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Indian Army — 68th Short Service Commission (Technical) — Men & Women Course (Apr 2027)
Indian Army
380
Vacancies
7 Aug 2026
Last Date
11 Jul 2026
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The Indian Army has released notifications for the 68th Short Service Commission (Tech) Men and Women entry schemes. A total of 380 vacancies are available for engineering graduates, with specific provisions for war widows of defence personnel. Applications must be submitted online via the official portal by early August 2026.
Critical Warning
Any mismatch between the engineering stream name on the degree certificate and the online application will lead to immediate cancellation of candidature.
Document Note
DigiLocker certificates will NOT be accepted in lieu of original documents.
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Application Start (Women) | 08 Jul 2026 | — |
| Application Start (Men) | 09 Jul 2026 | — |
| Application End (Women) | 06 Aug 2026 | 15:00 Hr |
| Application End (Men) | 07 Aug 2026 | 15:00 Hr |
| Widow Application Deadline | 21 Aug 2026 | Offline submission |
Pay Scale
Stipend during Training
₹56,100 per month
Salary on Commissioning (CTC)
Approx. ₹17-18 lakh per annum
Vacancy Details
Vacancy Distribution (Men - Total 350)
| Core Stream | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civil / Architecture | 75 |
| Computer Science / IT | 60 |
| Electrical | 33 |
| Electronics & allied | 64 |
| Mechanical / Production / Automobile / Aeronautical | 101 |
| Misc. Engg (Plastic, Bio-Medical, Metallurgical, Textile, Mining, Nuclear, Chemical, etc.) | 17 |
Vacancy Distribution (Women - Total 30)
| Core Stream | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civil / Architecture | 07 |
| Computer Science / IT | 04 |
| Electrical | 03 |
| Electronics | 06 |
| Mechanical (incl. Aeronautical/Aerospace) | 09 |
| Widows (Tech + Non-Tech) | 1 + 1 |
- *Widows of martyred defence personnel are eligible for specific reserved vacancies.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Engineering degree (B.E./B.Tech) in notified streams.
- Final-year students are eligible provided they pass the degree exam by 01 Apr 2027.
- Widows (Non-Tech) can have graduation in any discipline.
- Unmarried male/female candidates only (widows of martyred defence personnel are exempt from marital status condition).
Age Limit
Age as on 01 Apr 2027:
- General candidates: 20 to 27 years (born between 01 Apr 2000 and 31 Mar 2007).
- Widows: Maximum 35 years.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Not mentioned |
Selection Process
1
Application Submission
2
Shortlisting of Applications
3
SSB Interview (5 Days)
4
Medical Examination
5
Merit List & Joining
How to Apply
- 1Step 1: Visit the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
- 2Step 2: Register and complete the online application form.
- 3Step 3: Ensure engineering stream nomenclature matches degree certificates exactly.
- 4Step 4: Submit the application before the deadline.
- 5Step 5: Widows must apply offline to Dte Gen of Rtg, IHQ MoD (Army), New Delhi.
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