Good news for women engineering graduates aspiring to serve as officers in the Indian Army. The official notification for the Short Service Commission (SSC) Technical 68th Course for Women, April 2027 batch, is out. Applications open on 8 July 2026, and just like the men’s entry, selection here is purely through the SSB interview — no written exam involved.
Here’s a complete rundown of what you need to know.
Indian Army SSC Technical 68th Course (Women) Overview
This is the 68th SSC Technical Course for Women, with training set to begin in April 2027. A total of 31 vacancies (tentative) are on offer, spread across core engineering streams, along with two special seats reserved for widows of defence personnel.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 8 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 6 August 2026 (3:00 PM) |
| Course Commencement | April 2027 |
That gives you roughly a month to apply — don’t leave it for the final few days, especially since document uploads and the One Time Registration (OTR) process can take a bit of time to get right.
Application Fee
There’s no fee for this recruitment. Whether you’re applying under General, OBC, SC, or ST, the application is completely free — you just need to fill and submit the form online.
Who Can Apply — Eligibility
You’ll need a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in one of the recognized trades (details below).
Age Limit (as on 1 April 2027):
- Minimum age: 20 years
- Maximum age: 27 years
- Maximum age for widows: 35 years
- In terms of birth year, candidates should be born between 1 April 2000 and 31 March 2007
If any special age relaxation applies to you, it’s best to verify the exact terms in the official notification once it’s published, since these details can vary by category.
Vacancy Breakdown — 31 Posts
Of the 31 total vacancies, 29 are for the general SSC Technical Women entry, spread across engineering streams as below, and 2 are reserved specifically for widows of defence personnel who died in harness.
| Engineering Stream | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mechanical (incl. Production, Automobile, Aeronautical, Aerospace, etc.) | 9 |
| Civil (incl. Building Construction Technology, Architecture) | 7 |
| Electronics (incl. Telecom, Communication, Satellite, Fibre Optics, etc.) | 6 |
| Computer Science (incl. IT, Computer Technology) | 4 |
| Electrical (incl. Electronics & Instrumentation) | 3 |
| Subtotal (General Women Entry) | 29 |
Special Category — For Widows of Defence Personnel Only
| Entry | Vacancy | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| SSC(W) Tech | 1 | B.E./B.Tech in any technical stream |
| SSC(W) (Non-Tech, Non-UPSC) | 1 | Graduate in any stream |
As with the men’s entry, the list of equivalent/eligible degrees within each stream is fairly wide. For example, under Mechanical you could qualify with a degree in Mechatronics, Automobile Engineering, or Aeronautical Engineering, while Computer Science covers IT and Information Science & Engineering graduates too. It’s worth checking your exact degree title against the official notification once released.
Selection Process
There’s no written exam for this entry. Selection is based entirely on the SSB (Services Selection Board) Interview, a multi-day process that assesses officer-like qualities through psychological testing, group tasks, and personal interviews. Those who clear the SSB will then go through a medical examination before the final merit list is prepared.
Pay Scale
Pay follows the standard rules applicable to Short Service Commission officers in the Indian Army, along with the usual allowances and benefits that come with the commission.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website — joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Click on “Officer Entry Apply/Login”, then “Registration” if you haven’t registered before
- Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) — fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and upload the required documents
- Log in with your credentials, go to “Apply Online” on your dashboard, and select the SSC Technical 68th Women course
- Fill out the application form carefully and submit it (no fee applicable)
- Take a printout of your submitted form for future reference
Tip: Since the OTR step needs your documents uploaded upfront, get your photo, signature, and educational certificates scanned and ready in the prescribed format before the form goes live.
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