The Indian Army has invited applications from eligible unmarried female engineering graduates (and widows of defence personnel) for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in the 67th Technical Women Course (April/Oct 2026). This is a golden opportunity for women engineers to serve the nation in the Indian Army.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 06 January 2026
- Online Application Last Date: 04 February 2026 (up to 1500 hrs)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 04 February 2026
- Course Commencement: April / October 2026 (at Pre-Commissioning Training Academy)
- SSB Interview Dates: Likely April–June 2026
Vacancy Details – Total: 30 Posts (Approx.)
| Post Name | Vacancies | Eligibility Stream |
|---|---|---|
| SSCW (Tech) – 67 Women | 28 | B.E. / B.Tech in notified Engineering streams |
| SSCW (Non-Tech) [Non-UPSC] | 01 | Graduation in Any Discipline (for widows mainly) |
| Other / Widows Category | 01 | As per rules |
Note: Exact vacancy distribution across engineering streams (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, IT, Electronics, etc.) will be available in the official notification PDF on joinindianarmy.nic.in. Final year students can also apply (must pass by specified date).
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01 October 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 27 Years (Born between 01 Oct 1999 – 30 Sep 2006)
- For Widows of Defence Personnel: Up to 35 Years
Educational Qualification
- SSCW (Tech): B.E. / B.Tech Degree in notified Engineering streams from a recognized university.
- SSCW (Non-Tech): Bachelor’s Degree in Any Discipline.
- Final year appearing candidates can apply but must produce proof of passing before course start.
Other Requirements
- Nationality: Indian citizen (or as per eligibility rules for Nepal, etc.)
- Marital Status: Unmarried (for regular candidates)
- Physical & Medical Standards: As per Indian Army norms (detailed in official notification)
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on cut-off percentage of marks in qualifying degree
- SSB Interview (5 days)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Merit List & Joining
Application Fee
No Application Fee – Free for all candidates (Women / Widows categories).
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website: joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Click on “Officers Entry Apply/Login” and register / login.
- Fill the online application form carefully for SSC (Tech) Women – 67 Course.
- Upload required documents and submit before 04 February 2026.
- Take printout of application for future reference.
Pay Scale & Benefits
During training: Stipend of ₹56,100 per month (approx.)
After Commissioning as Lieutenant: Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) + Military Service Pay + Allowances. CTC approx. ₹17–18 Lakhs per annum initially.
Important Links
- Official Website → joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Apply Online / Notification PDF → Available on official site (search SSCW Tech 67)
- Official Notification (Combined) → Check direct PDF link on joinindianarmy.nic.in
Important Note: Always refer to the official notification PDF on joinindianarmy.nic.in for exact engineering streams, vacancies per branch, cut-off details, and latest updates. Information above is based on public sources and short notices.
Best of luck to all aspiring women officers! Serve the nation with pride.
