Join Indian Army (Bhartiya Sena) has released the short notification for the recruitment of Short Service Commission (SSC) Technical 68th Men Course commencing in April 2027. This entry offers a total of 350 vacancies for engineering graduates across various disciplines. The online application window opens on 09 July 2026 and closes on 07 August 2026. Candidates who are unmarried male engineering graduates or widows of Indian Armed Forces Defence Personnel are eligible to apply.
Eligible candidates will undergo a selection process based on academic merit cut-off followed by a five-day SSB interview, medical examination, and final merit listing. Successful candidates will be commissioned as Lieutenants with training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) Chennai. Read the article below for detailed information on stream-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, and step-by-step application procedures.
Indian Army SSC Tech 68th Men Entry 2026: Major Highlights
A quick summary of the key parameters for the Indian Army SSC Technical 68th Men entry is given in the table below. Unmarried engineering graduates must register before the application deadline.
| Parameter / मापदंड | Information / विवरण |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation / भर्ती संगठन | Join Indian Army (Bhartiya Sena) |
| Course / कोर्स | 68th Short Service Commission (Tech) Men Course (April 2027) |
| Total Vacancies / कुल रिक्तियां | 350 Posts (Tentative) |
| Application Start Date / आवेदन प्रारंभ तिथि | 09 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date / आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि | 07 August 2026 (till 15:00 Hours) |
| Official Recruitment Portal / आधिकारिक वेबसाइट | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Application Fees & Important Dates
There is no application fee for applying to the Indian Army SSC Technical entry. Candidates can submit their applications online and check key dates below.
| Category / श्रेणी | Application Fee / आवेदन शुल्क |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (सामान्य / ओबीसी / ईडब्ल्यूएस) | ₹ 0/- (Nil) |
| SC / ST (अनुसूचित जाति / अनुसूचित जनजाति) | ₹ 0/- (Nil) |
| All Category Female / सभी महिला वर्ग | ₹ 0/- (Nil) |
Age Limit & Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following age requirements as on 01 April 2027 to be eligible for selection.
| Age Parameter / आयु सीमा मापदंड | Age Limit (As on 01/04/2027) / आयु सीमा (01/04/2027 तक) |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age / न्यूनतम आयु | 20 Years / 20 वर्ष |
| Maximum Age / अधिकतम आयु | 27 Years / 27 वर्ष |
| Candidates Born Between / जन्म तिथि सीमा | 01 April 2000 to 31 March 2007 / 01 अप्रैल 2000 से 31 मार्च 2007 |
| Maximum Age for Widows / विधवाओं के लिए अधिकतम आयु | 35 Years / 35 वर्ष |
Engineering Stream-Wise Vacancy Details
The recruitment includes 350 tentative vacancies distributed across various engineering streams. Check the distribution in the table below.
| Engineering Stream / इंजीनियरिंग स्ट्रीम | Bilingual Stream Name / स्ट्रीम नाम (हिंदी) | Vacancy / रिक्त पद |
|---|---|---|
| Civil | सिविल | 75 |
| Computer Science | कंप्यूटर साइंस | 60 |
| Electrical | इलेक्ट्रिकल | 33 |
| Electronics | इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स | 64 |
| Mechanical | मैकेनिकल | 101 |
| Misc. Engg Streams | विविध इंजीनियरिंग स्ट्रीम | 17 |
| Total Vacancies | कुल रिक्तियां | 350 Posts |
Required Educational Qualification
For SSC Technical Men, the minimum educational requirements are as follows:
- Engineering Degree: Candidates must have passed the requisite Engineering Degree course or be in the final year of the Engineering Degree course from a recognized university or institute.
- Final Year Candidates: Candidates studying in the final year of the engineering degree course can also apply, provided they submit proof of passing the degree examination along with marksheets of all semesters/years to the OTA Chennai training branch by 01 April 2027.
- Widows of Defence Personnel: Widows of Defence Personnel who died in harness (including those with children) can apply under non-technical entries (holding any graduate degree) or technical entries (holding B.E./B.Tech degree).
Indian Army SSC Tech Selection Process
The selection methodology for candidates applying to the 68th SSC Technical Men entry involves:
- Shortlisting of Applications: Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army) reserves the right to shortlist applications based on the cutoff percentage of marks obtained in engineering semesters up to the pre-final year.
- SSB Interview: Shortlisted candidates are allotted a selection center (Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar) where they undergo a two-stage 5-day SSB interview process comprising psychological tests, group tasks, and personal interview.
- Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by the SSB board undergo a medical evaluation. Only medically fit candidates are considered for commissioning.
- Final Merit List: Commissioning is offered strictly in order of merit based on SSB interview scores, subject to vacancy availability and medical fitness.
How to Apply Online for Indian Army SSC Technical 68th Men Course
Candidates can apply online by following the steps detailed below:
- Visit the official portal of Join Indian Army at joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Click on the “Officer Entry Apply/Login” link on the homepage.
- If you are a new user, register by entering your basic details. Registered candidates can log in directly using their username and password.
- Navigate to the candidate dashboard and select the “Apply Online” section.
- Under the “Officers Selection – Eligibility” table, locate the application link for “Short Service Commission Technical (SSC Tech) Men” and click apply.
- Fill in the fields with accurate information regarding contact details, education, and semester-wise marks.
- Upload your passport-sized photograph and signature in the required format.
- Verify all entries using the preview option before the final submission.
- Click on submit. Since there is no application fee, your form submission will be completed.
- Save and download a PDF copy of the application form for future reference. Printouts with roll numbers will be generated after the submission deadline.
Useful Important Links
| Link Description / विवरण | Link / लिंक |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (Starts 09 July 2026) | Click Here (Link Will Be Active On 09-07-2026) |
| Check Short Notice / Notification PDF | Click Here to Download |
| Join Indian Army Official Website | Click Here |
