Indian Army SSC Tech-68 Recruitment 2026: Men & Women, 380 Posts

📅 Posted: 04/07/2026 📝 Updated: 10/07/2026

Total Vacancy380

SalaryLevel-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) [Approx CTC ₹17-18 Lakh/Year on Commissioning]

LocationAll India

Last Date07/08/2026

Short Information: The Indian Army has opened online applications for Officer entry through the 68th Short Service Commission (Technical) Course, commencing in April 2027, with separate notifications and application windows for men and women engineering graduates. Together, both courses offer 380 vacancies across Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and other notified engineering streams. The men's course, SSC (Tech)-68, carries 350 vacancies with online applications open from 09 July 2026 to 07 August 2026, while the women's course, SSCW (Tech)-68, carries 30 vacancies with applications open from 08 July 2026 to 06 August 2026. There is no written examination for either course — selection runs entirely through Service Selection Board (SSB) interviews followed by a medical examination. Candidates must be unmarried, aged 20 to 27 years as on 01 April 2027, and hold (or be completing) a BE/B.Tech degree in a notified engineering stream. Selected candidates train for 49 weeks at the Officers Training Academy, Gaya, Bihar, drawing a stipend of ₹56,100 per month, and are commissioned as Lieutenant with a starting package of approximately ₹17-18 Lakh per annum. This page brings together both notifications in one place — use the links below to check the full stream-wise vacancy break-up and apply for the course applicable to you.

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Indian Army SSC Tech-68 Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	04/07/2026
Application Begin - SSCW Tech-68 (Women)	08/07/2026
Last Date to Apply - SSCW Tech-68 (Women)	06/08/2026
Application Begin - SSC Tech-68 (Men)	09/07/2026
Last Date to Apply - SSC Tech-68 (Men)	07/08/2026
Course Commencement	April 2027

Indian Army SSC Tech-68 Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

All Candidates

₹0

Payment: N/A (No application fee prescribed)

Indian Army SSC Tech-68 Recruitment 2026: Men & Women, 380 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 20-27 Years (as on 01/04/2027)

(Widows of Indian Armed Forces Defence Personnel who died in harness (Women course only): Maximum age 35 Years)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Indian Army SSC Tech-68 Men Recruitment 2027	350	Unmarried Male, BE/B.Tech in notified Engineering stream, 20-27 Years as on 01/04/2027.
Indian Army SSCW Tech-68 Women Recruitment 2026	30	Unmarried Female (or Widow of Defence Personnel), BE/B.Tech in notified Engineering stream, 20-27 Years (35 Years for Widows) as on 01/04/2027.
Total Vacancy	380
Note: Click the individual post name to view full stream-wise vacancy break-up, eligibility, salary and how to apply for that specific course.

Recruitment Table: Master Post — Individual Course Links (SSC Tech-68)

Course	Vacancy	Application Window	Details
SSC (Tech)-68 — Men	350	09/07/2026 to 07/08/2026	View Details →
SSCW (Tech)-68 — Women	30	08/07/2026 to 06/08/2026	View Details →
Note:Click 'View Details' to open the full individual notification page for Men's or Women's course.

Indian Army SSC Tech-68 Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal, or person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or specified East African countries/Vietnam with intention of settling permanently in India.
Men: Must be unmarried. Women: Must be unmarried, except Widows of Defence Personnel who died in harness.
Age must be 20-27 years as on 01 April 2027 (born between 01 April 2000 and 31 March 2007); Widows of Defence Personnel eligible up to 35 years.
Candidate must hold (or be in the final year of) a BE/B.Tech degree in one of the notified Engineering streams under Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Misc. Engineering categories.
Only one entry/discipline can be applied for per candidate; change of entry or stream will not be entertained at any stage.
Candidate must meet the minimum physical standards required for Officer Cadets (details vary for Men and Women - see individual posts).

Indian Army SSC Tech-68 Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
SSC (Tech)-68 Officer - Lieutenant	Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) + MSP ₹15,500/month fixed

Indian Army SSC Tech-68 Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

Online Application
Shortlisting based on stream-wise cumulative percentage cut-off
Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview - Stage 1 (Screening)
Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview - Stage 2 (Psychology, GTO, Interview)
Medical Examination
Stream-wise Merit List Preparation
Joining Letter for Pre-Commission Training at OTA Gaya

Indian Army SSC Tech-68 Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Selection Overview

Mode: Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview, not a written examination.
No negative marking mentioned in official notification - selection is through SSB Interview.
Duration: SSB Interview is conducted over a maximum of five days.
SSB Centres: Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Jalandhar.

Recruitment Table: Rank Wise Pay Matrix

Rank	Pay Level	Pay Scale (₹)
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

Indian Army SSC Tech-68 Recruitment 2026How to Apply

Visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in and click on 'Officer Entry Application/Login'.
Register/Login and select the course applicable to you - SSC (Tech)-68 for Men or SSCW (Tech)-68 for Women.
Fill in Personal Information, Communication Details, Education Details, and Previous SSB Details.
Review the 'Summary of your information' page carefully, then click 'Submit'.
Take two printouts of the application with Roll Number, 30 minutes after final closure of the online application.
For complete course-specific instructions, refer to the individual post links in the table above.

