The Indian Army has officially released the notification for the 67th Short Service Commission (Tech) Women Course commencing in October 2026 at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. This recruitment drive offers 29 vacancies (including 28 for Technical streams and 01 for Widows of Defence Personnel) for unmarried female engineering graduates. As a "Direct Entry," this is a prestigious opportunity to become a Commissioned Officer in the Indian Army without a written exam, based solely on academic merit and personality assessment.

✅ Key Details and Application Roadmap

The following table summarizes the essential information for the Indian Army SSCW Tech 67th Course 2026:

✅ Selection Methodology

The Indian Army follows a rigorous selection process to identify "Officer Like Qualities" (OLQs) in candidates:

❖ Shortlisting of Applications: Unlike other entries, there is no written test. The Army headquarters fixes a "Cut-off Percentage" for each engineering stream. Only candidates meeting this percentage in their degree are called for the interview.

❖ SSB Interview: Shortlisted candidates undergo a 5-day selection process at one of the Selection Centres (Allahabad, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar).

❖ Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by the SSB undergo a thorough medical board examination to ensure they meet the stringent physical standards of the Armed Forces.

❖ Training: Finally, selected candidates are placed on a merit list. Successful candidates undergo 49 weeks of training at OTA Chennai, after which they are commissioned as Lieutenants.

❖ Terms of Engagement: Candidates are initially granted a commission for 10 years, extendable by 4 years (10+4), with options for Permanent Commission (PC) based on performance and vacancies.

✅ How to Apply Online

The application window is open from January 6 to February 4, 2026. Follow these steps to register:

✵ Official Registration: Visit the Join Indian Army portal and click on 'Officer Entry Apply/Login'.

✵ Profile Creation: Complete the 'Registration' process if you are a first-time user. Ensure your name and Date of Birth match your Matriculation Certificate.

✵ Apply for SSCW Tech: After logging in, click on 'Apply Online' under the dashboard. You will see the link for SSC(W) Tech-67 if you meet the eligibility criteria.

✵ Fill Details: Enter your engineering marks (semester-wise) carefully. Any discrepancy between entered marks and original documents during SSB will lead to immediate disqualification.

✵ No Application Fee: There is no fee to apply for any Indian Army officer entry.

✵ Submission: After final submission, check that your application status shows "Submitted." Take a printout of the application form 30 minutes after the closing date.