The Indian Army invites applications from eligible unmarried male engineering graduates for the Short Service Commission (SSC) Technical entry. This course is scheduled to commence in October 2026 at the Pre-Commissioning Training Academy (PCTA).
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Indian Army
PermanentFeb. 5, 2026
Indian Army SSC(T)-67 Men Recruitment 2026 - 350 Engineering Graduate Vacancies
Required Qualification
Vacancies
350
Pay Scale
Level 10 (₹ 56,100 - 1,77,500) plus allowances (CTC approx 17-18 Lac per annum)
Age Limit
20-27 years as on 01 October 2026
Job Location
Important Dates
Published
Jan. 7, 2026
2
Starts
Jan. 7, 2026
3
Deadline
Feb. 5, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Job Analysis
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Best-Fit Profile
This role is ideally suited for ambitious, unmarried male engineering graduates (B.E./B.Tech) aged between 20 and 27 years as of October 1, 2026. Candidates must be physically fit and possess a strong desire to serve the nation as an officer in the Indian Army. Final year engineering students are also eligible, provided they can furnish proof of degree completion and all marksheets by the specified deadline of October 1, 2026. The ideal candidate will thrive in a disciplined environment, demonstrating leadership potential and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Important Considerations
Individuals who are married, do not meet the specified age criteria, or lack a qualifying Engineering Degree in the notified streams should not apply. Those in their final year of engineering whose results are expected after October 1, 2026, are not eligible. Candidates with any history of criminal proceedings, disciplinary issues from previous training academies, or who fail to meet the stringent medical and physical standards will have their candidature cancelled. Furthermore, applicants unwilling to commit to an initial 10-year Short Service Commission (with options for permanent commission or earlier release under specific conditions) will find this role unsuitable.
Career Impact
Joining the Indian Army as a Short Service Commissioned (Technical) Officer offers a prestigious career path with significant opportunities for leadership and national service. Officers undergo rigorous training at the Officers Training Academy, Gaya, culminating in a Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management. The career provides excellent pay, allowances, and a clear promotion structure up to the rank of Major General. While initially a Short Service Commission, there is a provision to apply for a Permanent Commission after 10 years of service, ensuring long-term career growth, stability, and a highly respected position within one of the world's most formidable defence forces.
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Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Eligibility Criteria for Engineering Graduates:
- Candidates must possess an Engineering Degree in one of the notified streams.
- Candidates in the final year of their Engineering degree course are eligible to apply. However, they must submit proof of passing the Engineering Degree Examination, along with marksheets of all semesters/years, by 01 October 2026.
- The Engineering Degree Certificate must be produced within 12 weeks from the date of commencement of training at the Pre-Commissioning Training Academy (PCTA).
- Final year candidates whose final year/semester exam is scheduled after 01 October 2026 are NOT eligible to apply.
- The cumulative percentage of marks up to the final semester/year of the degree course must not be less than the approved cut-off percentage for their respective streams.
| Core Engineering Stream | Equivalent Stream (AICTE Approved) | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Civil | Civil Engineering, Civil Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering and Planning, Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Civil Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Construction Technology, Construction Technology and Management, Architecture Engineering, Building Engineering and Construction Management, Building and Construction Technology, Building Construction Technology | 75 |
| Computer Science | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, 3-D Animation and Graphics, Advanced Computer Application, Computer and Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering and Application, Computer Networking, Computer Science and Technology, Computer Science and Information Technology, Computer Science and System Engineering, Computing in Computing, Computing in Multimedia, Computing in Software, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Mathematics and Computing, Computer Engineering (Software Engineering), Computer Science and Engineering (Networks), Nano Science and Technology, Nano Technology, Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security), Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence), Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), Computer Science & Engineering (Internet of things & Cyber Security Including Block Chain Technology), Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of things), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science, Artificial Intelligence(AI) and Machine Learning, Data Science and Engineering (Data Science), Information Technology, Information Science and Engineering, Software Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Information Engineering, Information Science and Technology, Information Technology and Engineering, Geo Informatics | 60 |
| Electrical | Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Electronics (Power System), Electrical and Mechanical Engineering | 33 |
| Electronics | Communication Engineering, Electronics Communication Engineering, Electronics Communication & Instrumentation Engineering, Applied Electronics & Communications, Electronics and Communication Engineering (Communication System Engineering), Electronics & Communication Engineering (industry Integrated), Electronics & Communication Engineering (Microwaves), Advanced Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics Communication & Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering (Technologynician Electronic Radio), Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Instrumentation & Electronics, Instrumentation Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, Robotics & Automation, Automation and Robotics, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Power Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics and Power Engineering, Digital Techniques for Design and Planning, Electronics Science and Engineering, Electronics and Control Systems, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Electronics Design Technology, Electronics System Engineering, Electronics Technology, Radio Physics and Electronics, Electronics and Biomedical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Telematics Engineering, Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Opto Electronics, Optics & Opto Electronics, Micro Electronics and Microwave Engineering, Fibre Optics, Satellite Communication | 64 |
| Mechanical | Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Advance Mechatronics and Industrial Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Automobile), Mechanical Engineering (Industry Integrated), Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering), Mechanical Engineering (Production), Mechanical Engineering (Welding Technology), Mechanical Engineering Design, Production Engineering, Production & Industrial Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Automobile Maintenance Engineering, Automotive Technology, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Industrial and Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering & Technology, Manufacturing Process & Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Science & Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Workshop Technology, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aero Space Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Avionics Engineering, Aviation Engineering | 101 |
| Misc Engg Streams | Plastic Technology, Remote Sensing, Ballistics Engineering, Bio Medical Engineering, Electronics and Bio Medical Engineering, Food Engineering and Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgy & Material Technology, Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, Material Science and Technology, Metallurgy and Explosives Engineering, Laser Technology, Bio Technology, Rubber Technology, Chemical Technology, Transportation Engineering, Mining Engineering, Nuclear Science and Technology, Textile Engineering | 17 |
Age Limit Details
Candidates must be between 20 and 27 years of age as on 01 October 2026. This means candidates born between 01 October 1999 and 30 September 2006 (both dates inclusive) are eligible.
Salary & Pay Scale
Pay Scale for Commissioned Officers (Lieutenant to COAS)
Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training
| Rank | Level | Pay (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Cdr/Lieutenant General (NFSG) | Level-17 | 2,25,000/-(fixed) |
| COAS | Level-18 | 2,50,000/-(fixed) |
- Gentleman Cadets receive a stipend of ₹56,100/- per month during the entire training period at the Service Academy (PCTA), corresponding to the starting pay in Level-10. Upon successful commissioning, the officer's pay will be fixed in the first cell of Level-10 in the Pay Matrix.
- Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500/- per month (fixed) for Officers from Lieutenant to Brigadier rank.
- Dearness Allowance (DA): Admissible at rates applicable to civilian personnel, with automatic 25% enhancement for all allowances when DA increases by 50%.
- Para Reserve Allowance: ₹2,625/- per month
- Technical Allowance (Tier-I): ₹3,000/- per month
- Technical Allowance (Tier-II): ₹4,500/- per month
- Dress Allowance: ₹20,000/- per year.
- Ration in Kind: Provided in peace and field areas.
- Transport Allowance (TPTA):
- For Pay Level-10 and above: ₹7,200/- + DA (Higher TPTA Cities) / ₹3,600/- + DA (Other Places).
- Higher TPTA Cities include Hyderabad, Patna, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Surat, Bengaluru, Kochi, Kozhikode, Indore, Greater Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Jaipur, Chennai, Coimbatore, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, and Kolkata.
- Children Education Allowance (CEA): ₹2,250/- per month per child for the two eldest surviving children (Nursery to 12th class), reimbursed annually.
- Hostel Subsidy: ₹6,750/- per month per child for the two eldest surviving children (Nursery to 12th class).
Note: Pay and allowances are subject to revision from time to time.
Vacancy Breakdown (Category-wise)
- Civil Engineering75
- Computer Science Engineering60
- Electrical Engineering33
- Electronics Engineering64
- Mechanical Engineering101
- Miscellaneous Engineering Streams17
Total Vacancies350
How to Apply
Online Application Process:
- Visit the Official Website: Applications are accepted online only at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Registration: Click on 'Officer Entry Apply/Login' and then 'Registration'. If already registered, no re-registration is required. Fill the online registration form carefully after reading instructions.