Recruitment Note: About Indian Army

The Indian Army is the land-based branch of the Indian Armed Forces and one of the largest standing armies in the world, operating under the Ministry of Defence. Officers are inducted through multiple entry schemes, including the Short Service Commission (Technical), which specifically targets Engineering graduates for technical arms and services. Recruiting is centrally coordinated by the Directorate General of Recruiting under the Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Army). The Short Service Commission route offers a structured career path with the option to move to a Permanent Commission after ten years of service, making it a widely sought-after entry for engineering graduates seeking a career combining technical work with military service.

Recruitment Note: Why This Is a Master Post

This page serves as a combined overview of the 68th Short Service Commission (Technical) Course, covering both the Men's course (SSC Tech-68) and the Women's course (SSCW Tech-68), which were released as separate official notifications with different vacancy counts, streams, and application windows. Use the summary table above to identify which course applies to you, then click through to the individual post for complete stream-wise vacancy details, eligibility conditions, document checklist, and the direct application link for that specific course.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary

Officers commissioned under either course receive Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 per month, Dress Allowance of ₹20,000 per year, Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance, Hostel Subsidy, and free medical cover for self and dependents. Cadets are insured for ₹1.25 crore under the Army Group Insurance Fund during training itself. Officers also receive ration in kind in peace and field areas, and an annual travel concession to their home town, along with a Post Graduate Diploma in Military Studies & Defence Management awarded on successful completion of training at OTA Gaya.

Indian Army SSC Tech-68 Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online - SSC Tech-68 (Men) Application Window: 09/07/2026 to 07/08/2026	Click Here ↗
Apply Online - SSCW Tech-68 (Women) Application Window: 08/07/2026 to 06/08/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification - SSC Tech-68 (Men) 68th SSC (Tech) Men (Apr 2027) Notification	Click Here ↗
Download Notification - SSCW Tech-68 (Women) 68th SSCW (Tech) Women Course (Apr 2027) / SSCW (Non-Tech)(Non-UPSC)-125	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	Indian Army
Post Name	SSC (Tech)-68 Officer (Men & Women)
Total Vacancy	380
Salary	Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) [Approx CTC ₹17-18 Lakh/Year on Commissioning]
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	07/08/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

Since this is a combined listing for both men and women courses, the single biggest mistake candidates make is applying for the wrong notification link or missing the fact that men and women have different closing dates — the women's window (SSCW Tech-68) closes a day earlier than the men's window. Also remember that stream mismatch between your degree certificate and your online application is the top reason for cancellation in both courses, so cross-check your exact stream name against the notified list before submitting. Keep your engineering marksheets, provisional/degree certificate, and Class 10 certificate (sole accepted proof of DOB and parents' names) ready in scanned format for a smooth application.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for an SSC (Tech)-68 Officer? ▼

Ans: The post falls under Pay Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) plus Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 per month. After adding Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance and other admissible allowances, the total package on commissioning works out to approximately ₹17 to 18 lakh per annum (CTC), excluding free medical cover and annual home-town travel. This applies to both the Men's and Women's courses.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online? ▼

Ans: The Women's course (SSCW Tech-68) window closes on 06 August 2026, while the Men's course (SSC Tech-68) window closes on 07 August 2026, both at 1500 hrs. Check the individual post pages linked above for exact application steps for each course.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the exam? ▼

Ans: There is no written examination for either course. Selection is conducted entirely through the Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview process, covering screening tests, psychological tests, group tasks, and a personal interview, so the concept of negative marking does not apply here.

Q.4 What is the age limit for SSC Tech-68 and SSCW Tech-68? ▼

Ans: Candidates must be between 20 and 27 years of age as on 01 April 2027 for both courses. Widows of Indian Armed Forces Defence Personnel who died in harness, applying under the Women's course, are eligible up to a maximum age of 35 years.

Q.5 How to download the Indian Army SSC Tech-68 Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: Separate notification PDFs are available for the Men's and Women's courses - both links are provided above. Candidates should read the notification applicable to them thoroughly, including the eligible streams list and eligibility conditions, before filling the online application.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for SSC Tech-68? ▼

Ans: Candidates must hold a BE/B.Tech degree, or be in the final year of one, in a notified Engineering stream under Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Miscellaneous Engineering categories. Degrees from foreign universities are not accepted for either course.

Q.7 What is the selection process for SSC Tech-68? ▼

Ans: The process follows Application, Shortlisting based on stream-wise cut-off percentage, a two-stage SSB Interview (Screening followed by Psychology, GTO and Interview), Medical Examination, and finally a stream-wise Merit List, after which Joining Letters are issued for training at OTA Gaya. This process is common to both the Men's and Women's courses.

Q.8 How many total vacancies are there across both SSC Tech-68 and SSCW Tech-68? ▼

Ans: There are 380 vacancies in total - 350 for the Men's course (SSC Tech-68) across Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and Misc. Engineering streams, and 30 for the Women's course (SSCW Tech-68) across Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics and Mechanical streams, including 1 seat reserved for Widows of Defence Personnel.