Indian Army SSC Tech 67 Merit List 2026 Out: 203 Candidates Recommended Across Engineering Streams
The Indian Army has released the final merit list for the 67th Short Service Commission (Technical) Course, scheduled to commence in October 2026. A total of 203 candidates have been recommended across six engineering categories, including Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and Miscellaneous engineering streams.
Candidates can check the SSC Tech 67 merit list through the official Join Indian Army website at joinindianarmy.nic.in. The Indian Army has also announced through its official communication channel that the Final Merit of SSC Tech-67 Course has been published and candidates should check the recruitment website.
Importantly, inclusion in the merit list does not automatically guarantee the issue of a Joining Letter. Joining Letters will be issued according to merit, available vacancies, medical fitness, document verification and fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.
Indian Army SSC Tech 67 Merit List 2026: Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | SSC (Tech) 67th Course |
| Conducting Authority | Indian Army |
| Merit List Status | Released |
| Candidates Recommended | 203 |
| Engineering Categories | 6 |
| Course Commencement | October 2026 |
| Selection Route | Engineering shortlisting + SSB + Medical + Merit |
| Written Examination | No separate written exam |
| Joining Letter | Subject to merit, vacancy, medical fitness and documents |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
SSC Tech 67 Merit List: Stream-Wise Recommended Candidates
The 203 recommended candidates are distributed across engineering streams as follows:
| Engineering Stream | Candidates Recommended | Reported Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 11 | 75 |
| Computer Science Engineering | 72 | 60 |
| Electrical Engineering | 18 | 33 |
| Electronics Engineering | 45 | 64 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 53 | 101 |
| Miscellaneous Engineering | 4 | 17 |
| Total Recommended | 203 | — |
The number of recommended candidates is not identical to the advertised vacancy figure in each engineering stream because recommendation at SSB and final Joining Letter issuance are separate stages of the selection process.
Computer Science Has the Highest Number of Recommendations
The Computer Science Engineering category recorded the highest number of recommended candidates, with 72 candidates listed against 60 indicated vacancies.
This does not mean all 72 candidates will necessarily receive Joining Letters.
The Army has clarified that Joining Letters depend on:
Final merit position
Number of available vacancies
Medical fitness
Submission of required documents
Fulfilment of all eligibility criteria
Candidates should therefore not treat “recommended” and “joining confirmed” as the same status.
Mechanical Engineering Has 53 Recommended Candidates
The second-highest number of recommendations comes from Mechanical Engineering, where 53 candidates have been recommended against 101 reported vacancies.
Mechanical Engineering traditionally represents one of the larger technical streams in SSC Tech recruitment because of the Army’s requirements across technical arms, maintenance, equipment and engineering functions.
Electronics Engineering: 45 Candidates Recommended
The Electronics Engineering category has 45 recommended candidates against 64 reported vacancies.
Depending on the notification, this stream can encompass eligible degrees falling under the accepted Electronics and Communication-related engineering nomenclature specified by the Army.
Candidates should rely on their original SSC Tech 67 notification to confirm their exact degree-stream mapping.
Electrical Engineering: 18 Recommended
A total of 18 candidates have been recommended in Electrical Engineering, compared with 33 indicated vacancies.
These candidates must still satisfy all remaining medical and documentation requirements before Joining Letters can be issued.
Civil Engineering: 11 Recommended Against 75 Vacancies
One of the widest gaps appears in the Civil Engineering category, where only 11 candidates have been recommended against 75 indicated vacancies.
This should not be interpreted to mean the Army will automatically fill the remaining vacancies with candidates outside the merit list.
Selection standards continue to apply, and an advertised vacancy does not guarantee that the same number of candidates will ultimately be commissioned.
Miscellaneous Engineering: Four Candidates Recommended
The Miscellaneous category has:
4 candidates recommended against 17 vacancies.
This category generally covers eligible engineering disciplines grouped separately from the larger core technical streams under the SSC Tech notification.
How to Check Indian Army SSC Tech 67 Merit List
Candidates can check the merit list by following these steps:
Visit the official Join Indian Army website.
Open the Officer Entry / What's New section.
Look for the SSC Tech 67 Final Merit List.
Open the merit-list PDF.
Search for your name or roll/application details.
Check your position in the relevant engineering stream.
Download the PDF.
Preserve a copy until the Joining Letter process is completed.
Candidates should use the official Army website rather than unofficial screenshots or social-media lists.
Does Merit List Inclusion Guarantee Joining?
No.
This is the most important point candidates need to understand.
The Indian Army has stated that the mere appearance of a candidate's name in the SSC Tech 67 merit list does not guarantee issuance of a Joining Letter.
Joining is subject to:
Merit + Vacancy + Medical Fitness + Documents + Eligibility
A candidate can therefore be SSB recommended and placed in the merit list but still not receive a Joining Letter if their position falls outside the available vacancies or if another eligibility requirement remains incomplete.
Recommended vs Merit-In vs Joining Letter
These terms are often confused.
Recommended
A candidate successfully clears the SSB recommendation stage.
Merit List
Candidates are arranged according to the applicable merit procedure.
