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Last Updated: 28 Jan 2026, 08:13 AM
Start Date: 06 Jan 2026
Last Date: 04 Feb 2026
The Indian Army has released the official Combined Notification inviting applications from unmarried female engineering graduates for the 67th Short Service Commission (Technical) Women Course (SSC-67), scheduled to commence in October 2026 at the Pre-Commissioning Training Academy (PCTA).
This entry provides an excellent opportunity for eligible women candidates to join the Indian Army as Commissioned Officers in technical branches. The selection will be carried out through shortlisting, SSB interview, medical examination, and final merit.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Army |
| Course Name | SSC (Technical)-67 Women |
| Commission Type | Short Service Commission |
| Gender | Women Only |
| Total Vacancies | 29 |
| Course Commencement | October 2026 |
| Training Academy | Pre-Commissioning Training Academy (PCTA) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 06 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 04 February 2026 |
| SSB Interview | April – June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Course Commencement | October 2026 |
| Engineering Stream | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 07 |
| Computer Science / IT | 04 |
| Electrical Engineering | 03 |
| Electronics & Communication | 06 |
| Mechanical / Allied Branches | 09 |
| Total | 29 |
Only AICTE-approved and equivalent engineering streams are eligible.
Candidates must be:
A citizen of India, OR
A subject of Nepal, OR
A person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with eligibility certificate (if applicable)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 27 Years |
| Date of Birth | Between 01 Oct 1999 and 30 Sep 2006 (both inclusive) |
Candidates must have:
BE / B.Tech degree in notified engineering streams from a recognized university OR
Be in the final year of engineering, provided they complete the degree by 01 October 2026
Note: Any mismatch between degree stream and application will lead to rejection.
| Test | Standard |
|---|---|
| 2.4 km Run | 13 Minutes |
| Push-ups | 15 |
| Sit-ups | 25 |
| Pull-ups | 02 |
| Squats | 30 |
| Lunges | 10 |
| Swimming | Basic knowledge required |
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Training Duration | 49 Weeks |
| Training Location | PCTA |
| Stipend During Training | ₹56,100 per month |
| Rank After Commission | Lieutenant |
| Rank | Pay Level | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
₹15,500 per month (up to the rank of Brigadier)
Dearness Allowance (DA)
HRA / Field Area Allowances
Technical Allowance
Transport Allowance
Leave Travel Concessions
Children Education Allowance
Army Group Insurance Cover – ₹1.25 Crore
Free medical facilities for self & dependents
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage-1 | Shortlisting based on academic marks |
| Stage-2 | SSB Interview (5 Days) |
| Stage-3 | Medical Examination |
| Final | Merit List |
Initial engagement: 10 years
Extendable by 4 years
Option for Permanent Commission after eligibility & selection
Officers may opt for release after 5 years (subject to rules)
Visit joinindianarmy.nic.in
Click on Officer Entry Apply/Login
Register using Aadhaar & email ID
Fill the online application form carefully
Submit and take two printouts for reference
No application fee is required.
Printed application form
10th & 12th certificates
Engineering degree / provisional certificate
All semester mark sheets
Photo ID proof
Passport-size photographs
Only one application is allowed
Incomplete or incorrect forms will be rejected
Tattoos allowed only on permitted body parts
Marriage not allowed during training
No TA/DA for SSB interview
| Description | Status |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Available |
| Official Notification PDF | Available |
| Indian Army Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
This website is not an official government website. Information provided here is for reference purposes only. Candidates must verify all details from the official Indian Army notification or website before applying. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority.