The Indian Army has officially released the notification for the 68th Short Service Commission (Technical) Men Course, scheduled to commence in April 2027. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for unmarried male engineering graduates to join the Indian Army as commissioned officers under the Short Service Commission (SSC).
Indian Army SSC (Tech) 68th Men Entry (April 2027) Notification Released
The online application process begins on 9 July 2026 and will remain open until 7 August 2026. Interested candidates can submit their applications through the Indian Army’s official recruitment portal. No application fee is required for any category of candidates.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be unmarried male engineering graduates or final-year engineering students who can produce proof of passing their degree before the prescribed deadline. Candidates should be between 20 and 27 years of age as on 1 April 2027, meaning they should have been born between 1 April 2000 and 31 March 2007. Age relaxation is available for eligible categories as per Indian Army rules.
Engineering Streams
Vacancies have been notified in several engineering disciplines, including:
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Other notified engineering streams
The exact distribution of vacancies varies according to the engineering branch.
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of multiple stages:
- Shortlisting of applications
- Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
Only candidates who successfully clear all stages will receive joining instructions for the April 2027 course.
Training and Commission
Selected candidates will undergo training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. After successfully completing the training programme, they will be granted a Short Service Commission as officers in the Indian Army and will begin serving in various technical branches.
Key Highlights
- Recruitment: Indian Army SSC (Technical) 68th Men Course
- Course Commencement: April 2027
- Application Period: 9 July 2026 to 7 August 2026
- Total Vacancies (Men): 350
- Overall Vacancies (Men & Women): 381
- Educational Qualification: Engineering Degree in the relevant discipline
- Age Limit: 20–27 years (as on 1 April 2027)
- Application Fee: Nil
- Training Academy: Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
The SSC (Tech) 68th Entry provides engineering graduates with an opportunity to build a career as commissioned officers while serving the nation. Along with professional growth, candidates receive leadership training, attractive pay and allowances, and the honour of wearing the Indian Army uniform.
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