The Indian Army has provided a significant opportunity for young individuals aspiring to become officers in the army, particularly those who wish to avoid a written examination. The Indian Army has released a notification for the 66th Short Service Commission Technical Course. Notably, candidates will be selected for this recruitment without a written exam.
Application Start Date and Deadline
The application process for this recruitment began on July 16, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online until August 14, 2025. To apply, candidates must visit the official website of the Indian Army: joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Total Vacancies and Eligibility Criteria
This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 379 positions. Of these, 350 seats are reserved for male candidates, and 29 positions are designated for female candidates. Applicants must possess an engineering degree.
Candidates currently in their final year of engineering are also eligible to apply, but they must provide proof of passing their degree by April 1, 2026. Furthermore, only unmarried male and female candidates will be considered eligible for this recruitment.
Educational Qualification
Regarding the required educational qualification for the recruitment, candidates must hold a BE or B.Tech degree from a recognized university or institution.
The course can be from any engineering branch, but the degree must be from a recognized institution. Students in their final year can also fill out the form, but in the event of selection, it will be mandatory to submit all documents on time.
Age Limit to Note
To participate in this SSC Tech recruitment of the Indian Army, the minimum age is set at 20 years, and the maximum age is 27 years.
This means that candidates born between April 2, 1999, and April 1, 2006, will be eligible for this recruitment. Reserved categories will be granted age relaxation as per government rules.
Selection Process
There will be no written examination for this recruitment. Candidates will be selected entirely on the basis of merit.
Initially, candidates will be shortlisted based on their online applications. Shortlisted candidates will then be called for an SSB (Services Selection Board) interview. This interview is the most crucial part of the selection process, involving personality tests, group tasks, psychological tests, etc.
Candidates who clear the SSB will be called for document verification and then a medical test. After successfully completing all these stages, candidates will be appointed to the position of Officer in the Indian Army.
How and Where to Apply
Candidates who wish to be a part of this recruitment must follow the easy steps given below:
- First, visit the official website of the Indian Army: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
- On the homepage, go to the "Officer Entry Apply/Login" section.
- If you have never registered before, click on "Registration" and fill in all your details.
- After completing the registration, log in and click on the "Apply Online" link.
- Fill in all the information requested there, upload the documents, and submit the form.
- After submitting the form, take a printout of it and keep it safe with you.
Salary and Training Information
Currently, the details of the salary offered under this recruitment have not been provided in the official notification. However, generally, an officer in the Indian Army receives an initial salary along with several allowances such as DA, HRA, uniform allowance, free medical, and accommodation facilities.
