Indian Army Recruitment 2026: The Indian Army released an official notification for the recruitment of 68th Short Service Commission (Technical) Men and Women (SSCW(Tech)-68) posts. There are 381 vacancies.
Candidates who have completed their Engineering Degree in the notified streams (Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical) are eligible to apply for these posts. Candidates can apply online through the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in from July 8, 2026, to August 6, 2026.
Indian Army SSCW (Tech)-68 Officer Women Official Notification PDF
Indian Army SSCW (Tech)-68 Officer Men Official Notification PDF
Indian Army Recruitment 2026 Full Details:
| Organization Name: | Indian Army |
| Job Category: | Defence Jobs |
| Post Name : | 68th Short Service Commission (Technical)Men, Women (SSCW(Tech)-68) |
| Vacancy: | 381 |
| Job Location: | Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gaya, Bihar |
| Apply Mode: | Online |
| Start Date: | 08 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date: | 06 Aug 2026 |
| Official Website: | www.joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Vacancy Details:
- Civil – 07
- Computer Science – 04
- Electrical – 03
- Electronics – 06
- Mechanical – 09
- SSCW (Tech)-68 (Widows of Defence Personnel) – 01
- SSCW (Non-Tech) (Non UPSC)-125 (Widows of Defence Personnel) – 01
- 68th Short Service Commission (Technical)Men – 350
Eligibility Criteria:
- Civil –
Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering / Architecture / Building Construction & Technology or notified equivalent streams.
Age Limit: 20 to 27 years as on 01 Apr 2027 (born between 01 Apr 2000 and 31 Mar 2007, both days inclusive).
- Computer Science –
Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering / Computer Technology / Information Technology or notified equivalent streams.
Age Limit: 20 to 27 years as on 01 Apr 2027 (born between 01 Apr 2000 and 31 Mar 2007, both days inclusive).
- Electrical –
Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering / Electrical and Electronics or notified equivalent streams.
Age Limit: 20 to 27 years as on 01 Apr 2027 (born between 01 Apr 2000 and 31 Mar 2007, both days inclusive).
- Electronics –
Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech in ECE / E& I / EE or notified equivalent streams.
Age Limit: 20 to 27 years as on 01 Apr 2027 (born between 01 Apr 2000 and 31 Mar 2007, both days inclusive).
- Mechanical –
Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering / Production / Industrial / Automobile / Aeronautical or notified equivalent streams.
Age Limit: 20 to 27 years as on 01 Apr 2027 (born between 01 Apr 2000 and 31 Mar 2007, both days inclusive).
- SSCW (Tech)-68 (Widows of Defence Personnel) –
Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech in any Engineering stream.
Age Limit: Maximum 35 years as on 01 Apr 2027.
- SSCW (Non-Tech) (Non UPSC)-125 (Widows of Defence Personnel) –
Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline.
Age Limit: Maximum 35 years as on 01 Apr 2027.
Salary Details:
- Civil – Rs 56,100/- per month stipend during training; CTC approx Rs 17-18 lac per annum on commissioning (Lieutenant, Level-10)
- Computer Science – Rs 56,100/- per month stipend during training; CTC approx Rs 17-18 lac per annum on commissioning (Lieutenant, Level-10)
- Electrical – Rs 56,100/- per month stipend during training; CTC approx Rs 17-18 lac per annum on commissioning (Lieutenant, Level-10)
- Electronics – Rs 56,100/- per month stipend during training; CTC approx Rs 17-18 lac per annum on commissioning (Lieutenant, Level-10)
- Mechanical – Rs 56,100/- per month stipend during training; CTC approx Rs 17-18 lac per annum on commissioning (Lieutenant, Level-10)
- SSCW (Tech)-68 (Widows of Defence Personnel) – Rs 56,100/- per month stipend during training; CTC approx Rs 17-18 lac per annum on commissioning (Lieutenant, Level-10)
- SSCW (Non-Tech) (Non UPSC)-125 (Widows of Defence Personnel) – Rs 56,100/- per month stipend during training; CTC approx Rs 17-18 lac per annum on commissioning (Lieutenant, Level-10)
Selection Process
- Online Registration and Application
- Shortlisting of applications based on cut-off percentage of marks (stream-wise)
- Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview (Two-stage, five days)
- Medical Examination
- Preparation of Merit List (stream-wise)
Apply Procedure:
- Candidates will be required to apply online through the Indian Army website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. No other means / mode of application shall be accepted. Applications will be accepted from 08 Jul 2026 to 06 Aug 2026.
Dates to remember
- Start date to send the application form: 08 Jul 2026
- Last date to send the application form: 06 Aug 2026
Important Links
| Indian Army Official Website | Click Here |
| Indian Army Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Indian Army Online Application Form | Click Here |
