The Indian Army has announced the official cut-off marks for the Short Service Commission (SSC) Tech 66 and SSCW Tech 37 courses scheduled to commence in April 2026. These technical entry programs offer engineering graduates and widows of defence personnel a chance to join the Indian Army as commissioned officers.
The SSC Tech 66 course is open to male engineering graduates, while the SSCW Tech 37 course is designed for female candidates. Both programs aim to develop technical expertise and leadership skills essential for defence service roles.
Indian Army SSC Tech 66 Cut-Off Marks 2026
The Indian Army has published the discipline-wise cut-off marks for the SSC Tech 66 course. Candidates must secure the minimum required cumulative percentage to qualify for the next stage of the selection process.
S. No. | Engineering Stream | Cut-Off % |
1 | Civil | 60% |
2 | Computer Science | 74% |
3 | Electrical | 60% |
4 | Electronics | 60% |
5 | Mechanical | 60% |
6 | Miscellaneous Engineering | 60% |
Candidates meeting the above criteria will be shortlisted for the SSB Interview, which assesses their suitability for a commission in the Indian Army.
Indian Army SSCW Tech 37 Cut-Off Marks 2026
The SSCW Tech 37 cut-off marks for women candidates have also been released. Eligible candidates who meet or exceed the prescribed percentage will proceed to the next round of selection.
S. No. | Engineering Stream | Cut-Off % |
1 | Civil | 60% |
2 | Computer Science | 86% |
3 | Electrical | 70% |
4 | Electronics | 74% |
5 | Mechanical | 60% |
SSC Tech and SSCW Tech 2026: Eligibility and Selection Process
Candidates applying for these courses must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognized university. The selection process involves:
- Shortlisting of applications based on cut-off marks.
- SSB Interview for shortlisted candidates.
- Medical Examination for candidates recommended by the SSB.
- Final merit list prepared based on overall performance.
The SSC Tech 66 and SSCW Tech 37 courses will commence at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, in April 2026.
