- Indian Army invites unmarried engineering graduates for SSC starting October 2026 at PCTA
- Eligible candidates are 20-27 years old with engineering degrees, born between Oct 1999-Sept 2006
- Selected candidates receive SSC on probation as Lieutenants with full pay during training
Indian Army is inviting applications from eligible unmarried male and female engineering graduates for Short Service Commission (SSC). The course will commence in October 2026 at Pre-Commissioning Training Academy (PCTA).
Eligibility
Candidates are required to have a requisite degree in Engineering to apply for the role.
Male and female candidates between the age group 20 to 27 years as on October 1, 2026 are eligible to apply. The applicants must be born between October 1, 1999 and September 31, 2006, both days inclusive.
Types of Commission
Grant of Commission. Selected candidates will be granted Short Service Commission on probation in the rank of Lieutenant and will be entitled to full pay and allowances admissible to Lieutenant during training period.
On successful completion of PCTA, Officer will be confirmed Short Service Commission (Technical) in the rank of Lieutenant.
Ante Date Seniority. One year ante date seniority from the date of commission will be granted to engineering graduates of Short Service Commission (Technical) in the rank of Lieutenant.
Deadline
The deadline for filling the online application forms is February 5 for male candidates and February 4 for female candidates.
Pay
- Lieutenant- Rs 56,100 - 1,77,500
- Captain- Rs 61,300-1,93,900
- Major- Rs 69,400-2,07,200
- Lieutenant Colonel- Rs 1,21,200-2,12,400
- Colonel- Rs 1,30,600-2,15,900
- Brigadier- Rs 1,39,600-2,17,600
- Major General- Rs 1,44,200-2,18,200
- Lieutenant General HAG Scale- Rs 1,82,200-2,24,100
- Lieutenant General HAG+Scale- Rs 2,05,400-2,24,400
- VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lieutenant General (NFSG)- Rs 2,25,000 (fixed)
- COAS- Rs 2,50,000 (fixed)
How to apply
- Visit official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Click on 'Officer Entry Appln/Login' and then click 'Registration'
- Fill the online registration form after reading the instructions carefully.
- Click on 'Apply Online' under Dashboard.
- A page 'Officers Selection - 'Eligibility' will open. Then click 'Apply' shown against Short Service Commission Technical Course.
- Fill 'Application Form' and Submit.