Joining Letter
Issued to candidates who are finally eligible for training based on merit, vacancies, medical status and documentation.
Therefore:
SSB Recommended ≠ Automatically Joining OTA
and
Name in Merit List ≠ Guaranteed Joining Letter
Medical Examination Is Still Important
The Army has clarified that medical examination results were not taken into account while preparing the merit list itself.
Medical status becomes relevant when determining actual eligibility for issuance of Joining Letters.
Candidates must therefore satisfy the prescribed medical standards before final joining.
Documents Were Also Not Used to Finalise Merit Position
The merit list has been prepared independently of final document verification.
Candidates whose documentation remains incomplete must submit the required certificates promptly.
The Army has reportedly asked candidates to submit self-attested scanned copies through the Feedback/Query option on the Join Indian Army website.
Documents Candidates May Need to Submit
Candidates should ensure that the Army has received applicable documents such as:
All semester engineering marksheets
Engineering degree certificate
Provisional degree certificate, where applicable
Class 10 certificate
Class 12 certificate
Identity documents
Other certificates required under the SSC Tech notification
The exact requirement depends on the candidate's application and degree status.
Final-Year Engineering Candidates
Candidates who applied while in the final year of engineering should pay particular attention to the degree-completion requirements mentioned in the original notification.
They may need to submit:
Final semester result
Consolidated marksheet
Provisional degree
Degree certificate when available
Failure to produce the required proof by the prescribed deadline can affect joining eligibility.
What If Documents Are Still Pending?
Candidates should not wait for a Joining Letter before correcting documentation issues.
The merit-list instructions direct candidates with missing documents to submit them immediately through the official recruitment website's Feedback/Query facility.
Candidates should preserve:
Upload acknowledgement
Screenshots
Query reference number
Copies of submitted documents
in case clarification is required later.
SSC Tech 67 Selection Process
The SSC Tech entry is different from examinations such as CDS because it does not require a separate written competitive examination for this entry.
The broad selection process is:
Engineering Marks Shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical Examination → Merit List → Joining Letter → Training
Candidates are initially shortlisted based on engineering academic performance according to stream-specific cutoffs.
SSC Tech 67 Shortlisting Cutoff
The Indian Army earlier released branch-wise shortlisting criteria for candidates called for SSB.
Shortlisting was based on the cumulative engineering percentage up to the applicable semester, with candidates meeting the stream-specific cutoff invited to select SSB dates.
Shortlisting for SSB does not itself create a merit position.
The final merit process follows completion of the SSB stage.
What Happens During the SSB Interview?
The Services Selection Board process evaluates a candidate's suitability to become a commissioned officer.
The process generally includes:
Stage I
Officer Intelligence Rating Test
Picture Perception and Discussion Test
Candidates failing Stage I are screened out.
Stage II
Candidates clearing Stage I undergo:
Psychology tests
Group Testing Officer tasks
Personal Interview
Conference
The SSB assesses qualities including:
Leadership
Communication
Reasoning
Teamwork
Initiative
Decision-making
Responsibility
Social adaptability
How Is Final Merit Prepared?
For technical entries such as SSC Tech, final merit is based on performance in the selection process and is prepared separately according to the Army's notified rules.
Candidates should not assume that a very high engineering percentage automatically means a top final merit position.
Engineering marks primarily play a major role in initial SSB shortlisting.
The SSB assessment determines whether the candidate is recommended, after which final merit and vacancies become critical.
Why Can Recommended Candidates Exceed Vacancies?
The Computer Science stream illustrates this clearly:
72 recommended candidates vs 60 reported vacancies.
The SSB recommendation process and final vacancy-based joining are distinct.
More candidates can be found suitable by SSB than there are eventual training vacancies.
Joining Letters are then issued according to:
Merit position
Vacancy availability
Medical fitness
Eligibility
This is why some medically fit and recommended candidates can still remain merit-out.
Why Are Some Streams Below the Advertised Vacancy Number?
Civil and Mechanical show the opposite pattern.
For example:
Civil: 11 recommended against 75 vacancies
Mechanical: 53 recommended against 101 vacancies.
The Army is not obligated to lower selection standards merely to fill every vacancy.
Only candidates meeting the required officer-selection standards can be recommended.
When Does SSC Tech 67 Training Begin?
The SSC Tech 67 course is scheduled to commence in October 2026.
Candidates finally issued Joining Letters will receive detailed instructions about:
Reporting date
Training academy
Documents
Travel
Dress/items to carry
Medical requirements
Other joining formalities
Where Is SSC Tech Training Conducted?
SSC Tech candidates selected for commission undergo pre-commission training at the designated Officers Training Academy under the applicable course structure.
Candidates should follow their individual Joining Letter for the final reporting location and instructions rather than relying on an older course's reporting information.
Short Service Commission Explained
SSC Tech candidates enter the Army through the Short Service Commission route.
Unlike Permanent Commission entries, SSC officers initially serve for a defined period according to the prevailing service rules.
The entry allows engineering graduates to serve as commissioned officers in technical and other allotted arms/services.
Rank After Successful Training
Candidates successfully completing pre-commission training are commissioned as officers in the Indian Army, subject to the terms governing the SSC Technical entry.
