Indian Army SSC (Tech)-68 Men Recruitment 2026: Notification, Eligibility, Dates, Salary

The Indian Army has released the official notification for the 68th Short Service Commission (Technical) Men course, commencing in April 2027. The recruitment is open to unmarried male engineering graduates and final-year engineering students in notified streams. Online applications can be submitted at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in . This article summarizes the eligibility criteria, vacancy details, important dates, selection process, salary structure, and application steps exactly as given in the official notification.

Engineering degree in notified streams

20 to 27 years as on 01 Apr 2027

Pay Matrix by Rank Rank Pay Level Pay (₹) Lieutenant Level 10 56,100 – 1,77,500 Captain Level 10B 61,300 – 1,93,900 Major Level 11 69,400 – 2,07,200 Lieutenant Colonel Level 12A 1,21,200 – 2,12,400 Colonel Level 13 1,30,600 – 2,15,900 Brigadier Level 13A 1,39,600 – 2,17,600 Major General Level 14 1,44,200 – 2,18,200 Lieutenant General (HAG Scale) Level 15 1,82,200 – 2,24,100 Lieutenant General (HAG+ Scale) Level 16 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 Key Allowances Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 per month (fixed) for Lieutenant to Brigadier Dearness Allowance: As applicable to civilian personnel, revised periodically Technical Allowance: ₹3,000/month (Tier-I) or ₹4,500/month (Tier-II) Dress Allowance: ₹20,000 per year Transport Allowance: ₹7,200/month + DA (higher TPTA cities) or ₹3,600/month + DA (other places), for Pay Level 10 and above Children Education Allowance: ₹2,250/month per child (for two eldest surviving children, Nursery to Class 12) Hostel Subsidy: As per the notification (for two eldest surviving children, Nursery to Class 12) Field Area / Hardship Allowances: Applicable depending on rank and posting location, as detailed in the notification Army Group Insurance (AGIF): Cadets in receipt of stipend are insured for ₹1.25 crore, with a monthly subscription of ₹12,500 DON'T MISS TSLPRB 7437 Constable, Warder, SI Online Form 2026 7,437 Posts • Police Constable, Warder, SI and More • TSLPRB 31 Jul 2026 7,437 posts IBPS 6715 PO Online Form 2026 6,715 Vacancies • Probationary Officers/Management Trainees and Specialist Officers 21 Jul 2026 6,715 posts RRB 6557 Technician Online Form 2026 6,557 Openings • RRB 29 Jul 2026 6,557 posts OSSSC 5989 Nursing Officer Online Form 2026 5,989 Posts • OSSSC 20 Jul 2026 5,989 posts Bihar 3687 Assistant Professor Online Form 2026 3,687 Vacancies • Assistant Professor, Senior Grade Clerk and More • BSUSC 15 Jul 2026 3,687 posts MPESB 2784 Agriculture Extension Officer Online Form 2026 2,784 Openings • Agriculture Extension Officer 17 Jul 2026 2,784 posts

1. Shortlisted candidates are called to one of four Selection Centres: Prayagraj (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka), and Jalandhar (Punjab) .
2. The SSB is a two-stage process. Candidates who clear Stage-1 proceed to Stage-2; those who do not clear Stage-1 are sent back the same day.
3. The SSB interview lasts up to five days , likely held between October and December 2026 .
4. Candidates recommended after Stage-2 undergo a medical examination.