Indian Army
Indian Army SSC Tech 68th Recruitment 2026
Organization
Indian Army
Total Vacancy
381 Posts
Last Date to Apply
06 August 2026
Job Location
All india
Important Dates
Notification Release Date
08 July 2026
Online Apply Start Date (Women)
08 July 2026
Online Apply Start Date (Men)
09 July 2026
Online Apply Last Date (Women)
06 August 2026
Online Apply Last Date (Men)
07 August 2026
SSB Interview Dates
October – December 2026
Course Commencing Month
April 2027
Application Fees
For All Categories
₹0
No online application fee
Age Limits & Relaxations
Minimum Age
20 YearsMaximum Age
27 YearsCandidates must be born strictly between April 1, 2000, and March 31, 2007, both days inclusive. Also, Maximum Age (Widows of Defence Personnel): 35 Years.
Recruitment Overview
The Indian Army has officially published the recruitment notification for the 68th Short Service Commission (Tech) Men and 68th SSCW (Tech) Women Courses scheduled to commence in April 2027. This provides a direct, highly coveted path for unmarried male and female engineering graduates, alongside defense widows, to register and claim a commissioned officer rank in the Indian Armed Forces without completing any initial written screening test.
Mode of Selection / Exam Stages
- Shortlisting of Forms — Candidates are shortlisted based on cumulative engineering semester marks/cut-off percentages.
- SSB Interview — Shortlisted applicants face a rigorous 5-day evaluation process at Selection Centres.
- Medical Examination — Standard military medical boards evaluate all SSB-recommended candidates.
- Final Merit List — Prepared branch-wise based entirely on scores secured in the SSB interview stage.
Physical Measurement & Endurance Standards (PST/PET)
| Parameter | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 Km Run | 10 Minutes 30 Seconds | 13 Minutes |
| Push-Ups | 40 Repetitions | 15 Repetitions |
| Pull-Ups | 06 Repetitions | 02 Repetitions |
| Sit-Ups | 30 Repetitions | 25 Repetitions |
| Squats & Lunges | 2 Sets of 30 Squats | 2 Sets of 30 Squats |
Vacancy & Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Department Stream | Vacancies | Essential Academic Criteria |
| SSC (Tech)-68 Men | Civil, Mech, EE, Electronics, CS, Misc | 350 | Unmarried Males with B.E./B.Tech degree or final year engineering students. |
| SSCW (Tech)-68 Women | Civil, Mech, EE, Electronics, CS | 31 | Unmarried Females with B.E./B.Tech degree or final year engineering students. |
| SSCW (Non-Tech/Tech) | Widows of Defence Personnel | TBA | Graduation (Non-Tech) or B.E./B.Tech (Tech) for defence widows. |
How To Apply For Indian Army SSC Tech 68th Recruitment
- Go to the official army career registration website at joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Enter the website security captcha to reach the home domain page.
- Click on the "Officer Entry Apply/Login" button and click "Registration" for a new user setup.
- Fill in all identity matrix fields using details that exactly match your Matriculation (Class 10th) certificate.
- Log in to the dashboard using your registered username (Email ID) and password.
- Click on the "Apply Online" option inside your profile dashboard space.
- Select the link reading "Short Service Commission Technical Course" that matches your gender and engineering branch.
- Input your personal details, complete address contact information, and exact semester-wise engineering marks.
- Upload your scanned passport size photograph and signature according to the specified size dimensions.
- Check your complete application form structure using the "Summary/Preview" sheet layout.
- Click "Submit" to complete the application process. Ensure your form status changes to "Submitted" and save a soft copy printout for reference.
Important Useful Links
| Indian Army Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, there is no written exam for this entry; candidates are directly shortlisted for the 5-day SSB interview based on their engineering degree marks.
Yes, final year engineering students can apply, provided they complete all their final exams and can produce proof of passing before 01 April 2027.
The initial tenure for a Short Service Commissioned Officer is 10 years, which can be extended for an additional period of 4 years based on performance and choice.
No, only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible to apply for the standard SSC Technical entry courses.
Roll numbers will be generated by the recruitment portal system only after the online registration window closes down completely.
Candidates do not need to pay any application fee, processing charges, or portal costs to apply for this entry scheme across any category.