Indian Army SSC Tech 68 Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 350 Engineer Posts

The Indian Army has released the official notification for the 68th Short Service Commission (Technical) Men course, commencing in April 2027. Unmarried male engineering graduates and final-year students aged 20 to 27 years (as on 1 April 2027) can apply online at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in between 9 July 2026 and 7 August 2026. The recruitment will fill 350 vacancies across Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, and miscellaneous engineering streams, with training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gaya, Bihar.

This article breaks down every detail from the official notification eligibility, age limit, accepted degree streams, selection stages, training duration, stipend, salary, and the step-by-step application process so you know exactly what to check before you apply.

Official Notiofication PDF: Indian Army SSC Tech 68 Recruitment 2026

Indian Army SSC Tech 68 2026 - Quick Highlights

What Is SSC Tech 68 (Men) Indian Army?

The Short Service Commission (Technical) entry is a route for engineering graduates to join the Indian Army as commissioned officers without appearing for the UPSC CDS exam. Selection is based directly on the candidate's engineering degree marks, followed by a Services Selection Board (SSB) interview and medical examination. The 68th batch under this scheme will train at OTA Gaya starting April 2027, and successful candidates are commissioned as Lieutenants.

Indian Army SSC Tech 68 Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

A candidate must be one of the following:

• A citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal, or
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia) and Vietnam, with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Candidates falling in the second and third categories must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India, except Gorkha subjects of Nepal, for whom this certificate is not required.

Marital Status

The course is open only to unmarried male candidates. Marriage during the application process, SSB, medical examination, or training period leads to automatic cancellation of candidature or discharge from training.

Age Limit for SSC Tech 68 (Men)

Candidates must be 20 to 27 years old as on 1 April 2027, i.e., born between 1 April 2000 and 31 March 2007 (both dates inclusive). Only the date of birth recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary School certificate is accepted no other document will be considered for age proof, and no request for age change will be entertained later.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates who have already passed the requisite engineering degree, or
• Candidates in the final year of their engineering degree course, provided they can furnish proof of passing (with all semester/year marksheets) by 1 April 2027.

Final-year candidates whose results are declared after 29 March 2027 are not eligible to apply for this course.

Final-semester/final-year students will be provisionally allowed to appear in the SSB only if their cumulative marks up to the 6th semester/3rd year (for engineering), 8th semester/4th year (for B.Arch), or 2nd semester/1st year (for notified M.Sc. streams) meet the approved cut-off percentage. After final results are declared, the cumulative percentage up to the final semester must still meet the cut-off, failing which the candidature is cancelled.

SSC Tech 68 Notification: Special Points to Note

• Mismatch in engineering stream: Any difference between the stream mentioned on your degree/marksheet and the stream selected in the online form will lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Variation in name: Any mismatch between the candidate's name or parents' names on educational documents requires a notarised affidavit explaining the variation.
• Carrying documents: Candidates must carry the degree/provisional degree and all semester/year marksheets to the SSB.
• A candidate can apply for only one engineering stream/discipline; changes are not permitted at any stage.

Minimum Physical Standards (Before Joining Training Academy)

Indian Army SSC Tech 68 Vacancy Details (Stream-Wise)

A total of 350 vacancies are available, distributed across six core engineering categories. Only the streams listed in the official notification and their AICTE-approved equivalent streams are accepted.

Vacancies are tentative and may be revised or reallocated by the Army at any stage of the selection process based on organisational requirements. Candidates should carefully match the exact nomenclature of their degree stream with the notified list before applying, since any discrepancy results in cancellation.

