Indian Army SSC Technical-68 Course 2026: Apply for 350 Officer Posts

The Indian Army has released a notification for the 68th Short Service Commission (Technical) Course for Men, commencing in April 2027, inviting online applications from eligible unmarried male engineering graduates and final-year engineering students for 350 vacancies across various engineering streams.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 9 July 2026 to 7 August 2026. This article covers the complete eligibility criteria, stream-wise vacancy breakdown, selection process, training details, and application procedure for Indian Army SSC Technical-68 Course 2026.

Indian Army SSC Technical-68 Course: Highlights

Stream-Wise Vacancy Details

Note: Candidates should only apply under the engineering stream that is strictly notified in the official table and matches their degree certificate/marksheet. A candidate holding a degree in a stream not listed is not eligible. The vacancies mentioned are tentative and may change based on organisational requirements. A candidate may apply for only one entry/discipline; change of entry or qualification choice is not permitted at any stage.

Who Can Apply

Nationality

Candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or specified East African countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (subject to a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India, except for Gorkha subjects of Nepal).

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Marital Status

Only unmarried male candidates are eligible.

Age Limit

20 to 27 years as on 1 April 2027 (candidates born between 1 April 2000 and 31 March 2007, both dates inclusive, are eligible).

Educational Qualification

• Candidates who have obtained an Engineering degree, or who are in the final year of an Engineering degree course, in one of the notified streams (as per the vacancy table above) are eligible to apply.
• The Engineering degree must be from a University/Institution recognized by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India, or established by an Act of Parliament, or a Deemed University under the UGC Act 1956, IIT Act 1961, AICTE Act 1987, NITSER Act 2007, or IIIT Act 2024. Foreign engineering degrees are not accepted.
• Final-year students must have completed their Engineering degree examination by 1 April 2027, and must submit their degree certificate and all semester/year marksheets within 12 weeks of commencement of training at the Pre-Commissioning Training Academy (PCTA), failing which they will be liable for recovery of training costs plus stipend/pay/allowances already paid.

Minimum Cut-off Percentage for Final-Year Candidates

Final-year students may be provisionally allowed to appear in the SSB, subject to: (a) their cumulative percentage up to the 6th semester/3rd year of Engineering (or 8th semester/4th year of B.Arch, or 2nd semester/1st year of M.Sc. in a notified stream) not being below the approved cutoff percentage for their stream; and (b) after final results are declared, their cumulative percentage up to the final semester/year also being not less than the approved cutoff, failing which candidature will be cancelled.

Minimum Physical Standards (Before Joining Training Academy)

Selection Procedure

Selection follows the sequence: Application → Shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical Examination → Merit List → Joining Letter.

• Shortlisting: Applications are shortlisted stream-wise based on the vacancy-to-call-up ratio, applying a cutoff on cumulative percentage of marks (as detailed above).
• SSB Interview: A 5-day Services Selection Board interview, tentatively conducted between October-December 2026 (dates and centres to remain flexible for two weeks in September 2026).
• Medical Standards/Examination: As specified on the official website.
• Merit List: Prepared stream/subject-wise based on SSB interview marks; in case of a tie, the older candidate is ranked higher, and if age is also equal, the candidate with a higher percentage of marks in the qualifying degree is ranked higher.

Candidates within the stipulated stream-wise vacancies who are found medically fit will be issued joining letters for pre-commissioning training at PCTA, subject to meeting all eligibility criteria.

Training and Pay Details

• Training Academy: Officers Training Academy (Pre-Commissioning Training Academy), Gaya, Bihar.
• Training Duration: 49 weeks, from April 2027 to March 2028.
• Stipend During Training: Rs. 56,100 per month.
• Rank After Training: Lieutenant.
• Pay on Commissioning: CTC approximately Rs. 17-18 lakh per year (inclusive of free medical cover and one home town visit per year, excluded from CTC calculation).
• Type of Commission: Short Service Commission (SSC).
• Minimum Employment Period: 10 years.
• Maximum Employment Period: 14 years.
• Release Options: First release after 5 years, second after 10 years, and third after 14 years.
• Permanent Commission Option: Available after 10 years, subject to vacancies and suitability.

