Indian Army SSC Tech 67 Recruitment 2026 [Oct 2026]: Apply Online for 350 Officer Vacancies Now

Indian Army SSC Tech 67 Recruitment 2026 [Oct 2026]: Apply Online for 350 Officer Vacancies. The Indian Army has announced the 67th Short Service Commission (Technical) course for male engineering graduates, commencing in October 2026. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about this prestigious opportunity to serve the nation as a technical officer.

Indian Army SSC Tech 67 Recruitment 2026 [Oct 2026]: The Indian Army has officially released the notification for the 67th Short Service Commission (Technical) Men course commencing in October 2026. This prestigious entry offers unmarried male engineering graduates a direct path to becoming a commissioned officer (Lieutenant) without a written exam.

Applications are invited from eligible candidates to join the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gaya, for a 49-week transformation journey.

Indian Army SSC Tech 67 Recruitment 2026 Overview Summary

The Indian Army Recruitment 2026 for 350 posts of SSC Technical 67th Men. Candidates with B.Tech/B.E Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 07-01-2026, and closes on 05-02-2026. The candidate shall apply online through Indian Army website, joinindianarmy.nic.in.

Parameter	Details
Course Name	Short Service Commission (Technical) – 67th Course
Eligibility	Unmarried Male Engineering Graduates
Age Limit	20 to 27 years (as on 01 Oct 2026)
Application Period	07 Jan 2026 (3:00 PM) to 05 Feb 2026 (3:00 PM)
Total Vacancies	350 (tentative)
Training Duration	49 weeks (Oct 2026 to Sep 2027)
Training Academy	Officers Training Academy, Gaya, Bihar
Commission Type	Short Service Commission
Starting Rank	Lieutenant
Stipend During Training	₹56,100 per month
Application Mode	Online only via www.joinindianarmy.nic.in

 

Indian Army SSC Tech 67 Recruitment 2026 Key Dates Timeline

Mark your calendars to ensure you don’t miss any critical deadlines:

• Online Application Starts: 07 January 2026 (1500 HR)
• Last Date to Apply: 05 February 2026 (1500 HR)
• Cut-off Publication: First week of March 2026
• SSB Interview Dates: April to June 2026
• Course Commencement: October 2026

 

Vacancy Distribution for Indian Army SSC Tech 67 by Engineering Stream

The Indian Army has announced 350 tentative vacancies across six major engineering categories for Indian Army SSC Tech 67 Recruitment 2026.

Stream-wise Vacancy Breakdown

Note: These vacancies are tentative and may be revised based on organizational requirements at any stage of the selection process.

Indian Army SSC Tech 67 Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

Candidates must be 20 to 27 years as on 01 October 2026, meaning they should be born between 01 October 1999 and 31 September 2006 (both dates inclusive).

Important: Only the date of birth mentioned in your Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate will be accepted. No other documents or subsequent change requests will be entertained.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be:

• 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) or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India

Note: Categories (ii) and (iii) require a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India, except for Gorkha subjects of Nepal.

Marital Status

Only unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply. Candidates who marry after submitting their application will have their candidature cancelled, even if they have cleared SSB and medical examination.

Indian Army SSC Tech 67 Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualifications

Basic Requirement

Candidates must have:

• Passed a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in notified streams, OR
• Be in the final year of their engineering degree course

Critical Requirements for Final Year Students

Final year candidates must ensure:

1. Their final year/semester exams are scheduled before 01 October 2026
2. They submit proof of passing with all marksheets by 01 October 2026 to Directorate General of Recruiting
3. They produce the Engineering Degree Certificate within 12 weeks from the date of commencement of training at PCTA

WARNING: Final year students whose exams are scheduled after 01 October 2026 are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply.

• Passed/Final Year: Candidates who have already passed the Engineering Degree or are in the final year are eligible to apply.
• Deadline for Proof: Final year students must submit proof of passing by 01 Oct 2026.
• Important Note: If your final exams are scheduled after 01 Oct 2026, you are not eligible for this course.

Acceptable Engineering Streams

The notification lists detailed acceptable streams across six major categories. Here are some key examples:

Computer Science (60 vacancies)

• Computer Science & Engineering
• Information Technology
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Data Science
• Cyber Security
• Software Engineering

Mechanical Engineering (101 vacancies)

• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Automobile Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Industrial Engineering

Electronics (64 vacancies)

• Electronics & Communication
• Electronics & Instrumentation
• Electronics & Telecommunication
• Robotics & Automation
• Microwave Engineering

Civil Engineering (75 vacancies)

• Civil Engineering
• Architecture
• Construction Engineering
• Building Engineering

Application Fee Details

The notification does not mention any application fee, suggesting the application process is free of cost. However, candidates should verify this on the official website during registration.

Indian Army SSC Tech 67 Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection procedure consists of multiple stages:

The selection is based on merit and performance in the following stages:

• Shortlisting of Applications: Based on the cumulative percentage of marks in your Engineering degree.
• SSB Interview: A 5-day evaluation at Selection Centres (Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar).
• Medical Examination: For those recommended by the SSB.
• Final Merit List: Prepared based on SSB marks.

Stage 1: Application Shortlisting

• Applications are shortlisted based on a vacancy-to-call-up ratio for each engineering stream
• Cut-off percentages are applied to the cumulative percentage of marks obtained up to the final semester/year
• Cut-off percentages will be published in the first week of March 2026
• Final year students need their cumulative marks up to 6th semester (for engineering) to be above the cut-off

Stage 2: Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview

SSB Centres:

• Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh)
• Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)
• Bengaluru (Karnataka)
• Jalandhar Cantt (Punjab)

SSB Process:

• Duration: Maximum 5 days
• Period: April to June 2026
• Two-stage process:
  • Stage 1: Screening test (same-day result; unsuccessful candidates are returned)
  • Stage 2: Psychological tests, group testing, and interviews

Date Selection: Shortlisted candidates can select their preferred SSB dates (first-come, first-served basis) during a two-week window in March 2026.

Stage 3: Medical Examination

• Conducted for candidates who clear Stage 2 of SSB
• Medical standards are available on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
• Medical fitness validity: 270 days from SSB medical to PCTA joining date
• Previous medical examinations (if declared fit within 270 days) remain valid

Stage 4: Merit List

Merit lists are prepared stream-wise based on:

1. Primary criterion: SSB interview marks
2. Tie-breaker 1: Older candidate ranked higher
3. Tie-breaker 2: Higher percentage in engineering degree

Indian Army SSC Tech 67 Recruitment 2026  Minimum Physical Standards

Before joining the training academy, candidates must meet these physical benchmarks: