Indian Army SSC Technical 68th Men April 2027 Online Form
Indian Army
- Total Vacancies
- 350
- Last Date to Apply
- 07 Aug 2026
- Salary / Pay Range
- ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
- Qualification
- BE / B.Tech
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Army SSC Tech 68 (Men) — Overview
Indian Army (Indian Army) has released the notification for Indian Army SSC Technical 68th Men April 2027 to fill 350 vacancies across India. Applications are submitted online at joinindianarmy.nic.in, and candidates who meet the qualification and age criteria below can apply before the last date.
This is engineering/academic merit decides the shortlist, and the 5-day SSB interview — psychology, GTO and personal interview — decides selection. Understanding the pattern early matters: the question-type table further down this page lists exactly what each section asks, so you can start with the sections that carry the most marks instead of reading the syllabus end to end.
Read the official notification PDF in full before you pay the fee — vacancy reservation, relaxations, post preferences and centre choices are locked at the application stage and are usually impossible to change once the correction window closes.
Important Dates
Always reconfirm on the official website before acting on a date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 09 Jul 2026 |
| Online application starts | 09 Jul 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 07 Aug 2026 |
| Last date for fee paymentUsually the same day or the next — confirm in the notification | 07 Aug 2026 |
Vacancy Details & Salary
Total Posts
350
Salary Range
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Job Location
All India
Lieutenant, Level-10 of the Defence Pay Matrix, plus Military Service Pay of ₹15,500
Application fee
- All candidatesNo fee
Eligibility Criteria
Age limit: 20 to 27 years as on 01 April 2027
- BE / B.Tech in a notified engineering stream from a recognised university.
- Final-year students may apply if they can produce the degree by the prescribed date.
- Unmarried male candidates (widowers and divorcees are eligible as per the notification).
- Must meet the Indian Army’s physical and medical standards.
Selection process
- 1Shortlisting on engineering degree percentage (stream-wise cut-off)
- 2SSB Interview — Stage I screening and Stage II (5 days)
- 3Medical Examination
- 4Merit list and joining letter for the April 2027 course at OTA Chennai
Documents to keep ready
- Matriculation (10th) certificate — for date of birth proof
- All educational marksheets and degree/diploma certificates
- Caste / category certificate (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS) in the prescribed central or state format
- Domicile / residence certificate where the post is state-specific
- Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature in the notified size
- Aadhaar card or another government photo ID
- PwBD certificate, ex-servicemen discharge book or sports certificate where a relaxation is claimed
- Experience certificate and NOC from the present employer, if in service
Exam Pattern & Question Types
Defence officer entry — Shortlisting + SSB Interview — exactly what each section asks, so you can start with the papers that carry the most marks.
Shortlisting
- Engineering degree percentage cut-off
- Stream-wise vacancy competition
- No written exam for SSC Tech entries
SSB Stage I — Screening
- Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) test — verbal & non-verbal
- Picture Perception & Description Test (PPDT)
- Group discussion on the perceived picture
SSB Stage II — Psychology
- Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
- Word Association Test (WAT)
- Situation Reaction Test (SRT)
- Self Description Test (SDT)
SSB Stage II — GTO Tasks
- Group discussion & group planning exercise
- Progressive group task & half group task
- Individual obstacles
- Command task & final group task
- Lecturette
Personal Interview & Conference
- Bio-data based questioning
- Current affairs & defence awareness
- Academic & technical depth
- Board conference
Medical Examination
- Vision, hearing & dental standards
- Height–weight ratio
- Specialist review where required
The pattern above reflects the standard structure of this exam family. The number of questions, marks and negative-marking rule for this specific cycle are fixed by the official notification — check it before you plan your attempt strategy.
How to Apply Online
- 1Visit the official website joinindianarmy.nic.in and open the recruitment/notification section.
- 2Read the official notification PDF completely and confirm you meet the qualification, age and category criteria.
- 3Complete the one-time/new registration with a working mobile number and email ID — all future updates come there.
- 4Fill the application form with personal, educational and category details exactly as they appear on your certificates.
- 5Upload the scanned photograph, signature and any other document in the prescribed size and format.
- 6Pay the application fee online (net banking, debit/credit card or UPI) as per your category.
- 7Submit the form, then download and print the confirmation page for your records.
- 8Use the correction window if the notification provides one — after it closes, details cannot be changed.
Books to Refer for This Exam
Standard titles that cover the syllabus above — pick one per subject rather than collecting many.
Defence (Maths + GAT)Pathfinder for NDA & NA Entrance ExaminationArihantView on Amazon 
General KnowledgeLucent's Objective General KnowledgeLucent PublicationView on Amazon Current Affairs Yearly / Monthly CompilationCurrent AffairsCurrent Affairs Yearly / Monthly CompilationArihant / Pratiyogita DarpanView on Amazon 
EnglishObjective General EnglishS. P. Bakshi (Arihant)View on Amazon These are widely used titles for Indian Army-level preparation. Links to Amazon.in are affiliate links — MyInternships.in may earn a small commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. Always check that you are buying the latest edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a written exam for Army SSC Technical?
No. SSC (Tech) entry has no written examination — candidates are shortlisted purely on their engineering degree percentage and then called directly for the SSB interview.
What is the last date to apply for Indian Army SSC Technical 68th Men April 2027?
The last date to submit the online application is 07 Aug 2026. Apply on joinindianarmy.nic.in well before the deadline — government portals are usually overloaded on the final day.
How many vacancies are there in this recruitment?
Indian Army has notified 350 vacancies. The post-wise and category-wise break-up is given in the official notification PDF.
What is the educational qualification required?
Candidates need BE / B.Tech from a recognised board or university. Exact subject and percentage requirements per post are listed in the notification.
What is the salary for this post?
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 — Lieutenant, Level-10 of the Defence Pay Matrix, plus Military Service Pay of ₹15,500. Allowances such as DA, HRA and TA are payable over and above this as per the applicable rules.
Can candidates from other states apply?
Yes. This is an all-India recruitment and eligible candidates from any state can apply.
How should I prepare for the exam?
Start with the question-type table on this page to see exactly what each section asks, then work through previous-year papers. Defence officer entry — Shortlisting + SSB Interview rewards consistent practice more than last-minute reading — the recommended books listed above cover the full syllabus.
Disclaimer: MyInternships.in is an independent information portal and is not affiliated with Indian Army or any government body. The details above are reproduced from the official notification for information only. Always verify the current dates, vacancies and eligibility on joinindianarmy.nic.in before applying or paying a fee.