Indian Army SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 [379 Posts]

Updated on: February 4, 2026

Indian Army SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 [379 Posts]

The Indian Army has released the official notification for the 67th Short Service Commission (Technical) Course (October 2026). Unmarried male and female engineering graduates are invited to apply online for 379 SSC Officer posts. Selected candidates will be commissioned as Lieutenants in the Indian Army.

Indian Army SSC Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Indian Army
Course Name	67th SSC (Technical) Course
Post Name	SSC Officer (Men & Women)
Total Vacancies	379 Posts
Job Type	Central Government Job
Educational Qualification	BE / B.Tech
Apply Mode	Online
Training Commencement	October 2026

About Indian Army SSC (Technical) Recruitment 2026

The Short Service Commission (Technical) entry allows engineering graduates to serve as commissioned officers in the Indian Army. The course is conducted at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, and leads to the rank of Lieutenant after successful completion of training.

Vacancy Details

Category	No. of Posts
SSC (Tech)–67 Men	350
SSC (Tech)–67 Women	29
Total	379

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a BE/B.Tech degree in notified engineering streams such as:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Science / IT
- Electronics & Communication
- Electrical Engineering
- Other notified streams
Degree must be from an AICTE / UGC-recognized Indian institution
Final-year students may apply, provided their final semester results are declared on or before 01 October 2026

Age Limit (as on 01 October 2026)

Category	Age Limit
SSC (Tech) Men & Women	20 to 27 years
Date of Birth	Between 01 Oct 1999 and 30 Sept 2006
Widows of Defence Personnel	Up to 35 years

Nationality & Marital Status

Nationality:
- Indian citizens
- Citizens of Nepal
- Candidates from specified East African countries (with eligibility certificate)
Marital Status: Unmarried

Pay Scale & Benefits

Stipend during training: ₹56,100 per month
Rank on commissioning: Lieutenant
Annual CTC: Approx. ₹17–18 lakh (including allowances)
Additional benefits:
- Military Service Pay
- HRA / Field Area Allowance
- Medical facilities
- Leave Travel Concessions
- Pension benefits (as per rules)

Selection Process

The selection of candidates will be done through the following stages:

Online Application
Shortlisting based on Academic Marks
- Cut-off percentage published in March 2026
SSB Interview (5 Days – April to June 2026)
Medical Examination
Final Merit List & Joining Letter

Physical Standards (Indicative)

For Men

2.4 km run – 10 min 30 sec
Push-ups – 40
Pull-ups – 6

For Women

2.4 km run – 13 min
Push-ups – 15
Pull-ups – 2

✔ Basic swimming knowledge is mandatory for all candidates.

How to Apply for Indian Army SSC Officer Recruitment 2026

Interested and eligible candidates may apply online by following the steps below:

Visit the official Join Indian Army Recruitment Portal
Click on Officer Entry – SSC (Technical) Course
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
Fill in personal, educational, and communication details
Upload required documents
Submit the application before the last date
Take a printout of the application for future reference

Important Dates (Tentative)

Event	Date
Online Application Start	February 2026
Last Date to Apply	March 2026
Cut-off Publication	March 2026
SSB Interview	April – June 2026
Course Commencement	October 2026