Indian Army SSC Tech 68 and SSCW Tech 68 cut-off marks announced, SSB interviews next
The Indian Army has released the cut-off marks for the SSC Tech 68 and SSCW Tech 68 courses, opening the next stage of the selection process for engineering graduates and eligible women candidates. Those who have cleared the required percentage criteria have been shortlisted for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, and the date selection link is now open for them to pick their interview slots through the official Indian Army portal.
The SSC Tech 68 course is meant for male engineering graduates, while SSCW Tech 68 is the corresponding Short Service Commission technical entry for women. Both courses are scheduled to commence in April 2027 and are intended for candidates with technical qualifications who may serve in key roles in the Army. The source material also notes that these opportunities are available to widows of defence personnel, reflecting the broader scope of the entry and its relevance to military families.
SSC Tech and SSCW Tech: What the courses offer
The Short Service Commission technical entries are designed for candidates with engineering backgrounds. SSC Tech 68 covers men, while SSCW Tech 68 is for women. The courses are structured around technical proficiency in different engineering disciplines, which is essential for the responsibilities candidates would take on after joining the Army.
For aspirants, these entries are among the most closely watched recruitment routes because the initial shortlisting is based on academic performance in the relevant engineering stream. The newly announced cut-offs now determine who moves forward to the SSB stage, where candidates will be assessed further.
At present, the key development is that the Army has officially published stream-wise cut-off percentages for both the men’s and women’s technical courses. These marks are being used to shortlist candidates for the interview round.
SSC Tech 68 cut-off marks
For SSC Tech 68, the cut-off percentages vary by engineering discipline. Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and Miscellaneous Engineering all stand at 60 per cent. Computer Science has the highest cut-off in this category at 78 per cent.
| S. No. | Engineering Stream | Cut Off % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civil | 60% |
| 2 | Computer Science | 78% |
| 3 | Electrical | 60% |
| 4 | Electronics | 60% |
| 5 | Mechanical | 60% |
| 6 | Miscellaneous Engineering | 60% |
SSCW Tech 68 cut-off marks
The women’s technical entry has also seen stream-wise cut-offs announced. For SSCW Tech 68, Civil and Mechanical are both at 60 per cent. Computer Science has been set at 89 per cent, Electrical at 71 per cent and Electronics at 78 per cent.
| S. No. | Engineering Stream | Cut Off % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civil | 60% |
| 2 | Computer Science | 89% |
| 3 | Electrical | 71% |
| 4 | Electronics | 78% |
| 5 | Mechanical | 60% |
What happens next for shortlisted candidates
Candidates who have met the prescribed cut-off marks have been shortlisted for the SSB Interview. The date selection link has opened for these candidates, allowing them to choose their interview dates in the coming period. Those eligible are being advised to log in to their profiles on the official Indian Army portal and select their preferred dates to secure a slot.
The publication of the cut-offs is an important step in the recruitment cycle because it moves the process from academic shortlisting to the interview stage. For engineering graduates applying through SSC Tech 68 and SSCW Tech 68, the next phase will now depend on completing the date selection process and preparing for the SSB round.
