Indian Army SSC Tech Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 379
Indian Army SSC Tech Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 379
Indian Army SSC Tech Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 379: If you’re an engineering graduate dreaming of serving the nation, here’s a golden opportunity! The Indian Army has officially released the 66th Short Service Commission (SSC) Tech Recruitment 2025 notification for unmarried male and female engineering graduates as well as widows of defence personnel. The training program is scheduled to begin in April 2026 at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai.
This comprehensive guide covers eligibility, selection process, syllabus, salary, vacancies, physical standards, and step-by-step application process to help you apply confidently.
Why Choose SSC Tech Entry?
- Serve your country with pride.
- Start as a Lieutenant with a salary of over ₹56,000 per month + allowances.
- Opportunity for promotion up to the rank of Colonel & beyond.
- Get trained at India’s prestigious OTA, Chennai.
- Join technical branches like Civil, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical & more.
Indian Army SSC Tech Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
Event | Date |
Notification Released | July 2025 |
Application Start Date | July 2025 |
Last Date to Apply Online | August 2025 |
SSB Interview Dates | To be announced |
Course Commencement | April 2026 |
Indian Army SSC Tech Government Jobs 2025: Total Vacancies (Tentative)
Entry | Vacancies |
SSC (Tech) Men (66th Course) | ~350 |
SSC (Tech) Women (66th Course) | ~29 |
SSCW (Non-Tech) Widows | 1 |
SSCW (Tech) Widows | 1 |
Total | ≈ 381 |
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal, or persons of Indian origin from select countries (with certificate of eligibility, if required).
Age Limit (as on 01 April 2026):
Entry | Age |
SSC (Tech) Men & Women | 20 to 27 years (Born between 01 Apr 1999 and 31 Mar 2006) |
Widows of Defence Personnel | Up to 35 years |
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates who have passed or are in the final year of their BE/B.Tech in specified engineering disciplines.
- For widows applying under SSCW (Non-Tech): Graduation in any stream.
Indian Army Recruitment 2025: Branch-wise Vacancies for Men and Women
Civil | 75 |
Computer Science | 60 |
Electrical / Electronics | 33 |
Electronics & Communication | 64 |
Mechanical / Industrial / Production | 101 |
Miscellaneous (like Aeronautical, Bio-Tech, etc.) | 17 |
Total for (Men) | ≈ 350 |
Branch-wise Vacancies for Women (Indicative)
Branch | Vacancies |
Civil | 7 |
Computer Science | 4 |
Electrical | 3 |
Electronics & Communication | 6 |
Mechanical / Industrial / Production | 9 |
Total for Women | 29 |
Physical Standards
Test | Men | Women |
2.4 km Run | 10 min 30 sec | 13 min |
Push Ups | 40 | 15 |
Pull Ups | 6 | 2 |
Sit Ups | 30 | 25 |
Squats | 2 sets of 30 | Same |
Lunges | 2 sets of 10 | Same |
Swimming | Should know basics | Same |
Selection Process
Shortlisting: Based on engineering percentage (cut-off decided by Army).
SSB Interview:
- Conducted in Bhopal, Bengaluru, Allahabad, or Jalandhar Cantt.
- Two stages:
- Stage 1: Screening
- Stage 2: Psychology, GTO tasks, Interview
- Lasts around 5 days.
Medical Examination: Only recommended candidates appear.
Selection will be finalized based on the marks secured in the SSB interview.
Training Details
- Location: Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
- Duration: 49 weeks
- No marriage allowed during training.
- On completion, candidates get Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management & Strategic Studies.
Tenure & Promotion
- Initial SSC: 10 years (extendable by 4 years).
- Permanent Commission (PC) possible in 10th year (based on merit & eligibility).
Rank | Promotion Criteria |
Lieutenant | On commissioning |
Captain | After 2 years |
Major | After 6 years |
Lt Colonel | After 13 years |
Colonel & above | By selection |
Pay & Allowances (As per 7th CPC)
Rank | Pay Level | Salary (₹) |
Lieutenant | Level 10 | ₹56,100–1,77,500 |
Captain | Level 10B | ₹61,300–1,93,900 |
Major | Level 11 | ₹69,400–2,07,200 |
Lt Colonel | Level 12A | ₹1,21,200–2,12,400 |
Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500/month
Field, Technical, Risk & Hardship allowances, dress allowance, children education allowance & more.
Army Group Insurance
- Coverage during training: ₹1.25 crore
- Disability / ex-gratia benefits as per rules.
How to Apply Online
- Visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Register / Login
- Go to the Officer Entry page, proceed with Apply Online, and select SSC Technical.
- Fill details: personal, education, SSB history
- Submit & print application
Documents to Carry for SSB
- Application printout
- 10th & 12th mark sheets
- BE/B.Tech degree/provisional certificate & all mark sheets
- Identity proof
- Passport-sized photographs
Widows must additionally carry:
- Part II order of marriage & demise
- Battle/physical casualty certificates
Important Notes
- Only candidates graduating by 01 April 2026 eligible.
- Name & parents’ names must exactly match 10th certificate.
- CGPA must be converted to percentage as per university rules.
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