The Indian Army has announced a fresh opportunity for women candidates through the SSCW (Tech) Recruitment 2025. A total of 31 vacancies are available for technical and non-technical posts, including a reserved spot for widows of defence personnel. The application window is now open and will close on 21 August 2025. If you’ve been dreaming of wearing the uniform and serving the nation as an officer, this is your chance to take the first step.
Eligible women candidates can apply through the official Army recruitment portal at joinindianarmy.nic.in. The selected candidates will be commissioned into the Indian Army after completing training at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai.
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Who Can Apply?
This recruitment is open to:
- Women with a B.E./B.Tech degree in any engineering stream (for technical entry)
- Women with a graduate degree in any discipline (for non-technical entry)
- Widows of Defence Personnel who died in harness (either with an engineering or graduate qualification, depending on the vacancy)
Final-year students can also apply, as long as they are able to present proof of passing before the start of training.
Indian Army SSCW (Tech) 2025 – Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Scheme | SSCW (Tech) Entry – 2025 |
| Conducted By | Indian Army |
| Total Vacancies | 31 |
| Online Application Start | 23 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 August 2025 |
| Deadline for Offline Docs | 29 August 2025 (for widows’ entry only) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
Here’s how the vacancies are divided for this cycle:
| Post Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| SSC (Tech) – Women Engineers | 29 |
| SSC (W) – Non-Tech (Non-UPSC Graduates) | 1 |
| SSC (W) – Tech (Widows of Defence Personnel) | 1 |
Age Limit
Applicants must be between 20 and 27 years old as of 1 April 2026. That means you should be born between 1 April 1999 and 31 March 2006, both dates inclusive. Widows applying under the reserved category may get age relaxation, as per Indian Army rules.
Educational Qualifications
You must meet the following educational criteria based on your application category:
- SSCW (Tech): B.E. / B.Tech in any engineering stream from a recognized university
- SSCW (Non-Tech): Graduation in any discipline
- Widows of Defence Personnel: Must have either a graduate or engineering degree, depending on the role
More details on eligible engineering streams are available in the official notification. Final-year students can also apply, but the degree must be submitted before joining OTA.
What’s the Salary Like?
The pay and perks are on par with other central government Group A positions, plus additional military allowances and facilities. Here’s a quick look at the pay structure for various officer ranks:
| Rank | Pay Level | Salary Range (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant | 10 | 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Captain | 10B | 61,300 – 1,93,900 |
| Major | 11 | 69,400 – 2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | 12A | 1,21,200 – 2,12,400 |
| Colonel | 13 | 1,30,600 – 2,15,900 |
| Brigadier | 13A | 1,39,600 – 2,17,600 |
| Major General | 14 | 1,44,200 – 2,18,200 |
| Lt. Gen (HAG Scale) | 15 | 1,82,200 – 2,24,100 |
| Lt. Gen (HAG+ Scale) | 16 | 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
| Army Commander / VCOAS | 17 | 2,25,000 (Fixed) |
| COAS | 18 | 2,50,000 (Fixed) |
You also get allowances like Military Service Pay (MSP), High Altitude Allowance, Field Area Allowance, Uniform allowance, and subsidized accommodation and rations.
Application Fee
There is no application fee for this recruitment. All candidates can apply for free through the official Indian Army website.
How to Apply for SSCW (Tech) 2025?
Applying is simple. Here’s how to do it:
- Visit the official site: joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Click on “Officer Entry – Apply/Login”
- Register if you’re a new user
- Log in and click on “Apply Online” under SSCW (Tech) 2025
- Fill in your details, upload documents, and submit the form
Don’t forget to keep a copy of your final application form for future use.
To download the official notification directly, visit this Indian Army recruitment page and select SSCW (Tech) Entry notification released on 23 July 2025.