Published by: PathToProgress.in
Published on: July, 2025
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💡 Empower Your Future: Join Indian Army as a Technical Officer (Women)
The Indian Army has released the official notification for SSCW (Tech), inviting applications from unmarried women engineering graduates for entry into the Short Service Commission (Technical) April 2026 Course at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai.
If you’ve dreamed of a career that combines purpose, pride, and leadership — this is your call to action.
🔍 Overview: Indian Army SSCW (Tech) Recruitment 2025
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Army |
| Post | Short Service Commission (Technical) – Women |
| Course | SSCW (Tech)-38 (April 2026) |
| Vacancies | 31 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Dates | Start: 24 July 2025 (from 3:00 PM) End: 22 August 2025 (till 3:00 PM) |
| Training Academy | Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai |
| Training Start Date | April 2026 |
👩🎓 Who Can Apply?
✅ Eligibility Criteria for Women Candidates
Nationality:
- Indian Citizen, or
- Subject of Nepal, or
- Person of Indian origin migrated from select countries with an eligibility certificate.
Marital Status:
- Unmarried women only
- Widows of Defence Personnel (non-remarried) can apply under non-technical (non-UPSC) entry.
Age Limit:
- 20 to 27 years as on 01 April 2026 (i.e. born between 01 April 1999 to 01 April 2006)
- For widows: Max age is 35 years
📚 Educational Qualifications
➤ For SSCW (Tech):
- Engineering graduates (BE/B.Tech) in relevant streams
- Final-year students can apply but must submit proof of passing before 01 April 2026
➤ For SSCW (Non-Tech – Widows Entry):
- Graduation in any stream from a recognized university
🧑💻 Vacancy Details for Women – SSCW (Tech)-38
| Engineering Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 04 |
| Computer Science / IT | 06 |
| Electrical / Electronics | 03 |
| Electronics / Telecommunication | 04 |
| Mechanical / Industrial / Automobile | 06 |
| Miscellaneous (Architecture, Biotech, etc.) | 08 |
| Total | 31 |
📝 Selection Process
The selection is done in four key stages:
- Shortlisting of applications based on academic performance
- SSB Interview at Selection Centres: Bhopal, Bengaluru, Allahabad, Jalandhar
- Medical Examination of recommended candidates
- Final Merit List based on SSB score (no weightage for higher degrees or marks)
🔔 Final year students must submit proof of passing by 01 April 2026, or their candidature will be canceled.
🧭 Training Details at OTA, Chennai
- Duration: 49 weeks
- Commission Granted: Short Service Commission (SSC) as Lieutenant
- Stipend during training: ₹56,100/month
- Marriage not allowed during training
After successful completion, officers will serve for a period of 10 years, extendable by 4 more years, based on performance and organization’s needs.
💰 Salary & Perks
| Rank | 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 |
Other benefits:
- Military Service Pay: ₹15,500
- Dearness allowance, travel allowance, ration, free medical facilities
- Subsidized education for children
- Group Insurance of ₹1.25 Cr
🧾 How to Apply Online?
- Visit the official website: joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Click “Officer Entry Login / Apply”
- Register and complete the profile
- Click on “Apply” under SSC (Tech) – Women
- Fill the form carefully and upload required documents
- Submit and take a printout
📌 No application fee required.
🗓️ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 24 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 August 2025 (3:00 PM) |
| SSB Interview Dates | To be announced |
| Course Begins | April 2026 |
🧠 Why You Should Apply
This is not just another government job — this is leadership with honor.
Serving in the Indian Army offers unparalleled personal and professional growth, respect, and lifelong pride.
👩💼 If you are an ambitious woman engineer with the courage to lead, your uniform awaits.
📎 Important Links
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📣 Final Words
The Indian Army SSCW (Tech) 2025 recruitment is an exceptional opportunity for women engineers who wish to contribute meaningfully to the nation while building a distinguished career.
🚀 Apply before 22 August 2025 and take your first step toward becoming a proud Army Officer.
Unmarried women engineering graduates aged 20 to 27 years as on 01 April 2026 are eligible. Widows of defence personnel can also apply under the non-tech category.
There are 31 vacancies available for women under SSCW (Tech)-38 Course starting in April 2026.
The last date to submit the online application is 22 August 2025 by 3:00 PM.
Training will be held at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai and will last for 49 weeks.
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