The Indian Army Recruitment 2025 has officially released a notification inviting applications for 381 vacancies. Eligible unmarried Male and Female Engineering Graduates and Widows of Indian Armed Forces Defence Personnel who passed away in service can apply for the Short Service Commission (SSC). The training for the selected candidates will commence in October 2025 at the Pre-Commissioning Training Academy (PCTA). Interested candidates must apply online on the official Indian Army website before 05 February 2025.

Overview of Indian Army Recruitment 2025

Feature	Details
Total Vacancies	381
Post Names	SSC(Tech)-65 Men, SSCW(Tech)-36 Women, SSC(W) Tech, SSC(W) Non-Tech
Training Start Date	October 2025
Application Deadline	05 February 2025 at 1500 HR
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	20-35 years (depending on category)

Post Details and Vacancies

The Indian Army Recruitment 2025 notification outlines post-specific vacancy details, as shown below:

Post Name	Engineering Stream	Vacancies
SSC(Tech)-65 Men	Civil	75
	Computer Science	60
	Electrical	33
	Electronics	64
	Mechanical	101
	Miscellaneous	17
SSC(Tech)-36 Women	Civil	7
	Computer Science	4
	Electrical	3
	Electronics	6
	Mechanical	9
Widows of Defence Personnel	SSC(W) Tech	1
	SSC(W) Non-Tech (Non-UPSC)	1
Total		381

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

Category	Age Range
SSC(Tech)-65 Men and SSCW(Tech)-36 Women	20-27 years (Born between 02 Oct 1998 – 01 Oct 2005)
Widows of Indian Armed Forces Defence Personnel	Maximum 35 years as of 01 Oct 2025

Educational Qualifications

Post	Qualification
SSC(Tech)-65 Men and SSCW(Tech)-36 Women	Engineering Degree or Final Year of Engineering
SSC(W) Non-Tech (Non-UPSC)	Graduation in any discipline
SSC(W) Tech	B.E./B. Tech in any Engineering stream

Selection Process

The selection process involves the following stages:

Shortlisting of Applications
Allotment of Training Centres
Medical Examination

Training Details

Selected candidates will undergo 49 weeks of training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA). Training costs amount to ₹16,260 per week, refundable only if the candidate completes training. Those withdrawing voluntarily will not receive a refund.

Training Duration	49 Weeks
Cost of Training	₹16,260 per week (non-refundable if voluntarily withdrawn)

Tenure of Service

The tenure for SSC officers is 10 years, extendable by an additional 4 years based on eligibility and suitability. Officers seeking a Permanent Commission (PC) may apply during their 10th year of service.

Remuneration and Benefits

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
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 Commander	Level-17	2,25,000 (fixed)
COAS (Chief of Army Staff)	Level-18	2,50,000 (fixed)

Other Benefits	Amount (₹)
Military Service Pay (MSP)	15,500/month
Stipend during training	56,100/month

How to Apply

Candidates can follow the steps below to apply for Indian Army Recruitment 2025:

Visit the official website of the Indian Army.
Click on the “Officer Entry Appln/Login” section.
Register by filling out the online registration form.
Log in and click on “Apply Online” under the dashboard.
Fill in all required details.
Upload scanned copies of necessary documents.
Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
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Note: The last date to apply is 05 February 2025 at 1500 HR.

FAQs

1. What is the total number of vacancies in Indian Army Recruitment 2025? The recruitment drive offers 381 vacancies across various engineering streams and categories.

2. What is the age limit for SSC(Tech)-65 Men and SSCW(Tech)-36 Women? The age limit is 20 to 27 years as of 01 October 2025.

3. Is the training cost refundable? The training cost of ₹16,260 per week is refundable only if the training is completed. Candidates withdrawing voluntarily will not receive a refund.

4. How do I apply for Indian Army Recruitment 2025? You can apply online by visiting the official website of the Indian Army and following the step-by-step instructions provided.