Indian Army — Ministry of Defence
Cut-off Date: 01 Apr 2027 — Candidates must be between 20 to 27 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 20 yrs | 27 yrs | — | 02 Apr 2000 to 01 Apr 2007 |
| EWS | 20 yrs | 27 yrs | — | 02 Apr 2000 to 01 Apr 2007 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 20 yrs | 30 yrs | +3 yrs | 02 Apr 1997 to 01 Apr 2007 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 20 yrs | 32 yrs | +5 yrs | 02 Apr 1995 to 01 Apr 2007 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 20 yrs | 32 yrs | +5 yrs | 02 Apr 1995 to 01 Apr 2007 |
| PwD (General) | 20 yrs | 37 yrs | +10 yrs | 02 Apr 1990 to 01 Apr 2007 |
Prescribed Age: 20–27 Years (As on 01 Apr 2027)
The Indian Army has issued an official recruitment notification for Short Service Commission (Technical) Women (SSCW-68), announcing a total of 30 vacancies located in All India. The online application window opens on 08 July 2026 and closes on 06 August 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold B.E./B.Tech in notified engineering streams and be within the prescribed age limit of 20 to 27 years as on 01-04-2027, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of As per 7th CPC Commissioned Officer scale. The selection procedure comprises Shortlisting based on aggregate percentage, 5-day SSB interview, and medical exam. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 08 Jul 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
06 Aug 2026
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| Interview Date / Walk-in | 01 Oct 2026 |
| Post Name | Short Service Commission (Technical) Women (SSCW-68) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 30 |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech in notified engineering streams |
| Age Limit | 20 to 27 years as on 01-04-2027 |
| Salary | As per 7th CPC Commissioned Officer scale |
| Application Fee | Not mentioned |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on aggregate percentage, 5-day SSB interview, and medical exam |
The Indian Army has officially released the notification for the 68th Short Service Commission (Technical) Women Course, aimed at recruiting engineering graduates as commissioned officers. This intake is specifically for unmarried female candidates and widows of defence personnel who meet the technical or non-technical criteria. The application window opens on July 8, 2026.
| Stream | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civil / Architecture | 07 |
| Computer Science / IT | 04 |
| Electrical | 03 |
| Electronics | 06 |
| Mechanical / Production / Aeronautical | 09 |
| Widows of Defence Personnel | 02 |
Candidates must ensure they meet the following requirements before submitting their online application:
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official Indian Army portal. Follow these steps to complete the process:
The selection process involves shortlisting candidates based on academic performance, followed by a 5-day Service Selection Board (SSB) interview, medical examination, and final merit list preparation.
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