Indian Army SSC Tech 66th Men & 37th Women Entry 2025: Notification Out for April 2026 Course at OTA Chennai, Apply Online at joinindianarmy.nic.in

The Indian Army has officially released the much-anticipated notification for the 66th Short Service Commission (Technical) Men and 37th Short Service Commission (Technical) Women courses, scheduled to commence in April 2026 at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. This prestigious opportunity invites applications from unmarried male and female engineering graduates, as well as widows of defence personnel who died in service, to join the Indian Army as commissioned officers in the technical branches.

The online application window is now open on the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in and will remain active until August 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM. No application fee is required for submitting the online form.

Key Highlights

Parameter	Details
Organization	Indian Army
Course Name	SSC Tech 66 Men & SSC Tech 37 Women
Total Vacancies	379
Men	350
Women	29
Widows of Defence Personnel	2 (1 Tech, 1 Non-Tech)
Course Start Date	April 2026
Training Location	OTA Chennai
Application Mode	Online only
Application Dates	July 16 to August 14, 2025
Official Website	joinindianarmy.nic.in

 

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality:
Applicants must be:

• A citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before Jan 1, 1962, or
• A person of Indian origin from select countries with a certificate of eligibility.

Age Limit (as on April 1, 2026):

• SSC Tech Men/Women: 20 to 27 years (born between April 2, 1999, and April 1, 2006)
• Widows of Defence Personnel: Up to 35 years

Educational Qualification:

• SSC Tech Men/Women: B.E./B.Tech in the relevant engineering stream or final-year students (with proof of passing by April 1, 2026)
• Widows (Tech): B.E./B.Tech in any stream
• Widows (Non-Tech): Graduation in any discipline

Marital Status:

• Tech Entries: Unmarried
• Widows Entry: Eligible regardless of current marital status

Selection Process

Shortlisting: Based on aggregate engineering marks and cut-off percentage

SSB Interview: Five-day assessment at SSB centers in Allahabad, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Kapurthala. It includes:

Stage I: OIR Test and PPDT

Stage II: Psychological tests, GTO tasks, and Personal Interview

Medical Examination: Only for those who clear the SSB

Merit List: Based on SSB performance and medical fitness

Final Joining: As per order of merit and availability of vacancies

Training and Commissioning

• Duration: 49 weeks at OTA Chennai
• Stipend During Training: ₹56,100 per month
• Commissioned Rank: Lieutenant on successful completion
• Post-Training Qualification: PG Diploma in Defence Management and Strategic Studies (University of Madras)

Service Tenure:

• Initial term: 10 years
• Extension: Up to 4 years
• Option for Permanent Commission (PC) after 10 years, subject to eligibility

Pay and Allowances

• Pay Level 10: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
• Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 per month
• Other Benefits:
  • Technical Allowance
  • Field Area Allowances
  • Free Ration, Uniform, Medical Cover
  • Education and Transport Allowances
  • Pension, Gratuity, and Insurance

Promotion Timeline

• Lieutenant: On commissioning
• Captain: 2 years of service
• Major: 6 years
• Lt Colonel: 13 years

How to Apply

• Visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
• Click on ‘Officer Entry Apply/Login’, then register (if new)
• Use login credentials to access the dashboard
• Select ‘Apply Online’ under Officer Selection
• Complete the form and upload required documents
• Submit and take a printout for future reference

Note: There is no application fee. Ensure all entries are correct and documents are in order.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	July 16, 2025
Application Last Date	August 14, 2025
Cut-Off List Announcement	March 2026 (Tentative)
SSB Interview Dates	To be notified
Course Commencement	April 2026

Why Join Indian Army SSC Tech?

• Proud Service: Serve in a leadership role in one of the world’s most respected armed forces
• Structured Career Path: With promotions, allowances, and long-term security
• Comprehensive Benefits: Housing, healthcare, pension, education, and travel
• Prestigious Training: OTA Chennai provides a rigorous and transformative experience

Note: Candidates are advised to read the detailed official notification and eligibility guidelines before applying. Any incorrect or incomplete information may lead to disqualification at a later stage.

For more details and updates, visit joinindianarmy.nic.in

Direct PDF Link: Indian Army SSC Tech 66 & 37 Notification 2025 PDF