Indian Army SSC Technical 67th Men Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 350 Posts

The Indian Army has issued an official notification for the Short Service Commission (Technical) 67th Men course, inviting applications for various technical posts. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online via the official Indian Army website. The application deadline is 05 February 2026. This comprehensive article provides full details regarding the Indian Army SSC Technical 67th Men recruitment, including essential eligibility criteria, age limits, salary structure, selection procedures, application instructions, and direct links to the official notification and online application portal.

Indian Army Short Service Commission (Technical) – 67th Course 2026: Overview

Indian Army SSC (Technical) 67th Course 2026: Vacancy Details

Note: The number of vacancies listed is provisional and may be adjusted or re-allocated by the Indian Army based on organizational needs at any stage of the selection process.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Essential Qualification: Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech degree in the specified Engineering streams from universities/institutions recognized by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India, or other educational bodies established by Parliament, or institutions deemed Universities/Autonomous Universities under relevant UGC, IIT, AICTE, NITSER, and IIIT Acts.
• For Final Year Students: Applicants currently in their final year of an Engineering degree program are eligible. They are required to provide proof of passing their Engineering Degree Examination, along with mark sheets for all semesters/years, by 01 October 2026. The official Engineering Degree Certificate must be submitted within 12 weeks of the training commencement date at PCTA.
• Important Note: Graduates from foreign universities are ineligible to apply for this course.
• Stream Requirement: Only the Engineering streams and their officially recognized equivalent streams, as specified in the notification, will be considered. Discrepancies between the Engineering stream nomenclature on degree certificates/mark sheets and the online application form will lead to the cancellation of the application.

Nationality

• Must be a citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal, or
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries with the intention of permanent settlement in India (an eligibility certificate is mandatory).

Marital Status

• Only unmarried male candidates are eligible to submit applications.
• Candidates are strictly prohibited from marrying during the training period and are not permitted to reside with parents/guardians.
• Any candidate who marries after the application submission date, even if successful in the SSB interview and medical examination, will not be inducted for training.

Physical Standards

• 2.4 Km Run: 10 Minutes 30 Seconds
• Push-Up: 40
• Pull-Up: 06
• Sit-Up: 30
• Squats: Two sets of 30 repetitions
• Lunges: Two sets of 10 repetitions
• Swimming: Should know fundamentals of swimming

Salary/Stipend

During Training Period

• Stipend: A monthly stipend of ₹56,100 will be provided (equivalent to the starting pay in Level-10 of the Pay Matrix).
• Full pay and allowances will commence upon successful completion of the training period.

After Commissioning – Pay Structure

• Lieutenant (Level-10): ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
• Captain (Level-10B): ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900
• Major (Level-11): ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200
• Lieutenant Colonel (Level-12A): ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400
• Colonel (Level-13): ₹1,30,600 – ₹2,15,900
• Brigadier (Level-13A): ₹1,39,600 – ₹2,17,600
• Major General (Level-14): ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200
• Lieutenant General HAG Scale (Level-15): ₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100
• Lieutenant General HAG+ Scale (Level-16): ₹2,05,400 – ₹2,24,400
• VCOAS/Army Commander/Lieutenant General (NFSG) (Level-17): ₹2,25,000 (Fixed)
• COAS (Level-18): ₹2,50,000 (Fixed)

Other Allowances

• Military Service Pay (MSP): A fixed amount of ₹15,500 per month for officers ranging from Lieutenant to Brigadier rank.
• Dearness Allowance: Applicable at rates and conditions consistent with those for civilian personnel, subject to periodic revisions.
• Para Reserve Allowance: ₹2,625 per month
• Technical Allowance (Tier-I): ₹3,000 per month
• Technical Allowance (Tier-II): ₹4,500 per month
• Transport Allowance (TPTA): ₹7,200 + DA (Higher TPTA Cities) / ₹3,600 + DA (Other Places)
• Dress Allowance: ₹20,000 per year
• Children Education Allowance: ₹2,250 per month per child for up to two eldest surviving children, covering education from Nursery to 12th class.
• Hostel Subsidy: ₹6,750 per month per child for up to two eldest surviving children, applicable for those in Nursery to 12th class.
• Ration in Kind: Provided in both peace stations and field operational areas.
• Field Area Allowances: Risk and hardship allowances, varying by rank and posting location, with a maximum limit of ₹42,500.

Additional Benefits

• CTC (Cost to Company): Approximately ₹17-18 lakh per annum, which excludes free medical coverage and annual travel to hometown benefits.
• Army Group Insurance Fund (AGIF): Provides comprehensive insurance coverage of ₹1.25 Crore.
• Academic Degree: A Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management and Strategic Studies is awarded upon successful completion of training.

Age Limit (as on 01 October 2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 27 years
• Date of Birth: Applicants must have been born between 01 October 1999 and 30 September 2006 (inclusive of both dates).
• Age Proof: Only the date of birth as recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate or its equivalent, as of the application submission date, will be accepted. No other age-related documents or subsequent requests for changes will be entertained.