How to Apply for Indian Army SSC Tech 68 (Men) Online

1. Visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
2. Click on 'Officer Entry Apply/Login', then 'Registration' (skip if already registered on the portal).
3. Fill the online registration form after reading instructions carefully. Aadhaar number and matriculation certificate details are mandatory for registration.
4. After registering, go to 'Apply Online' on the dashboard and select 'Officers Selection - Eligibility'.
5. Click 'Apply' against the Technical Graduate Course (SSC Tech-68).
6. Fill in personal information, communication details, education details, and previous SSB details (if any) across each segment, clicking 'Save & Continue' after each.
7. Review your details on the 'Summary of your information' page, then click 'Submit'.
8. Take a printout of the application (using your Roll Number) at least 30 minutes after the final closure of the online window.

Application window: 9 July 2026, 1500 hrs to 7 August 2026, 1500 hrs.

No changes can be made to submitted details after the application closes, so applicants should verify every entry before hitting submit.

Selection Process for SSC Tech 68

The selection follows this sequence: Application → Shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical Examination → Merit List → Joining Letter.

1. Shortlisting: Applications are shortlisted stream-wise based on the cumulative percentage of marks and the vacancy-to-call-up ratio. The cut-off percentage for shortlisting is expected to be published in the first week of September 2026.
2. Selection of SSB centre and dates: Shortlisted candidates log in to choose their SSB dates and centre on a first-come-first-served basis from Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, and Jalandhar. Once selected, the date/centre cannot be changed.
3. SSB Interview: A two-stage process. Candidates clearing Stage-1 proceed to Stage-2; those who don't clear Stage-1 are sent back the same day. The SSB is expected to run for five days between October and December 2026.
4. Medical Examination: Conducted for candidates recommended after Stage-2. The SSB medical examination remains valid for 270 days from the medical board date to the date of joining PCTA.
5. Merit List: Prepared stream-wise based on SSB marks. In case of a tie, the older candidate ranks higher; if age also ties, the candidate with a higher degree percentage is ranked higher.
6. Joining Letter: Issued to candidates within the merit list and stream-wise vacancy limit who are declared medically fit.

Training at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gaya

• Duration: 49 weeks, from April 2027 to March 2028.
• Selected candidates are granted Short Service Commission on probation as Lieutenant from the course commencement/reporting date, whichever is later, and receive full pay and allowances of a Lieutenant during training (paid after training completion).
• Candidates are awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Military Studies & Defence Management by Magadh University, Bodh Gaya, on successful completion of training.
• Marriage during training is not permitted; violation leads to discharge and recovery of expenses incurred by the government.
• One year ante-date seniority from the date of commission is granted to SSC(Tech) officers in the rank of Lieutenant.

Stipend, Salary & Allowances

Officers may also be eligible for Field Area, High Altitude, Siachen, Technical, and other special allowances depending on rank and posting location, as per the rates notified in the official document.

Tenure, Release & Permanent Commission Options

• Minimum engagement period: 10 years.
• Maximum engagement period: 14 years (extendable by 4 years after the initial 10, subject to eligibility).
• Release options: After 5 years, after 10 years, or after 14 years of service.
• Permanent Commission (PC): Officers can be considered for PC in the 10th year of service, subject to eligibility and vacancies. Those not granted PC may opt for a service extension.
• Officers who have undergone a specialised course are not released before completing the full 14-year tenure unless the training cost is recovered from them.

Documents Required at the SSB Interview

Candidates must carry self-attested copies along with originals of:

• Signed printout of the online application with a self-attested photograph
• Matriculation/Secondary School certificate and marksheet (sole proof of date of birth and parents' names)
• Class 12 marksheet and certificate (or Diploma marksheet/certificate, where applicable)
• Engineering degree/provisional degree certificate (provisional degree must not be older than six months at the time of joining)
• Marksheets of all semesters/years
• CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate from the university's Controller of Examinations/Registrar
• Certificate of cumulative percentage up to the relevant semester/year (for final-year appearing candidates)
• Certificate from the Principal/Head of Institution confirming final-year study and expected result declaration date
• Declaration by final-year candidates regarding submission of the degree-passing proof by 1 April 2027
• Documents required for civil verification

Important Dates for Indian Army SSC Tech 68 Recruitment 2026