SSC Tech 66 and SSCW Tech 37 Notification Indian Army: Apply Now

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SSC Tech 66 and SSCW Tech 37 Notification

The Indian Army has released notifications for the Short Service Commission (SSC) (Tech)-66 for Men and SSCW (Tech)-37 for Women, inviting applications from eligible candidates for commissioning as officers. These notifications outline the recruitment process for unmarried male and female engineering graduates, as well as widows of defense personnel (for women), to join the Pre-Commissioning Training Academy (PCTA) starting in April 2026. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of both notifications, covering eligibility, application process, selection procedure, training, and other critical details.

1. Overview

The SSC (Tech)-66 Men and SSCW (Tech)-37 Women courses aim to recruit engineering graduates for a Short Service Commission in the Indian Army. The training for successful candidates will commence in April 2026 at PCTA. The application periods and key details are summarized below:

Aspect SSC (Tech)-66 Men SSCW (Tech)-37 Women
Target Group Unmarried male engineering graduates Unmarried female engineering graduates and widows of defense personnel who died in harness
Course Commencement April 2026 at PCTA April 2026 at PCTA
Application Period 24 July 2025 (1500 hrs) to 22 August 2025 (1500 hrs) 23 July 2025 (1500 hrs) to 21 August 2025 (1500 hrs)
Offline Application (Widows) Not applicable 29 August 2025 (for widows, to Directorate General of Recruiting)

2. Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility requirements ensure candidates meet nationality, age, educational, and physical standards. The criteria are largely similar but include specific provisions for women, particularly widows.

2.1 Nationality

  • Both Entries:
    • A citizen of India.
    • A subject of Nepal.
    • A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam) with the intention of permanently settling in India or Nepal.
    • Non-Indian citizens (except Gorkha subjects of Nepal) may require a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India.

2.2 Age Limit

  • SSC (Tech)-66 Men: 20 to 27 years as of 01 April 2026 (born between 01 April 1999 and 31 March 2006, inclusive).
  • SSCW (Tech)-37 Women: Age limit not explicitly stated in the provided document but typically aligns with the men’s entry (20–27 years). Widows may have different age criteria, subject to Army regulations.

2.3 Educational Qualification

  • Both Entries:
    • Candidates must have passed an Engineering Degree or be in the final year of an Engineering Degree course.
    • Final-year candidates must submit proof of passing by 01 April 2026, along with marksheets for all semesters/years.
    • Cumulative percentage of marks must meet the approved cut-off; failure results in cancellation of candidature.
    • Candidates with final exams scheduled after 01 April 2026 are ineligible.
    • For final-year candidates:
      • Cumulative percentage up to the 6th semester (3rd year) for Engineering, 8th semester (4th year) for B. Architecture, or 2nd semester (1st year) for M.Sc. must meet the cut-off.
      • Post-final results, the cumulative percentage must still meet the cut-off, or candidature will be cancelled.
  • SSCW (Tech)-37 Women (Widows):
    • Eligible for SSC (Non-Tech/Non-UPSC) entry if they meet the specified educational qualifications (not necessarily engineering for non-tech entry).

2.4 Physical Standards (SSC (Tech)-66 Men)

  • Physical Fitness:
    • 2.4 km run: 10 minutes 30 seconds.
    • Push-ups: 40.
    • Pull-ups: 5.
    • Sit-ups: 30.
    • Squats: Two sets of 30 repetitions.
    • Lunges: Two sets of 10 repetitions.
    • Swimming: Basic knowledge required.
  • SSCW (Tech)-37 Women: Physical standards not detailed in the provided document but typically align with Army requirements for women, available at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.

3. Vacancies and Engineering Streams

  • SSC (Tech)-66 Men: Specific vacancy details not provided in the document but are stream-specific, with only notified engineering streams and their AICTE-approved equivalents accepted.
  • SSCW (Tech)-37 Women: Includes a table of eligible engineering streams and their equivalents. Below is a partial list from the document:
Core Engineering Stream Equivalent Streams (AICTE Approved) Vacancies
Computer Science/Engineering Computer and Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering and Application, Computer Networking, Computer Science and Technology, Computer Science and Information Technology, Computer Science and System Engineering, Computing in Computing, Computing in Multimedia, Computing in Software, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Mathematics and Computing, Computer Engineering (Software Engineering), Computer Science & Engineering (Networks) Not specified in provided text
  • Note: Any variation in stream nomenclature between the degree certificate/marksheet and the application will result in cancellation of candidature.

4. Application Process

4.1 General Requirements

  • Online Application:
    • Men: Apply online from 24 July 2025 to 22 August 2025.
    • Women: Apply online from 23 July 2025 to 21 August 2025.
    • Multiple applications from the same candidate will lead to cancellation.
  • Stream Nomenclature: Must match exactly with degree certificate/marksheet.
  • Name Variations: Candidates with discrepancies in name, parents’ names, or date of birth must submit an affidavit or government-issued document (e.g., PAN card, passport) for verification.
  • Serving Armed Forces Personnel: Must inform their Commanding Officer and provide a countersigned application for SSB.

