Indian Army SSC Tech 66th Men Recruitment 2025 – Apply for Engineering Short Service Commission (APR 2026 Batch)
Indian Army
has released the official notification for the 66th Short Service Commission
(Technical) Men Course commencing in April 2026 at the Pre-Commission
Training Academy (PCTA), Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. Eligible
engineering graduates can apply online for this prestigious opportunity
from 16 July 2025 to 14 August 2025 through the official website joinindianarmy.nic.in. The
recruitment is for unmarried male candidates only.
SSC Tech 66 Men Recruitment 2025 – Overview
|
Particulars |
Details |
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Organization |
Indian Army |
|
Course |
SSC Tech 66th
Men – Engineering Entry |
|
Batch Start |
April 2026 |
|
Total Vacancies |
As per branch
availability (finalized later) |
|
Eligible Branches |
Engineering graduates
from specified disciplines |
|
Training Location |
Officers
Training Academy, Chennai |
|
Application Mode |
Online |
|
Official Website |
Important Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Online Registration
Start |
16 July 2025 |
|
Last Date to Apply |
14 August
2025 |
|
SSB Interview Dates |
Will be notified later |
|
Course Commencement |
April 2026 |
Application Fee
🟢 No application fee
is required for this recruitment. Application is completely free.
Eligibility Criteria
|
Post
Name |
Eligibility |
|
SSC Technical Officer (Men) |
- Engineering Degree (Final Year or Completed) in
eligible streams listed in the notification- Candidates in the final year
must complete their degree before 01 April 2026 and submit proof by 01
April 2026- Must be unmarried male Indian citizen |
Age Limit (as on 01 April 2026)
- Minimum:
20 years
- Maximum:
27 years
👉 (Born between 02 April 1999 and 01 April 2006 inclusive)
Branch-wise Eligibility (Engineering Disciplines)
|
Engineering Stream |
Equivalent Discipline Accepted |
|
Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Computer
Science, IT, etc. |
Varies by branch as listed in the official notification |
Candidates must check the official PDF for the complete list
of accepted disciplines.
Selection Process
The selection for SSC Tech 66 Men includes:
- Shortlisting
of Applications (based on cutoff % set by the board)
- SSB
Interview (5-day process)
- Medical
Examination
- Final
Merit List (prepared based on SSB performance)
✅ No written exam is
conducted.
Training Details
- Training
will be held at OTA Chennai for a period of 49 weeks.
- On
successful completion, candidates will be granted Short Service
Commission in the rank of Lieutenant.
Stipend & Salary
- During
training: ₹56,100/month (Level 10)
- After
Commission: Regular salary as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 10 + allowances
How to Apply for Indian Army SSC Tech 66 Men 2025
- Visit
the official website joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Click
on “Officers Entry – Apply/Login”
- Register
using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Complete
the online application form
- Submit
the form before 14 August 2025
Important Links
|
Action |
Link |
|
Apply Online |
Registration | Login |
|
Download Official Notification |
|
|
Official Website |
 |
| Indian Army |
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