Here are the full and verified details for the Indian Army SSC (Technical) Entry 2025 (66th SSC‑Tech for men and 37th SSCW‑Tech for women):
Overview & Vacancy Details
Scheme: Short Service Commission (SSC) for Technical Candidates (Women and Men); plus widows of defence personnel for tech/non‑tech.
Total Vacancies: 379
Men (SSC‑Tech‑66): 350 posts
Women (SSCW‑Tech‑37): 29 posts
Widows (defence personnel): 2 posts (1 Tech + 1 Non‑Tech)
Training to begin at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, in April 2026
. Important Dates
Notification Released: 23 July 2025
Online Application Window:
Starts: 23 July 2025 (approx. 3 PM)
Ends: 21 August 2025 (by 3 PM)
Offline Application for Widows Only: Submit by 29 August 2025 via postal route to Directorate General of Recruiting
MaruGujarat.in Official Website
. Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal, or persons of Indian origin migrated from specified countries (e.g. Pakistan, Sri Lanka, East Africa) with eligibility certificate, as per norms
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Age Limit (as on 1 Apr 2026):
SSC‑Tech Men & SSCW‑Tech Women: 20 to 27 years (Born between 01 Apr 1999 and 01 Apr 2006)
Widows (Tech/Non-Tech): up to 35 years
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Educational Qualification:
Must be a BE/B. Tech or final year students in specified engineering streams; degree completion proof required by 1 Apr 2026
SSBC rack
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Stream-wise break-down (Men/Women):
Civil: 75 / 7
Mechanical: 101 / 9
Electrical: 33 / 3
Electronics: 64 / 6
Computer Science/IT: 60 / 4
Others (misc.): ~17 total across categories
. Selection Process
Shortlisting: Based on academic qualifications and aggregate marks up to the last semester/year
SSB Interview: Two stages — initial stage (OIR & PPDT) and main stage (psychological tests, group tasks). Located at centres in Allahabad, Bhopal, Bengaluru,
Medical Examination: For SSB-recommended candidates.
Final Merit List & Offer: Based on SSB performance + medical fitness.
Note: There is no written exam; SSB interview is the only testing criterion post shortlisting
. Training Pay & Service Details
Stipend during training: ₹56,000/month at OTA
Post-training Pay Scale (as commissioned officers):
Lieutenant: Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500)
Captain: Level 10B
Major and above up to Level 17/18 depending on rank
. Fees & Application Steps
Application Fee: Nil — free for all categories
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How to Apply:
Male & Female candidates:
Apply online via joinindianarmy.nic.in, register under Officer Entry, complete forms, upload documents and photograph, submit and retain printouts
Widows of Defence Personnel:
Download offline form and submit by post before 29 August 2025 to DG Recruiting as per guidelines
. Summary Table
Parameter Details
Vacancies 350 (men) + 29 (women) + 2 widows = 381
Apply Online 23 July – 21 Aug 2025
Eligible Age (Tech) 20–27 years (born 1 Apr 1999 to 1 Apr 2006)
Education BE/B.Tech or final-year student
Selection Academic shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical → Merit List
Training start April 2026 at OTA Chennai
Stipend/Salary ₹56,000 during training; pay as per officer rank afterwards
Application Fee Nil
Additional Tips for Applicants
Ensure your engineering stream is listed under available vacancies.
Final-year students must submit provisional certificate by April 1, 2026.
Begin SSB preparation early: practice OIR, PPDT, group tasks, and psychological tests.
Keep scanned documents ready well before applying.
Send official offline application carefully if you’re a widow of defence personnel, ensuring delivery by the deadline.