Noida,31 July 2024: The Indian Army is inviting Engineering graduates to apply for the SSC Technical Entry to fill 381 vacancies. Both unmarried men and women aged between 20 to 27 years are eligible to apply for the SSC 64th Men and 35th Women Technical Entry online starting from July 16, 2024. The official notification for the SSC Technical Entry 2024, for the batch commencing in April 2025, is available on the Indian Army’s official website.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications for the Indian Army SSC Tech Recruitment 2024 through the official website, joinindianarmy.nic.in. The application process started on July 16, 2024, and will remain open until August 14, 2024.
Indian Army SSC Tech Entry 2024
The Indian Army has released the official notification for the SSC (Tech)-64th Men and SSCW (Tech)-35th Women Entry Scheme. Applications are open to unmarried male and female candidates with an Engineering degree, as well as widows of Indian Armed Forces personnel who died in service. The course for selected candidates will commence in April 2025 at the Pre-Commissioning Training Academy (PCTA).
Indian Army SSC Tech Recruitment 2024: Overview
The notification includes a total of 381 vacancies, with 350 for men and 31 for women. A career in the Indian Army promises a dynamic and adventurous life, filled with challenges and new tasks. Below is an overview of the Army SSC Tech Recruitment 2024:
- Name of the Organization: Indian Army
- Post Name: SSC Technical Entry
- Total Vacancies: 381
- Age Limit: 20 to 27 Years
- Starting Date to Apply Online: 16 July 2024
- Closing Date to Apply Online: 14 August 2024
- Mode of Application: Online
- Selection Process: Shortlisting of Candidates, SSB Interview, Medical Examination
- Job Location: Across India
- Official Website: joinindianarmy.nic.in
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 16 July 2024
- Last Date to Apply: 14 August 2024
- Admit Card Release Date: To be updated
- Result Date: To be updated
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
A candidate must be either:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and East African countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Age Limit
- SSC(Tech)-64 Men and SSCW(Tech)-35 Women: 20 to 27 years
- Widows of Defence Personnel: Up to 35 years
Educational Qualification
- SSC 64th Men Technical Entry: Passed/Appearing in any Engineering Degree
- SSCW (Non Tech) (Non UPSC): Graduation in any discipline
- SSCW (Tech): B.E./ B.Tech in any Engineering stream
Vacancy Details
The Indian Army has released 381 vacancies for the SSC Technical Entry:
- SSC (Tech) – 64 Men: 350
- SSCW (Tech) – 35 Women: 29
- SSCW Tech & NonTech: 2
Selection Procedure
The selection process includes:
- Shortlisting of Candidates: Based on engineering discipline cut-off scores.
- Choosing Interview Date: Candidates will receive an email with assigned Selection Centre and choose their interview date.
- Interview Process: Two-stage interview process including tests by psychologists, group activities, and individual interviews.
- Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by the interview board will undergo a medical examination.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website “www.joinindianarmy.nic.in”.
- Click on ‘Officer Entry Apply/Login’ and go to ‘Registration’.
- Fill out the registration form after reading the instructions.
- After registration, click on ‘Apply Online’ under the Dashboard.
- Complete the application form with personal and communication details.
- Save and continue before moving to the next segment.
- After filling in all the details, check and edit entries on the summary page.
- Submit the application form.
Salary Structure
The salary structure varies based on the ranks:
| Rank | Level | Pay (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Colonel | Level-13 | ₹1,30,600 – ₹2,15,900 |
| Brigadier | Level-13A | ₹1,39,600 – ₹2,17,600 |
| Major General | Level-14 | ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Level-15 | ₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100 |
| Lieutenant General HAG+ Scale | Level-16 | ₹2,05,400 – ₹2,24,400 |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lieutenant General (NFSG) | Level-17 | ₹2,25,000 (fixed) |
| COAS | Level-18 | ₹2,50,000 (fixed) |
Training
Selected candidates will undergo 49 weeks of training at the Officers Training Academy, Chennai. Candidates are not allowed to marry during the training period and must not marry until they complete their training. If a candidate marries during training, they will be discharged and required to refund all incurred government expenses. Successful candidates will be awarded a ‘Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management and Strategic Studies’ by the University of Madras.