Their professional journey can include technical, command and staff responsibilities depending on:
Arm/service allocation
Training performance
Army requirements
Career progression
What Should Merit-Listed Candidates Do Now?
Candidates whose names appear in the merit list should:
Download the official merit-list PDF.
Confirm their stream and merit position.
Check their medical status.
Submit any missing marksheets immediately.
Submit degree/provisional degree documents.
Monitor the Join Indian Army candidate account.
Check Feedback/Query responses.
Watch for the Joining Letter.
Avoid assuming joining is confirmed until the letter is issued.
What If Your Name Is in the List but You Have No Joining Letter?
This can happen.
A Joining Letter may remain pending because of:
Merit position
Vacancy availability
Pending medical status
Appeal/review medical
Missing documents
Eligibility verification
Candidates should monitor the official portal and respond promptly to any Army communication.
What If You Are Medically Unfit?
Candidates declared medically unfit may have review/appeal provisions according to the applicable Army medical procedure.
The existence, deadline and location of any review process should be checked from the medical documentation issued to the candidate.
Merit-list inclusion by itself does not override an unresolved medical status.
What If You Were Recommended but Not in the Final Merit Range?
Candidates may be recommended at SSB but remain outside the number of available Joining Letters.
This is commonly known among aspirants as being merit out.
Being merit out does not mean the candidate failed SSB.
It means the candidate was assessed as suitable but could not be accommodated within the available vacancies at their merit position.
Is There a Reserve List?
Candidates should not assume that a reserve list or later Joining Letter will automatically be issued.
They should rely only on formal updates from the Join Indian Army portal regarding:
Additional vacancies
Revised merit
Joining instructions
Any later movement
SSC Tech 67 vs SSC Tech 68
Candidates should also avoid confusing the current merit list with the next recruitment cycle.
The SSC Tech 67 merit list relates to the course commencing in October 2026.
Meanwhile, the Army has already opened recruitment for the SSC Tech 68th course, with 381 reported engineering-graduate vacancies for the next intake.
These are separate recruitment cycles.
Common Mistakes Candidates Should Avoid
Candidates should avoid:
Assuming recommendation guarantees joining.
Ignoring stream-wise merit.
Waiting to submit pending degree documents.
Assuming medical status does not matter after merit publication.
Trusting unofficial Joining Letter screenshots.
Confusing SSC Tech 67 with SSC Tech 68.
Assuming all advertised vacancies must be filled.
Treating SSB recommendation and final selection as identical.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indian Army SSC Tech 67 merit list 2026 out?
Yes. The final merit for SSC Tech 67 has been published, and the Army has directed candidates to check the official Join Indian Army website.
How many candidates have been recommended?
A total of 203 candidates are listed across the six engineering categories.
Which stream has the highest recommendations?
Computer Science Engineering has the highest number, with 72 candidates recommended.
How many Mechanical Engineering candidates were recommended?
A total of 53 Mechanical Engineering candidates have been recommended.
How many Electronics candidates were recommended?
The Electronics category has 45 recommended candidates.
How many Electrical candidates were recommended?
A total of 18 candidates have been recommended in Electrical Engineering.
How many Civil Engineering candidates were recommended?
The Civil Engineering category contains 11 recommended candidates.
How many candidates are in the Miscellaneous category?
There are four recommended candidates in the Miscellaneous engineering category.
Does appearing in the merit list guarantee a Joining Letter?
No. Joining Letters are subject to merit position, vacancies, medical fitness, required documents and eligibility conditions.
Were medical results considered while preparing the merit list?
The published instructions state that medical examination results and documentation were not considered when preparing the merit list; these factors are subsequently considered for Joining Letter eligibility.
What should candidates do if documents are pending?
Candidates should submit self-attested scanned copies of the required marksheets, degree/provisional degree and other documents through the Feedback/Query option on the Join Indian Army portal.
When does SSC Tech 67 training begin?
The course is scheduled to commence in October 2026.
Where can candidates check the official merit list?
Candidates should use the official Join Indian Army website at joinindianarmy.nic.in.
What’s Next?
For candidates named in the merit list:
Check Merit Position → Complete Documents → Confirm Medical Status → Monitor Candidate Login → Receive Joining Letter if Within Vacancy → Report for Training
The crucial next update is therefore not another merit result but the issuance of Joining Letters to eligible candidates in merit order.
Final Update
The Indian Army SSC Tech 67 Final Merit List 2026 has been released, with 203 candidates recommended across Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and Miscellaneous engineering streams for the course scheduled to commence in October 2026.
Computer Science has the largest number of recommendations at 72, followed by Mechanical Engineering with 53 and Electronics Engineering with 45. Electrical has 18 recommended candidates, Civil has 11 and the Miscellaneous stream has four.
Candidates should remember that the merit list is not the final Joining Letter list. The Army has explicitly stated that joining will depend on merit, actual vacancy availability, medical fitness, submission of all required documents and fulfilment of eligibility conditions. Candidates with missing semester marksheets or degree certificates should submit them immediately through the official Join Indian Army Feedback/Query facility and continue monitoring their account for the Joining Letter.
