Army SSC Tech Entry 2025: The Indian Army has released the official notification for the 65th Short Service Commission (Tech) Men and 36th Short Service Commission (Tech) Women course commencing in October 2025. This recruitment drive also includes vacancies for widows of defense personnel in technical and non-technical (non-UPSC) categories. Eligible candidates, including engineering graduates and widows of defense personnel, can apply online for a chance to serve in the Indian Army.
This opportunity is open to both men and women candidates, with training scheduled at the Pre-Commissioning Training Academy (PCTA). Below are the details for the Indian Army SSC Tech Recruitment 2025.
Indian Army SSC Tech Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Army |
| Course Name | SSC Tech 65 (Men) and SSC Tech 36 (Women) |
| Notification Date | January 7, 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 350 (Men), 29 (Women), 2 (Widows) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Salary/Pay Scale | As per rank and pay matrix |
| Eligible for Male/Female | Both |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Indian Army SSC Tech Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | January 7, 2025 (3:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply | February 5, 2025 (3:00 PM) |
| Course Commencement | October 2025 |
Indian Army SSC Tech Application Fee
There is no application fee for this recruitment.
Indian Army SSC Tech Vacancies, Eligibility, Qualification, Age Limit
Vacancies
- SSC (Tech) Men: 350
- SSC (Tech) Women: 29
- Widows of Defense Personnel: 2 (1 Technical, 1 Non-Technical)
Eligibility and Qualification
- SSC (Tech) Men/Women: Candidates must have passed or be in the final year of an Engineering degree in the relevant field.
- Widows of Defense Personnel (Technical): BE/B.Tech in any Engineering stream.
- Widows of Defense Personnel (Non-Technical): Graduation in any discipline.
Age Limit
- SSC (Tech) Men/Women: 20 to 27 years (Born between October 2, 1998, and October 1, 2005).
- Widows of Defense Personnel: Maximum 35 years as of October 1, 2025.
Indian Army SSC Tech Selection Process
The selection process involves the following stages:
- Shortlisting of Applications: Based on the cumulative percentage of marks in the required qualification.
- SSB Interview: Conducted in two stages.
- Medical Examination: For candidates recommended after the SSB Interview.
- Final Merit List: Based on SSB scores and medical fitness.
Indian Army SSC Tech Training
- Training will be conducted at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai.
- Duration of training: 49 weeks.
- Training is fully sponsored by the Government of India.
Indian Army SSC Tech Important Links
| Indian Army SSC Tech Official Notification | Notification |
| Indian Army SSC Tech Apply Online | Online Form |
| Join Indian Army Official Website | Indian Army |