The Indian Army has invited online applications for 379 Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer vacancies under the 68th SSC (Tech-Men) and 68th SSC (Tech-Women) courses for the January 2027 Batch. Engineering graduates and final-year engineering students who wish to build a career in the Indian Army can apply online within the prescribed dates.
Interested candidates can check the vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, physical standards, important dates, and application process below.
Indian Army SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Indian Army |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer |
| Course | 68th SSC (Tech-Men) & 68th SSC (Tech-Women) |
| Batch | January 2027 |
| Total Posts | 379 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Across India |
Indian Army SSC Officer Vacancy 2026
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SSC (Tech)-68 Men | 350 |
| SSC (Tech)-68 Women | 29 |
| Total | 379 |
Nationality
Applicants must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar (Burma), Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire (DR Congo), Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Candidates belonging to eligible categories requiring a Certificate of Eligibility must possess one issued by the Government of India. Gorkha subjects of Nepal are exempted from this requirement.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 27 Years
- Age Calculation Date: 1 April 2027
- Date of Birth: Candidates should be born between 1 April 2000 and 31 March 2007 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualification
SSC (Tech) Men & Women
- Candidates must have completed a BE/B.Tech Engineering Degree in the relevant discipline.
- Final-year engineering students are also eligible to apply.
- Final-year candidates must submit proof of passing the Engineering Degree along with all semester mark sheets by 1 April 2027.
- The Engineering Degree Certificate must be produced within 12 weeks from the commencement of training.
Widows of Defence Personnel
- SSCW (Tech): BE/B.Tech in any relevant engineering discipline.
- SSCW (Non-Tech): Graduation in any discipline.
Physical Standards
| Activity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 Km Run | 10 Minutes 30 Seconds | 13 Minutes |
| Push-Ups | 40 | 15 |
| Pull-Ups | 6 | 2 |
| Sit-Ups | 30 | 25 |
| Squats | 2 Sets of 30 | 2 Sets of 30 |
| Lunges | 2 Sets of 10 | 2 Sets of 10 |
| Swimming | Basic Swimming Knowledge | Basic Swimming Knowledge |
Selection Process
- Shortlisting of Applications
- SSB Interview
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
How to Apply Online?
Eligible candidates can submit their online application by following these steps:
- Visit the official Indian Army recruitment portal.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Log in to your account.
- Fill in all personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
- Review all entered information carefully.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 8 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 6 August 2026 |
Important Links
- Online Application: Click Here
- Official Notification: SSC (Tech) Men & Women
- Official Website: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many vacancies are available in Indian Army SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?
A total of 379 vacancies have been announced.
2. Who can apply for SSC (Tech) Officer posts?
Engineering graduates and final-year engineering students meeting the eligibility criteria can apply.
3. What is the last date to apply online?
The last date to submit the online application is 6 August 2026.
4. What is the age limit?
Candidates must be between 20 and 27 years as on 1 April 2027.
5. What is the application mode?
The application process is completely online.