Other Benefits

• Army Group Insurance Fund (AGIF): Cadets are insured for Rs. 1.25 Crore, with a monthly subscription of Rs. 12,500. Disability compensation up to Rs. 25 lakh for 100% disability (proportionately reduced for lower percentages); Ex-Gratia Grant of Rs. 50,000 for less than 20% disability.
• Children Education Allowance: Rs. 2,250 per month per child (for two eldest surviving children), Nursery to 12th class.
• Hostel Subsidy: Rs. 6,750 per month per child (for two eldest surviving children).
• Travelling Allowance: AC-3 Tier railway/bus fare (including reservation/sleeper charges) for first-time SSB appearance for a particular type of commission.

Important Documents to Carry for SSB Interview

• Signed printout of the online application with self-attested photograph
• Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate and Marksheet (sole proof of date of birth and parents’ names)
• 12th class marksheet and certificate, or Diploma marksheet/certificate (for Diploma holders)
• Engineering Degree/Provisional Degree (not more than 6 months old at joining)
• Marksheets of all semesters/years
• CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate from the University Controller of Examination/Registrar
• Cumulative percentage certificate up to 6th semester/3rd year (for final-year candidates)
• Certificate from Principal/Head of Institution confirming final-year study status and expected result declaration date
• Documents related to civil verification

Note: DIGILOCKER certificates are not accepted in lieu of original certificates; all original certificates must be produced for verification at the Selection Centre.

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website, joinindianarmy.nic.in, and click ‘Officer Entry Application/Login’, then ‘Registration’ (skip if already registered).
2. After registration, click ‘Apply Online’ under Dashboard, then ‘Apply’ against Short Service Commission Technical Course.
3. Fill in Personal Information, Communication Details, Education Details, and previous SSB details (if any), clicking ‘Save & Continue’ for each segment.
4. Review the Summary of Information carefully, then click ‘Submit’.
5. Aadhaar number and matriculation certificate details are mandatory for registration.
6. Take two printouts of the application with Roll Number, at least 30 minutes after final closure of the online application on the last day.

Important: No changes to submitted details are possible after closure of the application. Only one application per candidate is allowed; multiple applications will result in cancellation.

Why You Should Apply for This Course

The SSC Technical entry offers engineering graduates a direct commission as an Officer in the Indian Army, with a starting CTC of approximately Rs. 17-18 lakh per year, comprehensive insurance and family welfare benefits, and the option of Permanent Commission after 10 years — making it one of the most prestigious and financially rewarding entry routes for engineers into government service.

Important Links

• Apply Online / Official Website
• Download Official Notification PDF
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many total vacancies are there in Indian Army SSC Technical-68 Course?

350 vacancies across 6 engineering stream groups: Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, and Miscellaneous Engineering streams.

What is the last date to apply for SSC Technical-68?

The last date for online application is 7 August 2026.

What is the age limit for SSC Technical-68?

20 to 27 years as on 1 April 2027 (born between 1 April 2000 and 31 March 2007, both dates inclusive).

Can final-year engineering students apply?

Yes, final-year students may apply and be provisionally allowed to appear in the SSB, subject to meeting cumulative percentage cutoffs and submitting the final degree certificate and marksheets by 1 April 2027.

What is the training duration and stipend for SSC Technical-68?

49 weeks of training at the Officers Training Academy, Gaya, Bihar (April 2027 to March 2028), with a stipend of Rs. 56,100 per month during training.

What is the type of commission and service tenure?

Short Service Commission, with a minimum employment period of 10 years and maximum of 14 years, with release options after 5, 10, or 14 years, and a Permanent Commission option after 10 years.

Is there any application fee for SSC Technical-68?

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Where can I download the official notification?

The official notification PDF is linked in the Important Links section above.