Indian Army SSC Tech Course 66th Notification: Your guide to becoming an officer Here is a great opportunity to serve your country. The Indian Army released a notification inviting male and female unmarried engineering graduates to apply for the Short Service Commission Technical Course. The widows of Defence Personnel can also apply for roles that are not technical. The 66th and 37th SSC courses (Tech) for men are set to begin in April 20,26, at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai.
This recruitment drive provides engineering students with a direct route to earning a commission as Lieutenants in the Indian Army. The application window will open online in July 20,25. This is a great opportunity for ambitious, patriotic individuals with technical backgrounds to begin a rewarding and challenging career.
Vacancy Details
- SSC (Tech) Men: 350 vacancies
- SSC (Tech) Women: 29 vacancies
- Widows of Defence Personnel ( 2): 1 vacancy for SSCW Tech and 1 vacancy for SSCW Non-Tech
This recruitment drive offers a total of approximately 381 positions.
Who can apply?
It is important to check your eligibility before you apply.
1. Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
2. Age Limit (as at April 1, 2026 ):
- SSC (Technology) Women & Men: Candidates should be between the age of 20 to 27 years. You must be between April 2 1999 and April 1 2006.
- Widows who are former members of the Defence Forces: Maximum age is 35 years.
3. Education Qualification
- Required Degree Candidates should have completed the Engineering Degree or be in their final year.
- Final-Year Students: Students in their final year are eligible to apply. However, they must submit proof that they have passed their degree examinations by April 1, 2020. The students must also produce their engineering degree within 12 weeks of the start of training.
- Eligible streams: A variety of engineering branches, such as Civil, Computer Science and Electronics, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, are acceptable.
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The Uniform Selection Process:
The SSC (Technical) selection procedure is a multistage process designed to identify the best candidates.
Shortlisting Applications The first step is screening. The Indian Army will select candidates on the basis of the grades they have achieved up until the pre-final semester in their engineering degree. The number of vacancies available and the number applications will determine the cut-off percentage.
Stage 2: SSB interview
Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to an interview with the Services Selection Board (SSB). This is a five-day comprehensive personality and intelligence test.
- Location: SSB interviews take place at the selection centres (Allahabad Bhopal Bengaluru or Kapurthala).
- Process: During the five-day period, candidates will be required to complete psychological tests, GTO tasks, an interview with a Group Testing Officer, and attend a conference. The purpose of the test is to assess a candidate’s Officer Like Qualities (OLQs).
Stage 3: Medical Exam
The Indian Army will conduct a medical examination on all candidates recommended by the SSB Board to make sure they meet their physical and medical standards.
The final merit list is prepared based on the marks that candidates obtained in the SSB interviews. Those who are on the list and medically fit, will receive letters of invitation to train at OTA in Chennai.
Important Dates & How to Apply
- Start date of application: expected in the third or Fourth week of July 2025.
- Application end date: expected in the third week August 2025.
How to Apply Online for
- Visit the official Indian Army recruitment website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Click on “Officer Entry Login/Apply”.
- Please enter your personal information. You can login if you already have an account.
- Find the “SSC 66 Women and SSCW 37 Men Course”.
- Please fill out your application online with accurate details of your name, contact information, and education.
- Upload all required documents, then submit the form.
- You should print out the application form to keep for your records.
It is the fastest way to a rewarding and exciting career. Prepare yourself and submit your application on time if you possess the necessary qualifications and passion for service