- Apply Online: After registration, log in to the Dashboard and click on 'Apply Online'.
- Select Course: A page 'Officers Selection 'Eligibility'' will open. Click 'Apply' against the 'Short Service Commission Technical Course'.
- Fill Application Form: An 'Application Form' page will open. Read the instructions carefully and click 'Continue' to fill in details across various segments: Personal information, Communication details, Education details, and details of previous SSB.
- Save & Continue: Remember to click 'Save & Continue' after filling each segment before moving to the next.
- Review and Submit: After completing all segments, you will be directed to a 'Summary of your information' page. Review all entries carefully. Once satisfied with the correctness, click 'Submit'. Candidates must click 'Submit' every time they open the application for editing.
- Print Application: Candidates are required to take out two copies of their application with the Roll Number, 30 minutes after the final closure of the online application on the last day.
- Candidates are advised to read the notification thoroughly to avoid errors and rejection.
- Registration requires AADHAAR number and Matriculation Certificate.
- No changes can be made to the online application details after the closure of the application window.
- CGPA/Grades must be converted to marks as per the university's formula.
- Candidate's name, parents' names, and date of birth must match the Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate.
- One printout of the application form, duly signed and with a self-attested photograph.
- Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate/equivalent and mark sheet.
- 12th class mark sheet and certificate or equivalent/diploma mark sheet and certificate (for diploma holders).
- Engineering Degree/Provisional Degree issued by the recognised university (Provisional Degree should not be more than six months old at the time of joining the Academy).
- Marksheets of all semesters/years.
- Certificate from the university regarding the formula for CGPA/Grade conversion into marks.
- Certificate from the Controller of Exam/Registrar/Dean/Principal regarding cumulative percentage of marks.
- Certificate from Principal/Head of Institution confirming final year study and expected result declaration by 01 Oct 2026.
- Declaration by final year candidates to submit passing proof by 01 Oct 2026.
- Documents related to civil verification.
- All original certificates for verification. DIGILOCKER certificates will NOT be accepted in lieu of ORIGINAL certificates.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official job notification.
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Best-Fit Profile
This role is ideally suited for ambitious, unmarried male engineering graduates (B.E./B.Tech) aged between 20 and 27 years as of October 1, 2026. Candidates must be physically fit and possess a strong desire to serve the nation as an officer in the Indian Army. Final year engineering students are also eligible, provided they can furnish proof of degree completion and all marksheets by the specified deadline of October 1, 2026. The ideal candidate will thrive in a disciplined environment, demonstrating leadership potential and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Important Considerations
Individuals who are married, do not meet the specified age criteria, or lack a qualifying Engineering Degree in the notified streams should not apply. Those in their final year of engineering whose results are expected after October 1, 2026, are not eligible. Candidates with any history of criminal proceedings, disciplinary issues from previous training academies, or who fail to meet the stringent medical and physical standards will have their candidature cancelled. Furthermore, applicants unwilling to commit to an initial 10-year Short Service Commission (with options for permanent commission or earlier release under specific conditions) will find this role unsuitable.
Career Impact
Joining the Indian Army as a Short Service Commissioned (Technical) Officer offers a prestigious career path with significant opportunities for leadership and national service. Officers undergo rigorous training at the Officers Training Academy, Gaya, culminating in a Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management. The career provides excellent pay, allowances, and a clear promotion structure up to the rank of Major General. While initially a Short Service Commission, there is a provision to apply for a Permanent Commission after 10 years of service, ensuring long-term career growth, stability, and a highly respected position within one of the world's most formidable defence forces.
Note: This is a helpful, AI-generated overview designed to save you time. Always refer to the official PDF notification for complete and final details.
Official Links
Prepare Your Application Documents
🔒 100% Secure & In-Browser: Filling out the application form? Use these free utilities to easily format and compress your uploads. All tools process files locally in your browser—nothing is ever uploaded to our servers.
Smart Image Resizer
Compress photo/signature to exact KB limits (e.g. 20-50KB) for SSC, UPSC.
Passport Photo Maker
Crop and tile photos into printable A4 or 4x6 sheet grids.
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Image to PDF Combiner
Merge multiple marksheets/certificates into a single lightweight PDF.
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