Indian army SSC 66 technical entry recruitment 2025 opens: 381 seats for engineering graduates

Srinagar, Aug 20: The Indian Army has launched the application process for its 66th Short Service Commission (Technical) Entry, offering a prestigious gateway for engineering graduates to enter the armed forces as commissioned officers. Training is scheduled to begin in April 2026 at the Officers Training Academy (OTA).

Vacancy Breakdown & Eligibility

A total of 381 vacancies are available:

350 for men, 29 for women, and additional reserved posts for widows of defence personnel (tech and non-tech)

Age Limit: Applicants must be between 20 and 27 years as of April 1, 2026. For widows of defence personnel applying under the SSCW (Tech or Non-Tech) category, the maximum age limit is 35 years.

Application Deadlines:

SSC Tech Women (66th Entry):  August 21 (3:00 PM)

SSC Tech Men (66th Entry): August 22, 2025 (3:00 PM)

Eligibility

Qualification: Engineering degree in the relevant discipline.

Age Limit: 20 to 27 years (as on the specified cut-off date).

Vacancy Details

For Women (31 posts):

Civil Engineering - 7

Computer Science/IT - 4

Electrical - 3

Electronics & Communication - 6

Mechanical - 9

Widows Entry (Tech/Non-Tech) - 2

For Men (350 posts):

Civil Engineering - 75

Computer Science/IT - 60

Electrical - 33

Electronics & Communication - 64

Mechanical - 101

Miscellaneous Engineering Streams - 17

Selection Process

There is no written examination for SSC Tech Entry. Selection will be conducted in three stages:

Shortlisting of applications based on academic performance.

SSB Interview - a five-day assessment of leadership and analytical skills.

Medical Examination - candidates must meet prescribed medical and physical standards

Candidates will be commissioned as Lieutenants with a pay scale of Rs 56,100 - Rs 1,77,500 (Level 10).