Indian Army SSC Tech 67 Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 350 Engineering Officer Posts
The official notification for the Indian Army 67th Short Service Commission (Technical) Men entry has been released [cite: 1681]. This entry offers a prestigious opportunity for unmarried male engineering graduates to join the Indian Army as commissioned officers[cite: 1686, 1690]. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online for 350 vacancies across various engineering disciplines[cite: 1686, 1730].
๐ Job Overview
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Army [cite: 1679] |
| Post Name | Short Service Commission (Technical) Men - SSC(T)-67 [cite: 1686] |
| Total Vacancies | 350 Posts [cite: 1686] |
| Job Location | All India | Pre-Commissioning Training Academy - Gaya, Bihar [cite: 1686] |
| Official Website | www.joinindianarmy.nic.in [cite: 1680] |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology (Notified Streams) [cite: 1686, 1718] |
๐ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opening Date | 07 January 2026 | 1500 Hrs [cite: 1924] |
| Application Closing Date | 05 February 2026 | 1500 Hrs [cite: 1924] |
| Cut-off % Publication Date | First week of March 2026 [cite: 1686] |
| SSB Interview Period | April - June 2026 (5-Day Duration) [cite: 1686] |
| Pre-Commission Training Duration | October 2026 - September 2027 (49 Weeks) [cite: 1686] |
| Commissioning Date | September 2027 [cite: 1686] |
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เคฎเคนเคค्เคตเคชूเคฐ्เคฃ เคธूเคเคจा / Important Notice:
เคเคตेเคฆเคจ เคเคฐเคจे เคธे เคชเคนเคฒे เคเคซिเคถिเคฏเคฒ เคจोเคिเคซिเคेเคถเคจ เคो www.joinindianarmy.nic.in เคชเคฐ เคเคฐूเคฐ เคेเค เคเคฐें। เคेเคตเคฒ เคฏเคนी เคเคเคฎाเคค्เคฐ เคเคงिเคाเคฐिเค เคธ्เคฐोเคค เคนै।
Candidates are strictly advised to cross-check terms and details with the official notification published on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in before filling up the online application form[cite: 1613]. It is the only official advertisement applicable[cite: 1684].
๐ผ Vacancy Details
A total of 350 vacancies have been distributed across the following core engineering disciplines[cite: 1730]:
| SN | Core Engineering Stream | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civil Engineering | 75 Posts [cite: 1727] |
| 2 | Computer Science Engineering | 60 Posts [cite: 1727] |
| 3 | Electrical Engineering | 33 Posts [cite: 1727] |
| 4 | Electronics & Communication Engineering | 64 Posts [cite: 1728] |
| 5 | Mechanical Engineering | 101 Posts [cite: 1729] |
| 6 | Miscellaneous Engineering Streams (Includes Plastic Tech, Remote Sensing, Ballistics, Bio-Medical, Food Tech, Agriculture, Metallurgy, Material Science, Laser Tech, Bio Tech, Rubber Tech, Chemical, Transportation, Mining, Nuclear Tech, Textile) [cite: 1730] | 17 Posts [cite: 1730] |
Note: The vacancies mentioned above are tentative and subject to change or re-appropriation by the Army based on organizational requirements at any stage of the selection process[cite: 1731].
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 Years [cite: 1686] |
| Maximum Age | 27 Years [cite: 1686] |
| Age Calculation Date | As on 01 October 2026 [cite: 1686] |
| Permissible Birth Date Range | Born between 01 October 1999 and 30 September 2006 (Both days inclusive) [cite: 1696] |
Educational Qualification
- Engineering Degree: Must possess a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) / B.Tech degree from a recognized university or institute in the specified streams[cite: 1718, 1732].
- Final Year Candidates: Candidates studying in the final year/semester are provisionally eligible to apply, provided their final examinations wrap up before 01 October 2026[cite: 1711, 1714].
- Proof of Passing: Final year students must submit proof of passing the engineering degree exam along with all semester marksheets to the Directorate General of Recruiting by 01 October 2026[cite: 1712, 1723].
- CGPA to Marks Conversion: Grades or CGPA must be properly converted into percentage marks based on the mathematical formula adopted by the respective university[cite: 1869].
- Stream Nomenclature: The name of the engineering branch mentioned on the degree certificate must strictly match the nomenclature selected during the online application process[cite: 1725, 1726].
Additional Eligibility Parameters
| Parameter | Requirement Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | A citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, or a person of Indian origin (PIO) migrated with permanent settlement intent (Certificate of eligibility required where applicable)[cite: 1693]. |
| Marital Status | Only Unmarried Male candidates are eligible[cite: 1686, 1690]. Marrying during the training period is strictly prohibited[cite: 1771]. |
| Criminal Record | The candidate must have never been arrested, prosecuted, or convicted by any criminal court[cite: 1915]. |
| Prior Training Discharges | Candidates withdrawn from NDA, IMA, OTA, or any service training academy on disciplinary grounds are not eligible[cite: 1917]. |
Minimum Physical Standards
| Activity | Minimum Required Standard [cite: 1707] |
|---|---|
| 2.4 Km Run | Must complete within 10 Minutes 30 Seconds [cite: 1708] |
| Push-Ups | 40 Repetitions [cite: 1708] |
| Pull-Ups | 06 Repetitions [cite: 1708] |
| Sit-Ups | 30 Repetitions [cite: 1708] |
| Squats | Two Sets of 30 Repetitions [cite: 1708] |
| Lunges | Two Sets of 10 Repetitions [cite: 1708] |
| Swimming | Should know Fundamentals of swimming [cite: 1708] |
๐ฐ Salary, Allowances & Career Growth
During the Training Period
| Description | Details / Amount |
|---|---|
| Training Academy | Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gaya, Bihar [cite: 1686] |
| Training Duration | 49 Weeks (October 2026 to September 2027) [cite: 1686] |
| Fixed Monthly Stipend | ₹56,100/- Per Month [cite: 1819] (Starting pay cell of Level-10) [cite: 1819, 1820] |
| Cost of Training | Entirely borne by the Government at public expense [cite: 1794] |
Pay Scale After Successful Commissioning
| Rank [cite: 1812] | Pay Level Matrix [cite: 1812] | Basic Pay Scale Range [cite: 1812] | Promotion Timeline / Criteria [cite: 1802] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant | Level-10 | ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 | Granted automatically on Commission |
| Captain | Level-10B | ₹61,300 - ₹1,93,900 | On completion of 02 years reckonable service |
| Major | Level-11 | ₹69,400 - ₹2,07,200 | On completion of 06 years reckonable service |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Level-12A | ₹1,21,200 - ₹2,12,400 | On completion of 13 years reckonable service |
| Colonel (TS) | Level-13 | ₹1,30,600 - ₹2,15,900 | On completion of 26 years reckonable service |
Admissible Allowances & Special Benefits
| Type of Allowance | Admissible Amount / Policy Details |
|---|---|
| Military Service Pay (MSP) | ₹15,500/- Per Month fixed (Admissible from Lieutenant to Brigadier rank) [cite: 1814, 1817] |
| Para Reserve Allowance | ₹2,625/- Per Month [cite: 1822] |
| Technical Allowance (Tier-I) | ₹3,000/- Per Month [archive: 1822] |
| Technical Allowance (Tier-II) | ₹4,500/- Per Month [archive: 1822] |
| Transport Allowance (TPTA) | ₹7,200/- + DA (Higher TPTA Cities) / ₹3,600/- + DA (Other Places) [txt: 1832] |
| Children Education Allowance (CEA) | ₹2,250/- Per Month per child (Admissible for the 2 eldest surviving children from Nursery to 12th) |
| Annual Dress Allowance | ₹20,000/- Per Year (Subsumes former uniform allowances) |
| Hostel Subsidy | ₹6,750/- Per Month per child (Admissible for the 2 eldest surviving children from Nursery to 12th) |
Ration & Medical Coverage: Free ration in kind along with comprehensive, secure institutional medical insurance cover is provided to officers .
Army Group Insurance Fund (AGIF): Officer Cadets receive an integrated life insurance facility cover of ₹1.25 Crore during the stipend-drawn training path .
Army Group Insurance Fund (AGIF): Officer Cadets receive an integrated life insurance facility cover of ₹1.25 Crore during the stipend-drawn training path .
๐ฏ Selection Procedure
The selection model for the Indian Army SSC Tech 67 entry follows a comprehensive multi-stage layout:
- Online Application Submission: Candidates must register and submit their details on the official recruiting portal within the open window.
- Shortlisting of Applications: Shortlisting is based on the cumulative percentage of marks obtained up to the pre-final semester/year. Cut-off percentages are released stream-wise.
