Indian Army invites applications for Short Service Commission (Technical) – 67th Course (Men) for approximately 350 posts in various engineering streams including Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, and others. Unmarried male candidates aged 20-27 years (born between 01 Oct 1999 and 30 Sep 2006) with B.E./B.Tech in notified disciplines (final-year students eligible) can apply. Selected candidates undergo 49 weeks of training at OTA Gaya starting October 2026, with stipend of ₹56,100 per month during training and pay scale of Lieutenant ₹56,100-₹1,77,500 plus allowances upon commissioning. No written exam; selection via shortlisting, SSB interviews, and medical tests. No guarantee of permanent employment beyond SSC tenure (initial 10 years, extendable).

Indian Army SSC Technical Recruitment 2026 Overview

Indian Army SSC Technical – 67th Course Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Note: The vacancies mentioned are tentative and may be changed or re-appropriated by the Army depending on organizational requirements during any stage of the selection process.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Essential Qualification: B.E./B.Tech degree in the notified Engineering streams from recognized Universities/Institutions by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of parliament or declared to be deemed as Universities/Autonomous Universities under UGC Act 1956, IIT Act 1961, AICTE Act 1987, NITSER Act 2007 and IIIT Act 2024.
• For Final Year Students: Candidates studying in the final year of Engineering degree course are eligible to apply. They must submit proof of passing Engineering Degree Examination alongwith marksheets of all semesters/years by 01 October 2026 and produce the Engineering Degree Certificate within 12 weeks from the date of commencement of training at PCTA.
• Important Note: Candidates with graduation from foreign countries are not permitted to apply for this course.
• Stream Requirement: Only the Engineering streams and their acceptable equivalent streams as strictly notified in the official notification will be accepted. Any variation between the nomenclature of Engineering stream on degree parchment/marksheet and online application will result in cancellation of candidature.

Nationality

• A citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal, or
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (certificate of eligibility required)

Marital Status

• Only unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply
• Candidates will neither be allowed to marry during the period of training nor be allowed to live with Parents/Guardians
• A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of application, though successful at SSB interview and medical examination, will not be inducted for training

Physical Standards

• 2.4 Km Run: 10 Minutes 30 Seconds
• Push-Up: 40
• Pull-Up: 06
• Sit-Up: 30
• Squats: Two sets of 30 repetitions
• Lunges: Two sets of 10 repetitions
• Swimming: Should know fundamentals of swimming

Salary/Stipend

During Training Period

• Stipend: ₹56,100 per month (Starting pay in Level-10 of Pay Matrix)
• Pay and allowances will be paid after successful completion of training

After Commissioning – Pay Structure

• Lieutenant (Level-10): ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
• Captain (Level-10B): ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900
• Major (Level-11): ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200
• Lieutenant Colonel (Level-12A): ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400
• Colonel (Level-13): ₹1,30,600 – ₹2,15,900
• Brigadier (Level-13A): ₹1,39,600 – ₹2,17,600
• Major General (Level-14): ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200
• Lieutenant General HAG Scale (Level-15): ₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100
• Lieutenant General HAG+ Scale (Level-16): ₹2,05,400 – ₹2,24,400
• VCOAS/Army Commander/Lieutenant General (NFSG) (Level-17): ₹2,25,000 (Fixed)
• COAS (Level-18): ₹2,50,000 (Fixed)

Other Allowances

• Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 per month (Fixed) – for officers from Lieutenant to Brigadier rank
• Dearness Allowance: Admissible at the same rates and under same conditions as applicable to civilian personnel from time to time
• Para Reserve Allowance: ₹2,625 per month
• Technical Allowance (Tier-I): ₹3,000 per month
• Technical Allowance (Tier-II): ₹4,500 per month
• Transport Allowance (TPTA): ₹7,200 + DA (Higher TPTA Cities) / ₹3,600 + DA (Other Places)
• Dress Allowance: ₹20,000 per year
• Children Education Allowance: ₹2,250 per month per child for two eldest surviving children (Nursery to 12th class)
• Hostel Subsidy: ₹6,750 per month per child for two eldest surviving children (Nursery to 12th class)
• Ration in Kind: Provided in peace and field areas
• Field Area Allowances: Risk and Hardship allowances depending upon rank and area of posting (maximum up to ₹42,500)

Additional Benefits

• CTC (Cost to Company): Approximately ₹17-18 lakh per annum (excluding free medical cover and travel to hometown once a year)
• Army Group Insurance Fund (AGIF): Insurance coverage of ₹1.25 Crore
• Academic Degree: Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management and Strategic Studies upon successful completion of training

Age Limit (as on 01 October 2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 27 years
• Date of Birth: Candidates must be born between 01 October 1999 and 30 September 2006 (both dates inclusive)
• Age Proof: The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate or equivalent examination certificate on the date of submission of application will only be accepted. No other document relating to age will be accepted and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted.

Application Fee

• No application fee mentioned in the official notification
• Candidates need to apply online through the official website only

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Step 1 – Online Application: Candidates must apply online through www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
• Step 2 – Shortlisting: Applications will be shortlisted based on cumulative percentage of marks obtained by candidates upto final semester/year. Cut-off will be applied for each Engineering stream based on vacancy to call up ratio.
• Step 3 – Allotment of Selection Centre: After shortlisting, centre allotment will be intimated via email. Candidates will select their SSB dates on first come first serve basis.
• Step 4 – SSB Interview: Two-stage selection procedure conducted at one of the Selection Centres – Prayagraj (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka) and Jalandhar Cantt (Punjab). Duration is maximum five days.
• Step 5 – Medical Examination: Candidates who get recommended after Stage-2 of SSB will undergo medical examination. Validity of SSB medical examination is 270 days.
• Step 6 – Merit List: Merit list will be prepared engineering stream/subject wise based on SSB interview marks.
• Step 7 – Joining Letter: Candidates in merit list who come within stipulated stream-wise vacancies and are medically fit will be issued joining letters for pre-commissioning training at PCTA, subject to meeting all eligibility criteria.

