The Indian Army has released the official notification for SSC Technical (Men) Recruitment 2026 to fill 350 vacancies. Eligible unmarried male engineering graduates can apply online through the official Indian Army website within the prescribed dates.

This recruitment is conducted to induct technically qualified officers into the Indian Army for a Short Service Commission (SSC), offering a prestigious career, professional growth, and an opportunity to serve the nation. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic records, followed by SSB Interview and medical examination as per Army standards.

Interested applicants are advised to carefully check the eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, and selection process before submitting the SSC Tech Men Online Application Form 2026. Online registration must be completed before the closing date, as no offline applications will be accepted.

Highlights :

Company / Organization Name	Indian Army
Post Name	Short Service Commission (Technical) – 67th Course (Men)
Total Number of Posts	350 Vacancies
Type of Commission	Short Service Commission (SSC)
Job Category	Defence Jobs
Salary / Pay Scale	₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month (Level 10 to Level 13A, as per 7th Pay Commission)
Educational Qualification	B.E. / B.Tech Degree in notified Engineering streams from a recognized University / Institution
Age Limit	20 to 27 Years
Age Calculation Date	As per official notification
Selection Process	Shortlisting of applications → SSB Interview → Medical Examination
Application Mode	Online only
Online Application Start Date	07 January 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	05 February 2026
Training Location	Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
Official Website	www.joinindianarmy.nic.in

Total Vacancies :

Total Posts : 350

Core Engineering Stream	Eligible Engineering Disciplines	Number of Vacancies
Civil Engineering	Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction & Technology	75
Computer Science	Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Technology, M.Sc. Computer Science, Information Technology	60
Electrical Engineering	Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering	33
Electronics Engineering	Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, Instrumentation, Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication, Telecommunication, Opto Electronics, Micro Electronics & Microwave, Fibre Optics, Satellite Communication	64
Mechanical Engineering	Mechanical Engineering, Production, Automobile, Industrial, Workshop Technology, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Avionics	101
Miscellaneous Engineering Streams	Plastic Technology, Remote Sensing, Ballistics, Biomedical Engineering, Food Technology, Agriculture, Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgy & Explosive, Laser Technology, Biotechnology, Rubber Technology, Chemical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Mining, Nuclear Technology, Textile Technology	17
Total Vacancies	–	350

Note: The number of vacancies indicated above is provisional and may be modified, increased, decreased, or re-allocated by the Army at any stage of the selection process, based on organizational and operational requirements.

Age Limit :

Age Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	20 Years
Maximum Age	27 Years
Eligible Date of Birth Range	Candidates must be born between 01 October 1999 and 30 September 2006 (both dates inclusive)
Age Calculation Basis	Age will be calculated as per the date of birth mentioned in the Matriculation / Secondary School Examination Certificate
Accepted Age Proof	Only the Matriculation / Secondary School Certificate or equivalent submitted at the time of online application will be accepted
Change in Date of Birth	No request for change in date of birth will be entertained or granted at any stage of the selection process
Other Age Documents	Any document other than the Matriculation / Secondary Certificate will not be accepted

Eligibility Category :

Eligibility Category	Detailed Requirements
Essential Educational Qualification	B.E./B.Tech degree in notified Engineering streams from recognized Universities / Institutions established by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India, or institutions established by an Act of Parliament, or declared as Deemed / Autonomous Universities under UGC Act 1956, IIT Act 1961, AICTE Act 1987, NITSER Act 2007, IIIT Act 2024
Final Year Engineering Students	Candidates studying in the final year of Engineering are eligible to apply. They must submit proof of passing the Engineering Degree Examination along with marksheets of all semesters/years by 01 October 2026 and produce the Engineering Degree Certificate within 12 weeks from the date of commencement of training at PCTA
Foreign Degree Holders	Candidates who have completed graduation from foreign countries are NOT eligible to apply
Engineering Stream Requirement	Only strictly notified Engineering streams and their acceptable equivalent streams will be considered. Any variation in stream nomenclature between degree certificate/marksheet and online application will lead to cancellation of candidature
Nationality	(i) Citizen of India, OR (ii) Subject of Nepal, OR (iii) Person of Indian Origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (Certificate of Eligibility required)
Marital Status	Only unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply
Marriage During Training	Candidates will not be permitted to marry during training and will not be allowed to live with parents/guardians
Marriage After Application	A candidate who marries after submitting the application, even if successful in SSB Interview and Medical Examination, will not be inducted for training
Physical Standards – Running	2.4 Km run in 10 Minutes 30 Seconds
Physical Standards – Strength Tests	Push-Ups: 40 · Pull-Ups: 06 · Sit-Ups: 30
Physical Standards – Conditioning	Squats: 2 sets of 30 repetitions · Lunges: 2 sets of 10 repetitions
Swimming Ability	Candidate should have basic knowledge of swimming

Application Fee :

Application Fee	No application fee is mentioned in the official notification
Mode of Application	Online only
Official Application Portal	Apply through the official website only
Offline Application	Not accepted
Important Instruction	Candidates must complete the online application within the prescribed dates

Selection Process :