- SSB Interview (5-Day Process): Shortlisted applicants receive a call-up letter via email/SMS to attend a 5-day evaluation at one of the designated Selection Centres: Prayagraj (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka), or Jalandhar Cantt (Punjab).
- Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by the SSB undergo a strict medical fitness assessment conducted by competent military medical boards.
- Merit List Generation: A discipline-wise final merit list is prepared strictly based on the marks secured by candidates during the SSB interview stage.
- Issuance of Joining Letters: Joining letters for training at OTA Gaya are issued in order of merit against the available stream-wise vacancies.
Breakdown of the 5-Day SSB Interview Stages
| Testing Phase | Evaluation Details |
|---|---|
| Stage-1 (Day 1) | Consists of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PPDT). Candidates who clear this stage are retained for Stage-2, while those who fail are returned home on the same day. |
| Stage-2 (Days 2 to 5) | Includes dynamic Psychological Testing, Group Testing Officer (GTO) outdoor tasks, formal Personal Interviews, and the final Board Conference evaluation. |
๐ฏ How to Apply Online
Applications must be submitted strictly via the online routing framework. Follow these step-by-step instructions:
- Visit the Official Portal: Open your web browser and go to www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Access Officer Entry: Click on the 'Officer Entry Apply/Login' panel link visible on the homepage interface.
- Complete Registration: Click on 'Registration' to fill out the form using your Aadhaar Number and Matriculation details. (Skip if already registered).
- Navigate to Open Schemes: Log in using your registered credentials, go to your Dashboard, and click on 'Apply Online'.
- Initiate Application: Look for the Short Service Commission Technical Course line row item and click 'Apply' to load the online form structure fields.
- Provide Document Information: Step sequentially through the segments: Personal Information, Communication Details, Education Details, and Previous SSB history records.
- Save Progress: Ensure you click 'Save & Continue' at the end of each segment page block before moving forward.
- Review Information Summary: Thoroughly evaluate the summary of your entered entries for structural typographical spelling errors.
- Final Form Submission: Click 'Submit' to seal your application entry. Take out two physical printouts of your completed application containing your Roll Number 30 minutes after the closure of the registration window.
⚠️ Crucial Instructions for Applicants:
• Profile credentials such as names and date of birth must match your Matriculation Certificate exactly.
• Do not submit duplicate online profile applications, as doing so will lead to automatic rejection.
• Physical or hard copies of documents should not be sent to the Recruiting Directorate.
• Profile credentials such as names and date of birth must match your Matriculation Certificate exactly.
• Do not submit duplicate online profile applications, as doing so will lead to automatic rejection.
• Physical or hard copies of documents should not be sent to the Recruiting Directorate.
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❓ เค เค्เคธเคฐ เคชूเคे เคाเคจे เคตाเคฒे เคธเคตाเคฒ (FAQs)
Q. SSC(T)-67 เคे เคฒिเค เคจ्เคฏूเคจเคคเคฎ เคถैเค्เคทเคฃिเค เคฏोเค्เคฏเคคा เค्เคฏा เคนै?
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A. เคเคชเคो เคिเคธी เคฎाเคจ्เคฏเคคा เคช्เคฐाเคช्เคค เคตिเคถ्เคตเคตिเคฆ्เคฏाเคฒเคฏ เคธे Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) เคฏा B.Tech เคी เคกिเค्เคฐी เคนोเคจी เคाเคนिเค। เคेเคตเคฒ เคเคซिเคถिเคฏเคฒ เคจोเคिเคซिเคेเคถเคจ เคฎें เคธूเคीเคฌเคฆ्เคง Engineering Streams เคธे เคกिเค्เคฐी เคธ्เคตीเคाเคฐ เคी เคाเคเคी। เค
เคเคฐ เคเคช Final Year เคฎें เคนैं, เคคो 01 October 2026 เคคเค เคชเคฐीเค्เคทा เคชाเคธ เคเคฐเคจे เคा เคช्เคฐเคฎाเคฃ เคฆेเคจा เคนोเคा।
Q. เค्เคฏा เคตिเคตाเคนिเคค เคเคฎ्เคฎीเคฆเคตाเคฐ เคเคตेเคฆเคจ เคเคฐ เคธเคเคคे เคนैं?
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A. เคจเคนीं, เคेเคตเคฒ เค
เคตिเคตाเคนिเคค เคชुเคฐुเคท (Unmarried Male) เคนी เคเคตेเคฆเคจ เคเคฐ เคธเคเคคे เคนैं। เค
เคเคฐ เคोเค เคเคฎ्เคฎीเคฆเคตाเคฐ เคเคตेเคฆเคจ เคे เคฌाเคฆ เคถाเคฆी เคเคฐเคคा เคนै, เคคो เคเคธเคी เคเคฎ्เคฎीเคฆเคตाเคฐी เคฐเคฆ्เคฆ เคเคฐ เคฆी เคाเคเคी, เคญเคฒे เคนी เคตเคน SSB เคธाเค्เคทाเคค्เคाเคฐ เคฎें เคธเคซเคฒ เคนो เคเคฏा เคนो।
Q. เคช्เคฐเคถिเค्เคทเคฃ เค
เคตเคงि เคे เคฆौเคฐाเคจ เคिเคคเคจा เคตेเคคเคจ เคฎिเคฒेเคा?
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A. Officers Training Academy เคฎें 49 เคธเคช्เคคाเคน เคी เคช्เคฐเคถिเค्เคทเคฃ เค
เคตเคงि เคे เคฆौเคฐाเคจ เคเคชเคो ₹56,100/- เคช्เคฐเคคि เคฎाเคน เคा Fixed Stipend เคฆिเคฏा เคाเคคा เคนै। เคฏเคน เคตेเคคเคจ เคช्เคฐเคถिเค्เคทเคฃ เคชूเคฐा เคนोเคจे เคे เคฌाเคฆ เคฆिเคฏा เคाเคคा เคนै। เคช्เคฐเคถिเค्เคทเคฃ เคा เคธंเคชूเคฐ्เคฃ เคเคฐ्เค เคธเคฐเคाเคฐ เคฆ्เคตाเคฐा เคตเคนเคจ เคिเคฏा เคाเคคा เคนै।
Q. เคเคฎीเคถเคจिंเค เคे เคฌाเคฆ Lieutenant เคा เคตेเคคเคจ เคिเคคเคจा เคนोเคा?
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A. เคเคฎीเคถเคจ เคे เคฌाเคฆ Lieutenant เคे เคชเคฆ เคชเคฐ เคเคชเคा เคฎूเคฒ เคตेเคคเคจ ₹56,100/- เคธे เคถुเคฐू เคนोเคा เคो ₹1,77,500/- เคคเค เคा เคธเคเคคा เคนै। เคเคธเคे เค
เคฒाเคตा เคเคชเคो เคเค เค
เคจ्เคฏ เคญเคค्เคคे เคฎिเคฒेंเคे, เคुเคฒ CTC เคฒเคเคญเค ₹17-18 Lac เคช्เคฐเคคि เคตเคฐ्เคท เคนोเคा।
Q. Short Service Commission เคी เค
เคตเคงि เคिเคคเคจी เคนोเคคी เคนै?
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A. SSC เคी เคฎूเคฒ เค
เคตเคงि 10 เคตเคฐ्เคท เคนै। เคเคช 5 เคตเคฐ्เคท, 10 เคตเคฐ्เคท, เคฏा 14 เคตเคฐ्เคท เคी เคธेเคตा เคे เคฌाเคฆ เคฐिเคฒीเค เคนो เคธเคเคคे เคนैं। เคเคช 10 เคตเคฐ्เคท เคी เคธेเคตा เคे เคฌाเคฆ Permanent Commission เคे เคฒिเค เคญी เคเคตेเคฆเคจ เคเคฐ เคธเคเคคे เคนैं।
Q. SSB เคธाเค्เคทाเคค्เคाเคฐ เคเคนाँ เคเคฏोเคिเคค เคिเคฏा เคाเคเคा?
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A. SSB เคธाเค्เคทाเคค्เคाเคฐ Prayagraj (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka), เคเคฐ Jalandhar Cantt (Punjab) เคฎें เคเคฏोเคिเคค เคिเค เคाเคंเคे।
Q. เคเคตेเคฆเคจ เคे เคฒिเค เคोเค เคซीเคธ เคนै?
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A. เคจเคนीं, Indian Army SSC(T)-67 เคे เคฒिเค เคोเค เคเคตेเคฆเคจ เคซीเคธ เคจเคนीं เคนै। เคเคตेเคฆเคจ เคชूเคฐी เคคเคฐเคน เคจिःเคถुเคฒ्เค เคนै।