Application Fee

• Application Fee: The official notification does not specify any application fee.
• Candidates are required to apply exclusively through the official website.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Step 1 – Online Application: All candidates must submit their applications online via the official website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
• Step 2 – Shortlisting: Applications will be shortlisted based on the cumulative percentage of marks achieved by candidates up to their final semester/year. A stream-wise cut-off will be applied, determined by the vacancy-to-call-up ratio.
• Step 3 – Allotment of Selection Centre: Following shortlisting, candidates will be informed of their allotted selection centre via email. SSB interview dates will be chosen on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Step 4 – SSB Interview: A two-stage selection procedure will be conducted at one of the designated Selection Centres: Prayagraj (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka), and Jalandhar Cantt (Punjab). The interview process spans a maximum of five days.
• Step 5 – Medical Examination: Candidates recommended after Stage-2 of the SSB will proceed for a medical examination. The validity of the SSB medical examination results is 270 days.
• Step 6 – Merit List: A merit list will be compiled, categorized by engineering stream/subject, based on the scores obtained in the SSB interview.
• Step 7 – Joining Letter: Candidates who feature in the merit list, fall within the specified stream-wise vacancies, and are medically fit will receive joining letters for pre-commissioning training at PCTA, provided all eligibility criteria are met.

Note: Successfully clearing the SSB interview does not guarantee final selection. Final selection is contingent upon merit, medical fitness, and the availability of vacancies.

General Information/Instructions

• Type of Commission: Short Service Commission (SSC).
• Training Duration: A 49-week training program at the Officers Training Academy, Gaya, Bihar.
• Rank After Training: Successful trainees will be commissioned as a Lieutenant.
• Commission Grant: Upon commencement of the course, selected candidates will be granted a Short Service Commission on probation in the rank of Lieutenant.
• Ante Date Seniority: Engineering Graduates will receive one year of ante-date seniority from their date of commission.
• Tenure of Engagement: Officers are obliged to serve for an initial period of ten years.
• Option for Release: Officers have options for release after 5 years of service (with Army HQ approval), 10 years of service, or 14 years of service.
• Option for Permanent Commission: Officers interested in a Permanent Commission may be considered during their 10th year of service, subject to eligibility and suitability.
• Service Extension: The initial ten-year service tenure may be extended by an additional four years, subject to eligibility.
• Arms/Services Allocation: Primary Arms/Services include the Corps of Engineers, Corps of Signals, and Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers. Candidates may also be commissioned into other Arms/Services as per organizational needs.
• Training Cost: The complete cost of training at PCTA is borne by the Government.
• Cost Recovery: Candidates who are withdrawn from the training academy for personal reasons will be required to refund the cost of training, currently ₹16,260 per week (as of 2023), or as revised periodically.
• Promotion Criteria: Promotions are as follows: Captain after 2 years, Major after 6 years, and Lieutenant Colonel after 13 years of reckonable commissioned service.
• Liability of Service: Officers may be commissioned into any Arm/Service and are liable to serve in any part of the world.
• Marriage Restriction: Candidates must remain unmarried until the completion of their entire training at the Officers Training Academy. Marriage during the training period will lead to discharge and recovery of incurred expenditure.

How to Apply

• Step 1: Access the official Indian Army website at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
• Step 2: Navigate to 'Officer Entry Apply/Login' and then select 'Registration' if you are a new user.
• Step 3: Complete the online registration form diligently, ensuring you read all instructions.
• Step 4: Once registered, click on 'Apply Online' located on your Dashboard.
• Step 5: On the 'Officers Selection – Eligibility' page that appears, click 'Apply' next to the Technical Graduate Course option.
• Step 6: Populate the Application Form with all required information across segments: Personal information, Communication details, Education details, and previous SSB details.
• Step 7: Ensure you click 'Save & Continue' after completing each segment before proceeding.
• Step 8: Once all details are entered, review your application thoroughly on the 'Summary of your information' page.
• Step 9: Confirm the accuracy of all details, then click 'Submit' to finalize your application.
• Step 10: Print two copies of your application, displaying the Roll Number, approximately 30 minutes after the online application portal closes.

Documents Required for SSB Interview

• One printout copy of the application form, duly signed and with a self-attested photograph affixed.
• Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate or equivalent, along with the Marksheet issued by the relevant Board of Education.
• 12th class marksheet and certificate, or equivalent certificate/Diploma marksheet and certificate (for Diploma holders).
• Engineering Degree/Provisional Degree issued by a recognized university (Provisional Degree must not be older than six months at the time of joining the Academy).
• Mark sheets for all semesters/years of the engineering degree.
• A certificate from the Controller of Examination/Registrar detailing the formula for converting CGPA/Grades into marks.
• A certificate indicating the cumulative percentage of marks up to the 6th semester/3rd year (for candidates appearing in their final year).
• A certificate from the Principal/Head of Institution confirming the candidate is in their final year and their result will be declared by 01 October 2026 (for final year students).
• A declaration by the final year candidate committing to submit degree proof by 01 October 2026.
• Necessary documents for civil verification.
• All original certificates are required for verification (DIGILOCKER certificates are not accepted).

Important Notes

• Applications will only be processed online; no offline submissions are permitted.
• Candidates are allowed to submit only one online application. Multiple applications will lead to the cancellation of candidature.
• No modifications to the details provided in the online application can be made after the application window closes.
• CGPA/Grades must be converted to marks using the specific formulae adopted by the respective University.
• The candidate's name, parent's name, and date of birth in their profile and online application must precisely match the Matriculation Certificate.
• An Aadhaar number and Matriculation Certificate are mandatory for successful registration on the website.
• Candidates currently serving in the Armed Forces must notify their Commanding Officer and ensure their application is countersigned.
• No hard copies of the application need to be dispatched to the Directorate General of Recruiting.

Indian Army SSC Technical 67th Men Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification: Click here
• Official Website: Click here