Indian Army invites applications for the 67th Short Service Commission (Technical) Course starting October 2026 with 379 total vacancies (350 men, 29 women). Candidates with engineering degrees in various streams can apply online by 04-02-2026 for women and 05-02-2026 for men. Selection involves application shortlisting, a two-stage SSB interview, medical exam, and merit list preparation. Selected candidates will be commissioned as Lieutenants in technical arms with a pay scale at Level 10 of 7th CPC. No application fee is required. Training duration is 49 weeks at PCTA. Final year engineering students can apply if they complete their degree by 01-10-2026.
Vacancy Details
- SSC (Tech)-67 Men (Civil): 75 vacancies
Qualification: Engineering Degree in Civil or equivalent streams - SSC (Tech)-67 Men (Computer Science): 60 vacancies
Qualification: Engineering Degree in Computer Science/IT or equivalent streams - SSC (Tech)-67 Men (Electrical): 33 vacancies
Qualification: Engineering Degree in Electrical or equivalent streams - SSC (Tech)-67 Men (Electronics): 64 vacancies
Qualification: Engineering Degree in Electronics/Telecom or equivalent streams - SSC (Tech)-67 Men (Mechanical): 101 vacancies
Qualification: Engineering Degree in Mechanical or equivalent streams - SSC (Tech)-67 Men (Misc Engg): 17 vacancies
Qualification: Engineering Degree in Plastic/Food/Agri/Metallurgy etc - SSC (Tech)-67 Women (Civil): 7 vacancies
Qualification: Engineering Degree in Civil or equivalent streams - SSC (Tech)-67 Women (Computer Science): 4 vacancies
Qualification: Engineering Degree in Computer Science/IT or equivalent streams - SSC (Tech)-67 Women (Electrical): 3 vacancies
Qualification: Engineering Degree in Electrical or equivalent streams - SSC (Tech)-67 Women (Electronics): 6 vacancies
Qualification: Engineering Degree in Electronics/Telecom or equivalent streams - SSC (Tech)-67 Women (Mechanical): 9 vacancies
Qualification: Engineering Degree in Mechanical or equivalent streams - SSCW Tech (Widows of Defence Personnel): 1 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in any engineering stream - SSCW Non-Tech (Widows of Defence Personnel): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Graduation in any stream
Qualification Requirements
Engineering Degree in respective streams such as Civil, Computer Science/IT, Electrical, Electronics/Telecom, Mechanical, Plastic/Food/Agri/Metallurgy etc. For widows of defence personnel, B.E./B.Tech in any engineering stream or Graduation in any stream.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
Selection Process
- Shortlisting of Applications: Applications are shortlisted based on marks obtained in engineering or required graduation degree up to final year. Selection centres are allotted.
- SSB Interview Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating tests and Picture Perception & Description Test conducted on Day 1.
- SSB Interview Stage II: Psychological Tests, Group Testing Officer Tasks, and Personal Interview conducted from Day 2 to Day 5. Only candidates passing Stage I proceed.
- Medical Examination: Recommended candidates undergo medical examination by Board of Service Medical Officers. Only medically fit candidates considered.
- Merit List Preparation: Merit list prepared stream-wise based on SSB marks, medical fitness, and vacancies. Joining letters issued accordingly.
How to Apply
- Visit joinindianarmy.nic.in and click Officer Entry Apply/Login.
- Register using Aadhaar or Matriculation details or login if already registered.
- Select Technical Graduate Course from eligibility list.
- Fill multi-part online form with personal, communication, and education details.
- Enter engineering marks and previous SSB interview history if any.
- Save and continue after each page.
- Review summary and submit final application.
- Print two copies of application form with roll number after deadline.
- Do not send hard copies to Indian Army at this stage.
- Keep one copy with self-attested photo and signature for records and interview.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Last Date to Apply Women: 04-02-2026
- Last Date to Apply Men: 05-02-2026
- Publication of Shortlisting Cut-off Marks: 01-03-2026
- SSB Centre Selection Option: 15-03-2026
- Tentative Period of SSB Interview: 01-04-2026
- Course Commencement Date: 01-10-2026
- Deadline to Submit Final Marksheet: 01-10-2026
