Dates

Mark your calendars to ensure you don't miss the application window.

Event	Date & Time
Online Application Starts	07 January 2026 (3:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply Online	05 February 2026 (3:00 PM)

3. Vacancy Breakdown Stream

The 350 vacancies are distributed across several engineering disciplines:

Engineering Stream	Vacancies	Included Disciplines
Mechanical	101	Production, Automobile, Aeronautical, Aerospace, etc.
Civil	75	Architecture, Building Construction & Technology
Electronics	64	Telecommunication, fibre optics, microelectronics, etc.
Computer Science	60	CS & Engineering, IT, M.Sc. Computer Science
Electrical	33	Electrical and Electronics
Miscellaneous	17	Chemical, Plastic Technology, Food Technology, Biotechnology, etc.

4. Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Indian Army SSC Tech Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Age Limit: Candidates must be between 20 and 27 years old as of 01 October 2026. Specifically, applicants must be born between October 2, 1999, and October 1, 2006 (inclusive of both dates).
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant engineering stream. Final-year students are also eligible to apply, provided they can produce their degree certificate and mark sheets by the specified deadline.
Nationality & Status: Applicants must be unmarried male Indian citizens.

5. Salary and Benefits

Selected candidates will be commissioned as lieutenants.

Pay Level: Level-10.
Salary Range: ₹56,100-₹177,500 per month.

6. Selection Process

The selection is a rigorous multi-stage procedure designed to identify the best technical minds for the army:

1. Shortlisting: Applications are shortlisted based on the marks obtained in the engineering degree.

2. Allotment of Selection Centre: Shortlisted candidates are assigned a centre for further testing.

3. SSB Interview: A two-stage interview process.

4. Medical Examination: Candidates who clear the SSB must pass a medical fitness test.

5. Merit List: Final selection is based on performance in the SSB and medical clearance for joining the PCTA.

7. How to Apply Online

Follow these steps to complete your application on the official portal:

1. Visit the official website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.

2. Click on 'Officer Entry Apply/Login' and register your profile.

3. Log in and click on 'Apply Online' and select the Short Service Commission Technical Course.

4. Carefully fill in your personal, educational, and communication details.

5. Review your application summary and click 'Submit'.

6. Print out two copies of the application (with the system-generated Roll Number) after the registration window closes.

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is there any age relaxation for this post?

A: No, there is no age relaxation applicable for this recruitment.

Q: Can final-year engineering students apply?

A: Yes, final-year students can apply but must produce their degree and mark sheets by the induction date. They may also be required to sign an additional bond if the certificates are delayed.

Q: What is the application fee?

A: There is no application fee for any candidate.

Q: Where can I find the official notification?

A: The detailed notification PDF can be found on the Indian Army's official recruitment website.

9. Important Links

Official Website: Join Indian Army

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The selection process for the Indian Army is like a specialised filter: first, the mesh size (shortlisting) selects the finest particles based on academic merit, and then the structural integrity (SSB and medicals) ensures that only the strongest components are used to build the nation's defence.

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