The Indian Army 65th SSC (Tech) Men and 36th SSC (Tech) Women Recruitment 2025: 381 Posts

The Indian Army 65th SSC (Tech) Men and 36th SSC (Tech) Women Recruitment 2025  

The Indian Army has announced the recruitment for the 65th Short Service Commission (Tech) Men and 36th Short Service Commission (Tech) Women courses starting in October 2025 at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. Applications are invited from eligible unmarried male and female engineering graduates, as well as widows of defence personnel, for grant of Short Service Commission. With a total of 350 vacancies for men and 29 for women across various engineering streams, the opportunity offers a prestigious career in the armed forces. The selection process includes academic shortlisting, a rigorous SSB interview, and medical examinations, ensuring only the best candidates are chosen. The application window is open from 7th January 2025 to 5th February 2025, with all candidates required to submit essential documents and adhere to the eligibility criteria. This initiative provides a platform to serve the nation with pride and receive comprehensive training, attractive pay, and allowances.

Overview

FeatureDetails
Course Name65th SSC (Tech) Men and 36th SSC (Tech) Women
Special CategoriesIncludes widows of defence personnel (Technical and Non-Technical)
Commencement DateOctober 2025
Training LocationOfficers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
Application Start Date7th January 2025
Application End Date5th February 2025
Online Registration Linkhttps://joinindianarmy.nic.in

Eligibility Criteria  

1. Nationality  

Candidates must fulfill any one of the following conditions:

  • Citizen of India
  • Subject of Nepal
  • Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries with intent to settle in India permanently.

2. Age Limits  

CategoryAge RangeBirth Dates
SSC (Tech) – Men & Women2027 yearsBorn between 2nd October 1998 and 1st October 2005
Widows (Technical/Non-Technical)Max 35 yearsBorn on or after 2nd October 1990

Educational Qualifications  

For Engineering Graduates:

– Passed or currently in the final year of a BE/B.Tech degree.  

– Proof of passing and marksheets must be submitted by 1st October 2025.  

For Widows of Defence Personnel:  

Entry TypeQualification
SSC (Tech)BE/B.Tech in any engineering stream
SSC (Non-Tech)Graduation in any discipline

Vacancies  

For Men  

Core Engineering StreamVacancies
Civil75
Computer Science60
Electrical33
Electronics64
Mechanical101
Miscellaneous Streams (Plastic, Biomedical, Food Tech, etc.)17
Total350

For Women  

Core Engineering StreamVacancies
Civil7
Computer Science4
Electrical3
Electronics6
Mechanical9
Total29

For Widows  

Entry TypeVacancies
SSC (Tech)1
SSC (Non-Tech)1

Selection Process  

StageDetails
1. ShortlistingBased on academic performance (cumulative percentage).
2. SSB InterviewTwo-stage testing by psychologists, group testing officers, and interviewing officers.
3. Medical ExaminationOnly candidates declared fit will proceed.
4. Merit ListBased on SSB marks, age, and academic percentage.

Training  

ParameterDetails
LocationOfficers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
Duration49 weeks
Cost of TrainingEntirely funded by the government. Refund required if withdrawn for personal reasons.

Financial Details  

Pay Scale  

RankPay LevelPay Range (₹)
LieutenantLevel-1056,100 – 1,77,500
CaptainLevel-10B61,300 – 1,93,900
MajorLevel-1169,400 – 2,07,200
Lieutenant ColonelLevel-12A1,21,200 – 2,12,400
ColonelLevel-131,30,600 – 2,15,900
BrigadierLevel-13A1,39,600 – 2,17,600
Major GeneralLevel-141,44,200 – 2,18,200
Lieutenant GeneralLevel-151,82,200 – 2,24,100
COASLevel-182,50,000 (fixed)

Additional Allowances

Allowance TypeAmount (₹)
Military Service Pay15,500/month
Dearness AllowanceAs per civilian personnel rates
Technical Allowance3,0004,500/month
Children Education Allowance2,250/month per child
Hostel Subsidy6,750/month per child

Application Process  

1. Visit the official website: https://joinindianarmy.nic.in.  

2. Register and fill in the online application.  

3. Upload documents like educational certificates, photographs, and identity proof.  

4. Submit and take a printout of the application form.  

Important Documents Required  

DocumentNotes
10th & 12th MarksheetProof of date of birth.
Engineering Degree/Provisional CertificateFinal year students must provide proof of completion.
CGPA Conversion CertificateFor universities following CGPA systems.
Widow CandidatesPart-II orders, casualty reports, and death certificates.

Important Dates  

EventDate
Application Start7th January 2025
Application End5th February 2025
Offline Widow Application Deadline20th February 2025

General Instructions  

1. Candidates must ensure correctness in their application.  

2. Avoid multiple submissions; it will lead to disqualification.  

3. Only unmarried candidates are eligible (except widows).  

4. Matriculation certificates will be the sole proof of date of birth.  

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