4.2 Documents Required for SSB

Candidates must carry the following self-attested documents and originals to the SSB interview:

Document Details Notes
Application Printout Signed with self-attested photograph One copy required
Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate Proof of date of birth, candidate’s name, parents’ names No other documents (e.g., admit card) accepted
Class 12 Certificate and Marksheet Required for verification Diploma holders submit equivalent certificates
Engineering Degree/Provisional Degree Issued by recognized university, not older than 6 months at joining -
Marksheets All semesters/years -
CGPA Conversion Certificate Issued by university/college for percentage conversion -
Final-Year Certificate From Principal/Head stating final-year status and result declaration by 01 April 2026 For final-year candidates
Declaration (Final-Year Candidates) Stating proof of passing will be submitted by 01 April 2026 Failure to submit leads to cancellation
Civil Verification Documents (Women) As required -
Widows’ Documents (Women) Part II Order of marriage, demise, casualty reports, attested by MP Directorate or Record Office Envelope superscribed with officer/JCO/OR details
  • Note: Failure to carry required documents results in cancellation of candidature. Originals are verified and returned at SSB.

4.3 Offline Application (Widows, SSCW Only)

  • Widows of defense personnel apply offline to:
    • Directorate General of Recruiting, AIT/GGO Section, AG’s Branch, Integrated HQ, Ministry of Defence (Army), West Block-III, R K Puram, New Delhi-110066.
  • Deadline: 29 August 2025.
  • Applications must be complete; late or incomplete submissions are rejected.

5. Selection Procedure

5.1 Shortlisting

  • Applications are shortlisted based on cumulative percentage of marks up to the final semester/year, with cut-offs applied per engineering stream.
  • Final-year candidates are provisionally allowed if their marks up to the 6th semester (Engineering), 8th semester (B.Arch), or 2nd semester (M.Sc.) meet the cut-off.
  • Post-final results, marks must still meet the cut-off, or candidature is cancelled.
  • The vacancy-to-call-up ratio is decided by the Directorate General of Recruiting.

5.2 SSB Interview

  • Two-Stage Process:
    • Stage 1: Candidates failing return the same day.
    • Stage 2: Successful candidates proceed to medical examination.
  • Selection Centre allotment is communicated via email.

5.3 Medical Examination

  • Conducted as per standards at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
  • Proceedings are confidential, and the Directorate General of Recruiting has no role in medical boards.

5.4 Merit List

  • Prepared engineering stream/subject-wise based on SSB marks.
  • In case of equal SSB marks, older candidates rank higher.
  • Qualifying at SSB does not guarantee final selection; only merit-listed candidates are selected.

6. Type of Commission

  • Grant of Commission:
    • Candidates are granted SSC on probation as Lieutenant upon reporting to PCTA or course commencement.
    • Pay and allowances are provided post-training completion.
  • Confirmation:
    • Confirmed as SSC (Technical) Lieutenant after successful training.
  • Ante Date Seniority:
    • Men and Women (Engineering Graduates): One year seniority from the date of commission.
    • Widows (SSCW Non-Tech): No ante date seniority.
  • Service Tenure:
    • Initial 10 years, extendable by 4 years if eligible and approved.
    • Officers can seek release after 5 years with Army HQ approval (except those in specialized courses, who must refund training costs).
    • Permanent Commission (PC) may be sought, subject to eligibility.

7. Training

  • Location: Officers Training Academy (OTA).
  • Duration: 49 weeks.
  • Marriage Restrictions:
    • Candidates cannot marry during training or live with parents/guardians.
    • Marriage during training or post-application (before induction) leads to discharge and liability to refund training costs.
  • Cost of Training:
    • Fully funded by the government.
    • Withdrawal for non-medical reasons or reasons within the candidate’s control requires refunding training costs.
  • Qualification Awarded: Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management and Strategic Studies.
  • Suitability: If deemed unsuitable within six months of commissioning, the commission may be terminated.

8. Service Conditions

  • Allocation: Final allocation of Arms/Services is at the discretion of Integrated HQ, Ministry of Defence (Army), with no objections permitted.
  • Service Liability: Officers may serve anywhere in the world as per Army requirements.
  • Release Provisions:
    • Officers can apply for release after 5 years, subject to Army HQ approval.
    • During extended tenure, release is restricted for reasons like taking civil jobs or starting/joining a business.
  • Allowances:
    • Uniform Allowance: ₹25,000 (subsumed into Dress Allowance).
    • Defense-specific allowances enhanced by an unspecified rate (noted as $5, 1, 1, ... in the women’s document, likely a formatting error).

9. Additional Notes

  • Disciplinary Restrictions:
    • Candidates previously withdrawn from NDA, IMA, OTA, Naval Academy, or Air Force Academy on disciplinary grounds are ineligible.
    • Candidates arrested or convicted by a criminal court face cancellation if discovered during selection or training.
  • Travel Allowance:
    • AC-2 Tier rail or bus fare (including sleeper charges) within India for first-time SSB attendees.
    • Not applicable for repeat applications for the same commission type.
  • Queries:
    • Directed to www.joinindianarmy.nic.in via the Feedback/Query option.
    • Queries received 3 days before application closing are prioritized.
  • Data Accuracy:
    • Discrepancies in name, parents’ names, or date of birth (per Matriculation Certificate) lead to cancellation.
    • Only one application per candidate is allowed; multiple submissions result in cancellation.

Conclusion

The SSC (Tech)-66 Men and SSCW (Tech)-37 Women notifications provide a structured pathway for engineering graduates and eligible widows to serve as officers in the Indian Army. Both entries emphasize stringent eligibility criteria, precise documentation, and a rigorous selection process, culminating in a 49-week training program at OTA. Candidates must adhere to deadlines, ensure accuracy in applications, and meet academic and physical standards to secure a commission. For further details, candidates should refer to www.joinindianarmy.nic.in

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