Overview
The Indian Army has announced the 68th Short Service Commission (Technical) Men course, opening in April 2027. The recruitment is for unmarried male engineering graduates or final‑year students in notified streams, with 350 vacancies across six core engineering disciplines. Candidates must be 20–27 years old as of 01 Apr 2027 and meet specified physical and educational standards. The selection process involves online application, shortlisting, SSB interview, medical examination, merit list, and joining letter. Training lasts 49 weeks at OTA, Gaya, with a stipend of ₹56,100 per month and commissioning as Lieutenant. The application window is from 09 Jul 2026 to 07 Aug 2026, with key dates for shortlisting, SSB selection, and interview scheduled between September and December 2026. No application fee is mentioned, and the official website is the sole source for updates.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Army
- Qualification
- Engineering degree in notified streams (Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Miscellaneous Engineering Streams) or final‑year engineering student in a notified stream
- Vacancies
- 350
Important Dates
| online_application_start | 09 Jul 2026, 1500 hrs |
| online_application_last | 07 Aug 2026, 1500 hrs |
| shortlisting_cutoff_publication | First week of Sep 2026 |
| ssb_dates_and_centre_selection | Two weeks in Sep 2026 |
| ssb_interview_duration | Five days between Oct 2026 and Dec 2026 |
| course_commencement | April 2027 |
| training_period | April 2027 to March 2028 (49 weeks) |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Civil: 75; Computer Science: 60; Electrical: 33; Electronics: 64; Mechanical: 101; Miscellaneous Engineering Streams: 17
Selection Process
Application > Shortlisting > SSB > Medical Examination > Merit List > Joining Letter
How to Apply
Visit https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in and click on "Officer Entry Application/Login"., Register on the portal (skip if already registered)., Log in and click "Apply Online" under the Dashboard., Select "Short Service Commission Technical Course" and click "Apply"., Fill in all sections of the application form (personal, communication, education, previous SSB details)., Click "Save & Continue" after each section and review the summary., Submit the application after confirming all details are correct., Print two copies of the application (with roll number) 30 minutes after the final closure of the online application., No changes can be made after the closing date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Indian Army SSC (Tech)-68 Men Recruitment 2026: Notification, Eligibility, Dates, Salary?
online application start: 09 Jul 2026, 1500 hrs; online application last: 07 Aug 2026, 1500 hrs; shortlisting cutoff publication: First week of Sep 2026; ssb dates and centre selection: Two weeks in Sep 2026; ssb interview duration: Five days between Oct 2026 and Dec 2026; course commencement: April 2027; training period: April 2027 to March 2028 (49 weeks)
What is the age limit?
20 to 27 years as on 01 Apr 2027 (born between 01 Apr 2000 and 31 Mar 2007, inclusive)
What is the selection process?
Application > Shortlisting > SSB > Medical Examination > Merit List > Joining Letter