Indian Army — Ministry of Defence
The Indian Army has issued an official recruitment notification for Short Service Commission (Technical) Officer, announcing a total of 381 vacancies located in All India. The online application window opens on 08 July 2026 and closes on 07 August 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold B.E / B.Tech degree in relevant engineering streams and be within the prescribed age limit of 20 to 27 years, 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 of applications, SSB Interview, and Medical Examination. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 08 Jul 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply |
07 Aug 2026
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| Post Name | Short Service Commission (Technical) Officer |
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| Total Vacancies | 381 |
| Qualification | B.E / B.Tech degree in relevant engineering streams |
| Age Limit | 20 to 27 years |
| Salary | As per 7th CPC (Commissioned Officer scale) |
| Application Fee | N/A |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting of applications, SSB Interview, and Medical Examination |
Prescribed Age: 20–27 Years (As on 07 Aug 2026)
The Indian Army has released the short notification for the 68th Short Service Commission (Technical) Entry, inviting applications from eligible engineering graduates. This recruitment drive aims to select candidates for commissioning as officers in the technical branches of the Indian Army. The course is scheduled to commence in April 2027 at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai.
Candidates must ensure they meet the following criteria before applying:
| Course | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SSC (Tech) Men | 350 |
| SSCW (Tech) Women | 31 |
Engineering graduates (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant streams who are between 20 and 27 years old and unmarried are eligible to apply.
The selection process consists of three stages: initial shortlisting of applications based on academic criteria, followed by a Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, and a final medical examination.
Yes, final-year engineering students are eligible to apply, provided they can produce proof of passing the degree examination by the specified date required during the joining process.
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