Selection Stage	Detailed Description
Online Application	Candidates must apply online only through the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
Shortlisting of Applications	Applications are shortlisted based on the cumulative percentage of marks obtained up to the final semester/year. Stream-wise cut-off is applied depending on vacancies and call-up ratio
Allotment of Selection Centre & SSB Dates	Shortlisted candidates will receive email intimation for centre allotment. SSB dates are selected on a first-come, first-serve basis
SSB Interview	Two-stage selection procedure conducted at Selection Centres located at Prayagraj (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka) and Jalandhar Cantt (Punjab). Duration: up to 5 days
Medical Examination	Candidates recommended after Stage-2 of SSB undergo a medical examination. Medical validity: 270 days
Preparation of Merit List	Final merit list is prepared engineering stream / subject-wise based on SSB interview marks
Issue of Joining Letter	Medically fit candidates within stream-wise vacancy limits are issued joining letters for Pre-Commissioning Training at PCTA, subject to fulfillment of all eligibility conditions
Final Selection Clause	Mere qualifying the SSB interview does not guarantee selection. Final selection depends on merit position, medical fitness, and availability of vacancies

Important Dates :

Online Application Start Date	07 January 2026 (1500 Hrs)
Online Application Closing Date	05 February 2026 (1500 Hrs)
Publication of Cut-off Percentage for Shortlisting	First Week of March 2026
Choice Window for SSB Dates & Centres	Two Weeks in March 2026
SSB Interview Period	April – June 2026 (Five-Day SSB)
Proof of Passing Engineering Degree Submission Deadline (Final Year Students)	01 October 2026
Training Commencement	October 2026
Training Completion	September 2027

Important Links :

Apply Online	Click here
Official Notification PDF	Click here
Official Website	Click here
Daily Visit Our Website & Check Latest Job Notification	Click here

How to Apply for Indian Army SSC Tech Men 350 vacancies Online Form 2026 ?

Step No.	Application Process	Details
Step 1	Visit Official Website	Go to the official website of the Indian Army: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
Step 2	Registration	Click on “Officer Entry Apply/Login” and complete new registration using a valid email ID and mobile number
Step 3	Login	Login with the registered credentials (username & password)
Step 4	Select Entry	Choose SSC Technical (Men) – 67th Course 2026 from the available entries
Step 5	Fill Application Form	Enter personal details, educational qualification, engineering stream, and communication details carefully
Step 6	Upload Documents	Upload photograph, signature, and required certificates in the prescribed format
Step 7	Preview Application	Verify all details carefully before final submission. No correction is allowed later
Step 8	Submit Application	Submit the online application form before the last date
Step 9	Print Application	Download and take a printout of the submitted application for future reference

FAQs :

What is Indian Army SSC (Tech) Men Entry?
It is a Short Service Commission (Technical) entry for unmarried male engineering graduates to join the Indian Army as commissioned officers.

How many vacancies are available for SSC (Tech) Men 2026?
A total of 350 vacancies are notified.

Which course is this recruitment for?
SSC (Technical) 67th Course (Men).

Who is eligible to apply for SSC Tech Men 2026?
Unmarried male candidates with a B.E./B.Tech degree in notified engineering streams.

What is the age limit for Indian Army SSC Tech Men?
Candidates must be between 20 and 27 years of age.

What is the eligible date of birth range?
Between 01 October 1999 and 30 September 2006 (both dates inclusive).

Can final-year engineering students apply?
Yes, candidates studying in the final year of engineering are eligible.

By when must final-year students submit proof of passing the degree?
On or before 01 October 2026.

Are candidates with foreign engineering degrees eligible?
No, candidates who have completed graduation from foreign countries are not permitted to apply.

Is there any application fee for SSC Tech Men 2026?
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

What is the mode of application?
Applications must be submitted online only.

Which is the official website for application?
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.

How are candidates shortlisted for SSB interview?
Shortlisting is done based on the cumulative percentage of marks obtained up to the final semester/year.

Is there a stream-wise cut-off for shortlisting?
Yes, cut-off percentages are applied stream-wise based on vacancies and call-up ratio.

How will candidates know their SSB centre and date?
Details will be intimated through registered email ID.

How are SSB dates selected?
SSB dates are selected on a first-come, first-served basis.

Where are the SSB interview centres located?
Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, and Jalandhar Cantt.

What is the duration of the SSB interview?
The SSB interview is conducted for a maximum of five days.

What happens after clearing the SSB interview?
Candidates recommended at SSB undergo a medical examination.

What is the validity of the SSB medical examination?
The medical examination is valid for 270 days.

How is the final merit list prepared?
The merit list is prepared engineering stream-wise based on SSB interview marks.

Does qualifying the SSB interview guarantee final selection?
No, final selection depends on merit, medical fitness, and availability of vacancies.

Who is eligible to receive the joining letter?
Candidates who are medically fit and fall within the stream-wise merit and vacancy limits.

When will the training commence for SSC Tech Men 2026?
Training is scheduled to commence in October 2026.

Are married candidates eligible for SSC Tech Men entry?
No, only unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply.