Indian Army SSC Tech 68 Recruitment for Engineering Graduates: Applications Closed, Selection Process Underway

The Indian Army's 68th Short Service Commission Technical entry offered engineering graduates an opportunity to join the Army as commissioned officers through the April 2027 course. However, candidates should note that the 2026 application window has now closed.

Applications for SSCW (Tech)-68 Women closed on August 6, while applications for SSC (Tech)-68 Men closed on August 7, 2026. Candidates who applied during the registration period are now progressing through shortlisting and subsequent selection stages.

Indian Army SSC Tech 68: Key Details

Who Was Eligible to Apply?

The technical entry was open to eligible unmarried engineering graduates in notified engineering disciplines. Final-year engineering students were also allowed to apply subject to fulfilling the degree-completion conditions before joining training.

The broad eligibility requirements included:

• Engineering degree in an eligible notified discipline
• Final-year engineering students subject to prescribed conditions
• Age between 20 and 27 years as on April 1, 2027
• Applicable nationality and marital-status requirements
• Ability to produce required academic documents within the prescribed timeline

Engineering streams notified under the recruitment included disciplines connected with civil, mechanical, electrical, electronics, computer science and several other engineering branches. Candidates were required to select the stream corresponding to their recognised engineering qualification.

How Are Candidates Selected?

Unlike several other government recruitment examinations, this technical officer entry does not use a conventional written examination as the primary selection stage. Candidates are first shortlisted using their engineering academic performance and the Army's stream-wise cut-offs.

The main stages are:

1. Application and academic shortlisting
2. Services Selection Board (SSB) interview
3. Medical examination for recommended candidates
4. Stream-wise final merit list
5. Joining letter subject to vacancies and medical fitness

The SSB assessment follows a multi-stage process designed to assess officer-like qualities, leadership, reasoning, communication and suitability for military service. Merely clearing the SSB does not guarantee final selection because merit and vacancy availability also apply. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="2"}

Training and Commission

Selected candidates are scheduled to undergo approximately 49 weeks of training at the Officers Training Academy in Gaya, Bihar, beginning with the April 2027 course.

After successful completion of training, cadets are commissioned as Lieutenants under the Short Service Commission. Published recruitment details list a training stipend of ₹56,100 per month, corresponding to the starting Level-10 pay framework applicable to commissioned officers. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="3"}

How Many Vacancies Were Announced?

The recruitment announcements covered around 381 positions across the men's technical entry, women's technical entry and separate provisions for eligible widows of defence personnel. The men's entry accounted for 350 tentative vacancies, while women's technical and widow categories made up the remaining positions. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="4"}

Can Engineering Graduates Apply Now?

No, not for SSC Tech 68. The registration window for this particular April 2027 course ended in August 2026.

Engineering graduates who missed the deadline should monitor the official Join Indian Army recruitment portal for the next SSC Technical entry rather than submitting forms through unofficial recruitment websites.

Candidates who already applied should monitor their registered account and official Army recruitment communications for shortlisting, SSB centre selection, interview dates and further instructions.