Army SSC Tech 68th Recruitment 2026: The Indian Army has released the short notification for the 68th Short Service Commission (Tech) Entry, inviting applications from eligible unmarried male and female engineering graduates for the course commencing in April 2027. Widows of Indian Armed Forces defence personnel who died in harness are also eligible under the prescribed category. The online application process has started through the official recruitment portal.The notification, released on July 8, 2026, covers 381 vacancies, including 350 posts for SSC (Tech) Men and 31 posts for SSCW (Tech) Women. Applications for women opened on July 8, 2026, while the application window for men began on July 9, 2026. Candidates can submit their applications online through the Indian Army recruitment website within the notified deadlines.Vacancy details and eligibilityThe recruitment is being conducted for the April 2027 course under the 68th Short Service Commission (Tech) Entry. Candidates applying for either the men’s or women’s entry must possess a B.Tech or Engineering degree in the relevant discipline.Applicants must be between 20 and 27 years of age. The cut-off date for calculating the age limit is April 1, 2027. The recruitment is for permanent Central Government service under the Indian Army.Application schedule and feeThe last date to submit applications for SSCW (Tech) Women is August 6, 2026, while applications for SSC (Tech) Men will close on August 7, 2026. The course is scheduled to commence in April 2027.The Indian Army has not prescribed any application fee for this recruitment. Candidates can complete the application process online without making any payment.
Indian Army SSC Tech 68th Recruitment 2026 begins; applications open for April 2027 engineering officer course
Selection processThe selection process consists of shortlisting applications based on academic performance, followed by the Services Selection Board interview, medical examination and preparation of the final merit list.The final selection will depend on merit, medical fitness and the availability of vacancies. Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions and complete the selection stages successfully will be considered for admission to the April 2027 course.The official recruitment notification provides details regarding eligibility, vacancy distribution, important dates and the online application process. Engineering graduates seeking a commission through the Short Service Commission (Tech) Entry can apply within the specified application period through the Indian Army’s official recruitment portal.
