Quick Answer — Army SSC Tech 68 2026
The Indian Army SSC Tech 68th Men & SSCW Tech 37th Women notification (released 1 July 2026, for the April 2027 course) offers 381 vacancies — 350 for men and 31 for women — for unmarried engineering graduates. There is no written exam; selection is by shortlisting, the SSB Interview and a medical. Apply at joinindianarmy.nic.in from 8 July to 6 August 2026 (men) and 9 July to 7 August 2026 (women). Selected candidates train for 49 weeks at OTA Gaya.
The Army SSC Tech 68 2026 entry is a direct, written-exam-free route for engineering graduates — men and women — to become officers in the Indian Army through a Short Service Commission. Because selection rests on shortlisting and the SSB Interview, the SSB is the entire battle. This guide covers the full notification — vacancies, eligibility, dates and selection — plus how to prepare for the SSB with New Careers Academy.
Army SSC Tech 68 2026 — Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Entry | SSC Tech 68th Men & SSCW Tech 37th Women (April 2027 course) |
| Conducting body | Indian Army (joinindianarmy.nic.in) |
| Total vacancies | 381 (350 men + 31 women) |
| Notification date | 1 July 2026 |
| Application window (Men) | 8 July – 6 August 2026 |
| Application window (Women) | 9 July – 7 August 2026 |
| Written exam | None — shortlisting + SSB + medical |
| Training | 49 weeks at OTA Gaya, Bihar |
| Commission | Short Service Commission (SSC) |
Army SSC Tech 68 2026 — Eligibility
Who is eligible for Army SSC Tech 68 2026? Unmarried male and female engineering graduates with a B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline from a recognised university. The age limit is 20 to 27 years. Final-year engineering students may apply subject to the Army’s conditions. Widows of Armed Forces personnel who died in service are also eligible under specified terms.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 20 and 27 years of age as specified in the official notification.
Educational Qualification
A B.E./B.Tech degree in the applied engineering stream from a recognised institution. Vacancies are allotted stream-wise (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science and other notified streams).
Gender & Marital Status
Open to unmarried men and women engineering graduates (SSC Tech 68 for men, SSCW Tech 37 for women).
Selection Process — No Written Exam
Is there a written exam for Army SSC Tech? No. Candidates are shortlisted based on their engineering degree aggregate (a cut-off set by the Army), then called for the 5-day SSB Interview, followed by a medical examination. With no written test, your academic profile gets you shortlisted, but your SSB performance decides selection.
- Shortlisting — based on engineering aggregate and stream-wise cut-off.
- SSB Interview — a 5-day assessment at Allahabad (Prayagraj), Bhopal, Bengaluru or Jalandhar.
- Medical Examination — for SSB-recommended candidates.
- Merit list & joining — 49 weeks of training at OTA Gaya.
The SSB Is Everything — How to Prepare
Since SSC Tech has no written exam, the SSB Interview is the entire selection. Most shortlisted engineers are rejected not for technical knowledge but for avoidable SSB mistakes. Build Officer-Like Qualities and master each round — start with NCA’s SSB OIR Test Complete Guide, prepare with 100 real SSB interview questions, and avoid the most common SSB rejection reasons. Engineering aspirants can also compare the Army TGC 144 and TES-56 technical entries.
How to Apply for Army SSC Tech 68 2026
- Visit joinindianarmy.nic.in and register/login with a valid email and mobile number.
- Open the SSC Tech 68 (men) / SSCW Tech 37 (women) application and select your engineering stream.
- Fill your personal, educational and engineering-aggregate details carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Submit before the deadline — 6 August 2026 (men) / 7 August 2026 (women).
Your SSB Mentors at NCA
Capt. Dhaliwal
Director · ex-Indian Army · SSB & PI specialist since the 1990s
Col. Ravi Sharma (Retd.)
Ex-Indian Army Colonel · GTO & PI specialist · 25+ yrs service
Group Captain Aggarwal (Retd.)
Ex-IAF Group Captain · AFSB lead · interview specialist
Hartaj Dhaliwal
Cleared NDA 1 & 2 · SSB strategy lead
Real NCA cadets selected via SSB: Yashwardhan (NDA 149), Vansh Sharma (NDA 1 2022, Rank 40), Tejas Chandel (NDA 2 2022, AIR 15), Rajvansh (Rank 2), and many more now training at IMA, INA, AFA and OTA.
👋 Try a Free Mock SRT Before You Pay
Take a free 10-situation SRT session online with Capt. Dhaliwal and get your OLQ-wise feedback. No card needed.
Book Free Mock SRT →Join NCA for SSB — Online or Offline
- Online: Online SSB Coaching in India — live mock interviews, GTO & psychology training.
- Offline: SSB Coaching in Chandigarh — in-person ground tasks and mock interviews.
Frequently Asked Questions — Army SSC Tech 68 2026
How many vacancies are in Army SSC Tech 68 2026?
There are 381 vacancies — 350 for men (SSC Tech 68) and 31 for women (SSCW Tech 37).
Is there a written exam for Army SSC Tech?
No. Selection is by shortlisting, the 5-day SSB Interview and a medical examination — there is no written test.
Who can apply for SSC Tech 68 2026?
Unmarried male and female engineering graduates (B.E./B.Tech) aged 20–27 in the relevant stream; final-year students may apply subject to conditions.
What is the last date to apply?
6 August 2026 for men and 7 August 2026 for women, at joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Where are the SSB interviews held?
At selection centres in Allahabad (Prayagraj), Bhopal, Bengaluru and Jalandhar, over 5 days.
Where is the training conducted?
Selected candidates undergo 49 weeks of pre-commission training at OTA Gaya, Bihar.
Can women apply for SSC Tech?
Yes — the SSCW Tech 37th Women course has 31 vacancies for women engineering graduates.
How should I prepare with no written exam?
Focus entirely on the SSB Interview — screening, psychology, GTO and the personal interview. Structured SSB coaching significantly improves conversion.
Conclusion
The Army SSC Tech 68 2026 entry is a prestigious, written-exam-free route for engineering graduates — men and women — to earn a commission, decided entirely by your profile and the SSB Interview. With applications closing in early August 2026, apply early and start serious SSB preparation now. New Careers Academy, India’s oldest defence coaching institute since 1967, specialises in exactly the SSB that decides this entry.
Last updated: 15 July 2026. Vacancy, eligibility and date details are based on the Army SSC Tech 68 / SSCW Tech 37 notification; always verify exact criteria from the official notification at joinindianarmy.nic.in.
