Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Indian Army Invites Applications for SSC
The Indian Army is looking for young engineering graduates to join as officers.
Both men and women who are not married and between 20 and 27 years old can apply.
They need to have a degree in engineering.
The training will start in October 2026.
People who get selected will start as Lieutenants and get paid well.
Men have until February 5, 2025, and women have until February 4, 2025, to apply online.
After training, they will be confirmed as officers and get one extra year of seniority.
Indian Army invites unmarried male and female engineering graduates for Short Service Commission (SSC).
Course commences in October 2026 at Pre-Commissioning Training Academy (PCTA).
Eligible candidates must be aged 20-27 as of October 1, 2026.
Application deadlines: February 5, 2025, for males and February 4, 2025, for females.
Selected candidates will be granted Short Service Commission on probation in the rank of Lieutenant.
- Who
- Unmarried male and female engineering graduates aged 20-27
- What
- Applications for Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Indian Army
- When
- Course commences in October 2026; Application deadlines in February 2025
- Where
- Pre-Commissioning Training Academy (PCTA)
- Why
- To join the Indian Army as commissioned officers
- Eligibility
- Unmarried male and female engineering graduates aged 20-27 as of October 1, 2026
- Course Commencement
- October 2026
- Training Location
- Pre-Commissioning Training Academy (PCTA)
- Application Deadline (Male)
- February 5, 2025
- Application Deadline (Female)
- February 4, 2025
- Starting Rank
- Lieutenant
- Starting Salary (Lieutenant)
- Rs 56,100 - 1,77,500
- Seniority
- One year ante date seniority from the date of commission