The Indian Army has released the official notification for Short Service Commission (Technical) Course April 2026 , inviting applications from unmarried male & female engineering graduates and widows of defense personnel . This is a golden chance to join the Army as a commissioned officer and serve the nation with pride. Indian Army SSC Technical Entry April 2026 Online Form.
Let’s check the important dates, eligibility , vacancies, selection process, and how to apply in detail.
Quick Overview Feature Details Notification Name Indian Army SSC (Technical) April 2026 Total Vacancies 381 Posts Qualification B.E./B.Tech / Graduation Age Limit 20–27 years (35 for widows) Selection Process Shortlisting → SSB → DV → Medical Last Date to Apply 21 August 2025 Official Website joinindianarmy.nic.in
Important Dates Event Date Online application starts 23 July 2025 (3:00 PM) Last date to apply online 21 August 2025 (3:00 PM) Last date for widows to submit offline applications 29 August 2025 Course commencement April 2026
Application Fees Category Fees General / OBC / EWS ₹0 (No Fee) SC / ST / All Female ₹0 (No Fee) Payment Mode Not Applicable
Note: There is no application fee , making it an excellent opportunity for all eligible.
Age Limit Details Post Age Limit (as on 01/04/2026) SSC (Technical) Men & Women 20 – 27 Years SSCW (Tech & Non-Tech) Widows Maximum 35 Years
Educational Qualification Post Name Qualification SSC (Tech) Men B.E./B.Tech in related engineering stream SSC (Tech) Women B.E./B.Tech in related engineering stream SSCW (Tech) B.E./B.Tech in any engineering stream SSCW (Non-Tech) Graduation in any discipline
Post Wise Vacancies Post Name Total Vacancies SSC (Tech) Men 350 SSC (Tech) Women 29 SSCW (Non-Tech) 01 SSCW (Tech) 01 Grand Total 381 Posts
Stream Wise Vacancies Engineering Stream Male Vacancies Female Vacancies Civil 75 07 Computer Science / IT 60 04 Electrical 33 03 Electronics & Communication 64 06 Mechanical 101 09 Miscellaneous Engineering Streams 17 00 SSCW (Tech) 00 01 SSCW (Non-Tech) 00 01 Total 350 29
Important: Final year candidates whose exams are after 01 April 2026 are NOT eligible.
Selection Process Stage Details 1. Shortlisting Applications shortlisted based on cumulative engineering marks. 2. SSB Interview 5-day selection process at Allahabad, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar. 3. Medical Examination Recommended candidates undergo detailed Army medical tests. 4. Merit List Prepared stream-wise based on SSB marks. Vacancies filled as per merit.
Training & Commission Detail Information Training Academy Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai Training Duration 49 weeks Training Stipend ₹ 56,100 per month Rank after Commission Lieutenant Initial Service Tenure 10 years , extendable up to 14 years Permanent Commission Possible after 10 years based on eligibility & merit
Salary & Allowances Rank Pay Level Salary (₹) Lieutenant Level 10 ₹ 56,100 – ₹ 1,77,500 Captain Level 10B ₹ 61,300 – ₹ 1,93,900 Major Level 11 ₹ 69,400 – ₹ 2,07,200 Lt Colonel Level 12A ₹ 1,21,200 – ₹ 2,12,400
Additional Benefits: Allowance Type Amount Military Service Pay (MSP) ₹ 15,500/month Field Area Allowance Up to ₹ 42,500/month Uniform Allowance ₹ 25,000/year Children Education Allowance ₹ 2,812/month per child Hostel Subsidy ₹ 8,437/month per child
How to Apply Online Step Process 1 Visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in 2 Click Officer Entry Apply/Login → Registration 3 Fill personal, academic & communication details carefully 4 Verify details & click Submit 5 Take 2 printouts of the final application
Why Choose SSC (Tech)? Advantage Description Honorable Career Serve in the Indian Army with pride Excellent Salary Competitive pay with multiple allowances Job Security Government service with pension benefits after tenure Growth Opportunities Promotions, permanent commission options Leadership Skills Training in discipline, leadership & strategy
Important Links FAQs – Indian Army SSC Technical Entry Question Answer 1. What is the last date to apply? The online form will close on 21 August 2025 at 3 PM . 2. Is there any application fee? No, it is completely free for all candidates. 3. Who can apply for SSCW (Non-Tech)? Widows of Defence Personnel with a Graduation degree. 4. Where will the training be held? Training will take place at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai . 5. What is the age limit for widows? Widows can apply till 35 years of age . 6. How are candidates selected? Shortlisting → SSB Interview → Document Check → Medical Test. 7. Can final-year students apply? Yes, if they can produce their degree by 01 April 2026 . 8. What is the stipend during training? ₹ 56,100 per month while training at OTA. 9. Is there a written exam? No written exam , only direct SSB interview.10. How many total vacancies are there? 381 vacancies (Men: 350, Women: 29, Widows: 2).