Note: Mere qualifying at SSB interview does not confirm final selection. Selection is based on merit, medical fitness and availability of vacancies.

General Information/Instructions

• Type of Commission: Short Service Commission (SSC)
• Training Duration: 49 weeks at Officers Training Academy, Gaya, Bihar
• Rank After Training: Lieutenant
• Commission Grant: Selected candidates will be granted Short Service Commission on probation in the rank of Lieutenant from the date of commencement of the course
• Ante Date Seniority: One year ante date seniority from the date of commission will be granted to Engineering Graduates
• Tenure of Engagement: Officers shall be liable to serve for ten years
• Option for Release:
  • First option – After 5 years of service (with Army HQ approval)
  • Second option – After 10 years of service
  • Third option – After 14 years of service
• Option for Permanent Commission: Officers desirous of seeking Permanent Commission may be considered in the 10th year of service based on eligibility and suitability
• Service Extension: Ten year service tenure may be extendable by further four years subject to eligibility
• Arms/Services Allocation: Primary Arms/Services are Corps of Engineers, Corps of Signals and Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers. Candidates may get commissioned in other Arms/Services as well based on organizational requirements
• Training Cost: Entire cost of training at PCTA is at Government expense
• Cost Recovery: Candidates withdrawn from training academy for personal reasons will be liable to refund cost of training at ₹16,260 per week (as on 2023) or as notified from time to time
• Promotion Criteria: Promotion to Captain after 2 years, Major after 6 years, Lieutenant Colonel after 13 years of reckonable commissioned service
• Liability of Service: Officers may be granted commission in any Arm/Service and will be liable for service in any part of the world
• Marriage Restriction: Candidates must not marry until they complete full training at Officers Training Academy. Marriage during training will result in discharge and recovery of expenditure

How to Apply

• Step 1: Visit the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
• Step 2: Click on ‘Officer Entry Apply/Login’ and then click ‘Registration’ (if not already registered)
• Step 3: Fill the online registration form carefully after reading instructions
• Step 4: After registration, click on ‘Apply Online’ under Dashboard
• Step 5: A page ‘Officers Selection – Eligibility’ will open. Click ‘Apply’ shown against Technical Graduate Course
• Step 6: Fill Application Form with details under various segments – Personal information, Communication details, Education details and details of previous SSB
• Step 7: Click ‘Save & Continue’ each time before moving to next segment
• Step 8: After filling all details, review on ‘Summary of your information’ page
• Step 9: After ascertaining correctness of all details, click on ‘Submit’
• Step 10: Take out two copies of application having Roll Number, 30 minutes after final closure of online application

Documents Required for SSB Interview

• One copy of printout of application duly signed and affixed with self-attested photograph
• Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate or equivalent certificate and Marksheet issued by concerned Board of Education
• 12th class marksheet and certificate or equivalent certificate/Diploma marksheet and certificate (for Diploma holders)
• Engineering Degree/Provisional Degree issued by recognized university (Provisional Degree should not be more than six months old at time of joining Academy)
• Marksheets of all semesters/years
• Certificate issued by Controller of Examination/Registrar regarding formula for conversion of CGPA/Grades into marks
• Certificate regarding cumulative percentage of marks upto 6th semester/3rd year (for final year appearing candidates)
• Certificate from Principal/Head of Institution stating candidate is studying in final year and result will be declared by 01 October 2026 (for final year students)
• Declaration by final year candidate about submission of degree proof by 01 October 2026
• Documents related to civil verification
• All original certificates must be carried for verification (DIGILOCKER certificates not accepted)

Important Notes

• Applications will only be accepted online – no offline applications
• Candidates must submit only one online application. Multiple applications will result in cancellation of candidature
• No changes to details submitted in online application can be made after closure of application
• CGPA/Grades must be converted into marks as per formulae adopted by concerned University
• Candidate’s name/Parent’s name/Date of Birth in profile and online application must match Matriculation Certificate exactly
• Aadhaar number and Matriculation Certificate are mandatory for registration on website
• Candidates serving in Armed Forces must inform their Commanding Officer and get application countersigned
• No hard copy needs to be sent to Directorate General of Recruiting

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Indian Army SSC Technical 67th Men Recruitment 2026  – FAQs

Q1. What is the starting date to apply online for Indian Army SSC Technical 67th Men 2026?

Starting Date to apply online is 07-01-2026.

Q2. What is the last online apply date for Indian Army SSC Technical 67th Men 2026?

Last online apply date is 05-02-2026.

Q3. What is the Eligibility to apply for Indian Army SSC Technical 67th Men 2026?

B.Tech/B.E

Q4. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for Indian Army SSC Technical 67th Men 2026?

27 Years

Q5. What are the physical standards required?

Candidates must achieve minimum standards before joining academy – 2.4 km run in 10 minutes 30 seconds, 40 push-ups, 6 pull-ups, 30 sit-ups, two sets of 30 squats, two sets of 10 lunges, and basic swimming knowledge.