Indian Army SSC Tech 66th Men Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 350 Vacancies
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- 1 Indian Army SSC Tech 66th Men Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 350 Vacancies
- 1.1 1. Job Overview
- 1.2 2. Organization Name
- 1.3 3. Post Name
- 1.4 4. Total Vacancies
- 1.5 5. Application Mode
- 1.6 6. Who Can Apply
- 1.7 7. Job Location
- 1.8 8. Important Dates
- 1.9 9. Application Fee
- 1.10 10. Age Limit (as on 01 April 2026)
- 1.11 11. Educational Qualification
- 1.12 12. Engineering Streams Eligible
- 1.13 13. Selection Process
- 1.14 14. Salary / Pay Scale
- 1.15 15. Physical Standards (Minimum)
- 1.16 16. Tenure and Promotion
- 1.17 17. How to Apply
- 1.18 18. Syllabus and Exam Pattern
- 1.19 19. Official Notification & Apply Link
- 1.20 20. Important Instructions
Post Date: 24 July 2025
Last Date: 22 August 2025 (03:00 PM)

1. Job Overview
The Indian Army has released the official notification for the 66th Short Service Commission (Technical) for Men. This course will commence in April 2026 at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. Engineering graduates who are unmarried and meet eligibility criteria can apply online from 24 July to 22 August 2025.
2. Organization Name
Indian Army
3. Post Name
Short Service Commission (SSC Tech) – 66th Men Course (April 2026)
4. Total Vacancies
350 Vacancies in various engineering streams.
5. Application Mode
Online
6. Who Can Apply
Unmarried male engineering graduates from across India.
7. Job Location
All India (Training at Officers Training Academy, Chennai)
8. Important Dates
- Online Application Start: 24 July 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 22 August 2025 (03:00 PM)
- SSB Interview Date: To be notified
- Course Start: April 2026
9. Application Fee
No application fee is required to apply.
10. Age Limit (as on 01 April 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 27 years (Born between 01 Apr 1999 and 31 Mar 2006)
11. Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed or be in the final year of their BE/B.Tech degree in the notified engineering disciplines. Final year candidates must produce their degree and mark sheets by 01 April 2026.
12. Engineering Streams Eligible
Major streams include:
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science / IT / AI & ML / Data Science
- Electrical / Electronics / Communication / Instrumentation
- Mechanical / Automobile / Production / Industrial
- Other special streams: Biotechnology, Plastic Tech, Remote Sensing, Avionics, etc.
13. Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on engineering percentage
- SSB Interview (5 Days)
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
14. Salary / Pay Scale
- During Training: ₹56,100/- per month
- After Commission:
- Lieutenant: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
- Captain: ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900
- Major and higher ranks as per 7th CPC
15. Physical Standards (Minimum)
- 2.4 KM Run in 10 min 30 sec
- 40 Push-ups, 6 Pull-ups
- 30 Sit-ups, Squats & Lunges
- Basic Swimming knowledge required
16. Tenure and Promotion
The initial tenure is for 10 years (extendable to 14 years). Promotions are performance-based and include the possibility of Permanent Commission (PC) based on eligibility and availability.
17. How to Apply
- Visit joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Click on “Officer Entry Apply/Login”
- Register and fill the SSC Tech 66 Men application form
- Submit the form and download the application printout
18. Syllabus and Exam Pattern
No written exam. Selection is purely based on academic performance and performance in the SSB Interview, which includes:
- Psychological Tests
- Group Tasks
- Personal Interview
- Medical Fitness
19. Official Notification & Apply Link
20. Important Instructions
Candidates must ensure all entered details match their educational documents. Mismatch or incomplete forms will result in disqualification. Read the complete notification before applying.
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