Indian Army Recruitment 2025 – 66th Short Service Commission (Tech) Men | 350 Vacancies
The Indian Army has invited applications from eligible unmarried Male Engineering Graduates for the 66th Short Service Commission (Technical) Course, which is scheduled to commence in April 2026 at the Pre-Commissioning Training Academy (PCTA).
📝 Post Details
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Post Name | 66th Short Service Commission (Tech) Men |
| Pay Scale | Lieutenant (Level-10) ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500, plus Military Service Pay (MSP) of ₹15,500 per month |
| Total Vacancies | 350 (Tentative and may be changed based on organizational requirements) |
| Job Type | Short Service Commission in the Indian Army |
| Location | Service is liable in any part of the world as decided by the Army Headquarters |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | 24 July 2025 (1500 HRS) |
| Application Deadline | 22 August 2025 (1500 HRS) |
| Course Commencement | April 2026 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: A citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, or a person of Indian origin from specified countries with an eligibility certificate from the Government of India.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates who have passed the required Engineering Degree course or are in the final year of their Engineering Degree are eligible to apply. Final year candidates must be able to submit proof of passing by 01 April 2026.
- Age Limit: 20 to 27 years as of 01 April 2026. Candidates must be born between 01 April 1999 and 31 March 2006, inclusive.
- Marital Status: Unmarried male candidates are eligible. Candidates must not marry until they complete their full training.
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Amount |
|---|
| All Categories | No Fee. |
✅ Selection Process
- Shortlisting of Applications: The Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) will shortlist applications based on a cut-off percentage of marks obtained in the Engineering degree for each stream.
- SSB Interview: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a two-stage selection process at one of the Selection Centres (Allahabad, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Jalandhar). The SSB interview lasts for five days. Those who clear Stage-1 will proceed to Stage-2.
- Medical Examination: Candidates recommended after Stage-2 of the SSB will undergo a medical examination.
- Merit List: A final merit list will be prepared for each engineering stream based on the marks obtained in the SSB interview.
- Joining Letter: Issued to medically fit candidates based on the merit list and the number of available vacancies.
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