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Indian Army SSC (Tech) Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 381 Vacancies
Indian Army SSC Tech Recruitment 2025: The Indian Army has officially announced recruitment for the 66th SSC Technical Course (April 2026 batch), inviting applications from eligible unmarried male/female Engineering graduates and widows of defense personnel. A total of 381 vacancies are available across diverse engineering disciplines.
📌 Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Army |
| Entry Scheme | SSC Technical Entry – 66th Course |
| Total Vacancies | 381 (350 Men, 29 Women, 1 Widow‑Tech, 1 Widow‑Non‑Tech) |
| Residency | Across India |
| Educational Qualification | B.E. / B.Tech in any engineering branch; Graduation |
| Age Limit (as on 01 Apr 2026) | 20–27 yrs (Widows: max 35 yrs) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Apply Start | 23 July 2025, 3 PM |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 August 2025, 3 PM (Offline for widows by 29 Aug) |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
📝 Vacancy Distribution
| Post Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SSC (Tech) – Men | 350 |
| SSC (Tech) – Women | 29 |
| SSCW (Tech) – Widow of Defense | 1 |
| SSCW (Non-Tech) – Widow (non‑engineering) | 1 |
| Total | 381 |
🎓 Eligibility & Age Criteria
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech in engineering; non‑tech widow: Graduation |
| Age Limit (as on 01 Apr 2026) | 20–27 years; widows max 35 years |
| Nationality & Marital Status | Indian citizen; unmarried male/female; widows only for reserved posts |
🧩 Selection Process
- Application Shortlisting (based on % in engineering/Graduation)
- SSB Interview – Stage I & II
- Medical Examination
- Final Training at PCTA, OTA Gaya in April 2026
📆 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Opens | 23 July 2025, 3 PM |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 August 2025, 3 PM |
| Offline Apply (Widows) | 29 August 2025 |
| Course Start | April 2026 (for selected) |
🔗 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification (Men) |
| Apply Online Link | Apply Now |
| Official Indian Army Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
❓ FAQs – SSC (Tech) Entry 2025
Que. 1: How many vacancies are available in SSC (Tech) Entry 2025?
Ans. 381 vacancies: 350 for men, 29 for women, plus 2 reserved for widows (tech & non-tech).
Que. 2: What is the age eligibility?
Ans. For SSC Tech: 20 to 27 years as of 1 April 2026. Widows (Tech/Non-Tech) are eligible up to 35 years.
Que. 3: Is there an application fee for candidates?
Ans. No application fee is required for any category.
Que. 4: What qualifications are needed?
Ans. Engineering graduates (B.E./B.Tech) in any branch; widows with graduation degree are eligible for non-tech post.
Que. 5: How are candidates selected?
Ans. Selection involves shortlisting by marks, followed by SSB Interviews (2-stage), medical examination, and induction course starting April 2026.
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