Indian Army SSC (Tech)-67 Men & 38 Women Recruitment 2026

The Indian Army has released the official notification for the 67th Short Service Commission (Technical) Men and 38th SSC (Technical) Women courses commencing in October 2026. This entry offers a Short Service Commission for a total of 195 vacancies (175 for Men, 20 for Women), providing a prestigious path for engineering graduates to serve as officers.

This recruitment allows engineering students and graduates to join the Indian Army without a written exam, shortlisting them directly for the SSB interview based on their degree marks.

Important Dates & Application Window

• Application Opening Date: 07 January 2026.

• Last Date to Apply (Online): 05 February 2026.

• Shortlisting Cut-off Publication: First week of March 2026.

• SSB Interview Window: April to June 2026.

• Course Commencement: October 2026.

Vacancy Details

A total of 195 vacancies are available across technical branches.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit: Candidates must be between 20 and 27 years as of 01 October 2026.

• Educational Qualification:

  • Must possess an Engineering Degree in a notified stream.

  • Final Year Students: Eligible to apply if they can provide proof of passing by 01 October 2026.

• Acceptable Streams: Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, and miscellaneous engineering streams.

Salary, Training & Commission Details

• Pre-Commission Training: 49 weeks at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gaya, Bihar (or as notified).

• Stipend during Training: ₹56,100 per month.

• Rank on Commissioning: Lieutenant.

• Annual CTC: Approximately ₹17–18 Lakhs (excluding medical and travel benefits).

• Commission Type: Short Service Commission for an initial 10 years, extendable to 14 years.

Selection Process

The selection is purely based on academic merit and officer potential:

1. Shortlisting: Based on the percentage of marks in the Engineering Degree.

2. SSB Interview: A five-day selection process conducted between April and June 2026.

3. Medical Examination: For candidates recommended by the SSB.

4. Final Merit List: Joining letters issued based on rank and vacancies.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official portal: https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/

2. Click on "Officer Entry Apply/Login" and register for a One-Time Registration (OTR).

3. Fill in the application form, upload your photograph, signature, and necessary certificates.

4. Submit before the February 5 deadline and print the final form for your records.

Indian Army SSC (Tech) Branch-Wise Cutoff Marks (Previous Years)

Based on the previous recruitment cycles (SSC Tech 64, 65, and 66), here is the detailed branch-wise cutoff table for both Men (SSC Tech-67) and Women (SSCW Tech-38) to help you estimate your chances for the 2026 course.

The cutoff refers to the cumulative percentage of marks obtained up to the 6th semester for engineering degree students.

Note: Cut-offs for Women are generally higher due to the significantly lower number of vacancies (approx. 20 for women vs. 175 for men).

Selection "Syllabus": The SSB Interview Process

The SSC (Tech) entry does not have a technical written syllabus. Instead, candidates are tested on their Officer Like Qualities (OLQs) through a 5-day selection process.

Stage I: Screening (Day 1)

• Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test: Verbal and Non-Verbal reasoning questions (similar to bank/SSC aptitude tests).

• Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT): Observing a hazy picture for 30 seconds, writing a story in 4 minutes, and participating in a group discussion.

Stage II: Psychological & GTO Testing (Day 2 to Day 5)

• Psychological Tests:

  • Thematic Apperception Test (TAT): Writing stories based on 12 pictures.

  • Word Association Test (WAT): Writing sentences on 60 words (15 seconds per word).

  • Situation Reaction Test (SRT): Reacting to 60 real-life situations.

  • Self-Description (SD): Writing what parents, teachers, friends, and you think about yourself.

• GTO (Group Testing Officer) Tasks: * Group Discussions (GD), Group Planning Exercise (GPE), Progressive Group Task (PGT), Individual Obstacles, and Command Task.

• Personal Interview: A one-on-one conversation with a senior officer regarding your life, background, and current affairs.

• Conference (Day 5): The final board meeting where your result is announced.

Technical Preparation for Engineering Graduates

While there is no written technical exam, the Personal Interview often includes basic technical questions from your engineering branch to check your fundamental knowledge.

• Civil: Basics of RCC, Soil Mechanics, Surveying, and Project Management.

• Mechanical: Thermodynamics, IC Engines, Strength of Materials, and Fluid Mechanics.

• Electrical: Power Systems, Transformers, Control Systems, and Basic Circuit Theory.

• CS/IT: Data Structures, Networking, Cyber Security, and Database Management Systems.

Indian Army SSC (Tech) 2026: Equivalent Engineering Streams

Miscellaneous & Specialized Engineering Streams

Candidates from these specialized backgrounds are also eligible for specific vacancies:

• Plastic/Ballistics: Plastic Technology, Remote Sensing, Ballistics Engineering.

• Bio/Food/Agri: Bio-Medical Engineering, Food Technology, Agriculture Engineering.

• Material/Mining: Metallurgy & Material Technology, Metallurgy & Explosives Engineering, Mining, Nuclear Technology, Textile Engineering.

Important Eligibility Notes

• Degree Matching: Candidates must ensure their degree certificate exactly matches one of the equivalent streams listed above to avoid rejection during document verification.

• Final Year Students: If you are in your final year, you must be able to produce your degree or provisional certificate by 01 October 2026.

• Training Academy: Selected candidates will undergo 49 weeks of training at OTA, Gaya, Bihar (for Men) starting from October 2026.