Indian Army SSC Technical 68th Men (April 2027) Recruitment 2026 – Overview
The Indian Army has released the official notification for the SSC Technical 68th Men (April 2027 Batch) recruitment, with a total of 350 vacancies. The online application started on 09 July 2026 and the last date to apply is 07 August 2026. This recruitment is for unmarried male engineering graduates seeking a Short Service Commission in the Indian Army. Interested candidates should read the complete details below before applying.
| Organization |
Indian Army (Join Indian Army) |
| Post Name |
SSC Technical (Men) – 68th Course |
| Batch |
April 2027 |
| Total Vacancies |
350 Posts |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Category |
Defence Job / Latest Notification |
| Job Location |
All India |
Important Dates
| Application Start Date |
09 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
07 August 2026 |
| SSB Interview |
As per schedule |
| Joining |
April 2027 (OTA Chennai) |
Application Fee
| All Candidates |
No Application Fee |
| Payment Mode |
Not Applicable |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the following educational qualification, marital status and age requirements as per the official Indian Army notification:
| Educational Qualification |
Engineering Degree (BE/B.Tech) in the notified discipline from a recognized university (final year students may apply as per notification). |
| Gender / Marital Status |
Unmarried Male candidates only |
| Minimum Age |
20 Years |
| Maximum Age |
27 Years |
| Date of Birth |
Between 01 April 2000 and 31 March 2007 |
| Age as on |
01 April 2027 |
Widows of Defence Personnel who died in harness may apply up to 35 years (as per notification). Read the official notification for the complete list of eligible engineering streams.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on engineering degree percentage (cut-off)
- SSB Interview (Services Selection Board)
- Medical Examination
- Merit List & final selection
Exam Pattern
There is no written examination. Selection is based on shortlisting and the SSB interview:
| Shortlisting |
Based on B.E./B.Tech aggregate percentage (branch-wise cut-off) |
| SSB Interview |
Stage-I (Screening) & Stage-II (Psychology, GTO, Personal Interview) |
| Medical |
Fitness examination by Military Board |
Detailed Syllabus
| Section |
Topics Covered |
| SSB Stage-I |
Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) test & Picture Perception and Description Test (PPDT) |
| SSB Stage-II |
Psychological tests, Group Testing Officer (GTO) tasks, Personal Interview & Conference |
| Technical Knowledge |
Knowledge of the candidate’s engineering discipline may be assessed in the interview |
Pay Scale / Salary
Selected candidates are commissioned as Lieutenants and paid as per the Defence Pay Matrix (Level 10):
| Rank on Commission |
Lieutenant |
| Pay Level |
Level-10 (Defence Pay Matrix) |
| Pay Scale |
₹ 56,100 – ₹ 1,77,500 (approx.) + Military Service Pay |
| Allowances |
MSP, DA and other defence allowances as admissible |
Officers commissioned through SSC Technical can rise through the Army ranks — from Lieutenant to Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel and beyond — based on service, courses and performance. SSC officers may also opt for a Permanent Commission subject to eligibility and vacancies.
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