🧭 1. Introduction

The Short Service Commission Technical (SSC Tech) entry is a direct technical officer entry scheme of the Indian Army, conducted twice every year for engineering graduates. It is open to both men and women, along with a separate entry for Widows of Defence Personnel.

Through SSC Tech, candidates join the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, and are commissioned as Lieutenants under Short Service Commission, with an option for extension or Permanent Commission (subject to rules).

The upcoming SSC Tech 2026 recruitment will invite applications for engineering graduates across multiple streams. The selection involves shortlisting, SSB interview, medical examination, and a final merit list—no written exam is conducted for SSC Tech.

This guide covers:

SSC Tech syllabus 2026
SSC Tech exam pattern 2026
SSC Tech selection process
SSC Tech preparation tips
Official links only

🛡️ 2. Selection Process (SSC Tech 2026)

The SSC Tech recruitment follows the below stages:

1. Online Application & Stream-Wise Shortlisting

Shortlisting based on engineering stream cut-off %.
Cut-offs differ for each engineering discipline.
Only shortlisted candidates are called for SSB.

2. SSB Interview (5-Day Process)

Includes:

Day 1: Screening (OIR + PPDT)
Day 2–4: Psychological Tests, GTO Tasks, Personal Interview
Day 5: Conference

3. Medical Examination

Only recommended candidates undergo medical tests.

4. Final Merit List

Prepared only on the basis of SSB marks.
Medical fitness is qualifying.

5. Training at OTA, Chennai

Duration: 49 weeks (approx.)
On successful completion, candidates receive Short Service Commission.

📘 3. Exam Pattern for SSC Tech

SSC Tech does not include any written exam. The selection depends on academic performance and SSB.

📜 SSC Tech Exam Pattern Summary

Stage	Type	Weightage
Shortlisting	Based on BE/B.Tech % (stream-wise cut-offs)	High
SSB Interview	Psychological, GTO, Interview	Very High
Medical Test	Physical & Medical Fitness	Qualifying
Final Merit	Based on SSB performance	High

📚 4. Detailed Syllabus (SSC Tech 2026)

Since SSC Tech has no written exam, the syllabus mainly includes:

Engineering/Technical Subjects (asked during interview)
Personality Assessment
Officer-Like Qualities (OLQs)
Communication & Leadership Skills

Below is the stream-wise syllabus useful for technical interview questions during SSB:

🛠️ Engineering Stream Syllabus for SSC Tech Interviews

💻 Computer Science / IT

Data Structures
Algorithms
Operating Systems
DBMS
Computer Networks
Software Engineering
Programming Languages (C/C++/Java basics)
Cyber Security fundamentals

⚙️ Mechanical Engineering

Theory of Machines
Thermodynamics
Engineering Mechanics
Strength of Materials
Fluid Mechanics
Manufacturing Processes
IC Engines
Heat Transfer

🏗️ Civil Engineering

Structural Analysis
RCC & Steel Design
Surveying
Geotechnical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Hydraulics & Irrigation

🔌 Electrical Engineering

Circuit Theory
Electrical Machines
Power Systems
Control Systems
Power Electronics
Measurement & Instrumentation

📡 Electronics & Communication Engineering

Analog & Digital Electronics
Signals & Systems
Communication Systems
Microcontrollers
Network Theory
VLSI Basics

Other Streams

(as per vacancy notification)

Aeronautical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Biotech (for specific SSC Tech entries)
Architecture

🧠 SSB Interview Syllabus

1. Screening Tests

OIR Test (verbal & non-verbal reasoning)
PPDT (story writing + narration + discussion)

2. Psychology Tests

TAT
WAT
SRT
Self-Description

3. GTO Tasks

Group Discussion
Group Planning Exercise
Progressive Group Tasks
Half Group Tasks
Individual Obstacles
Command Task
Lecturette
Final Group Task

4. Personal Interview

Technical questions from engineering
HR questions
Situational & leadership questions
General awareness

🎯 5. Final Selection & Training Weightage

Component	Weight
Shortlisting	Based on B.Tech percentage
SSB Interview	Highest Weightage
Medical Fitness	Qualifying
Merit List	Based on SSB marks only

Training:
All selected candidates undergo 49 weeks of training at OTA Chennai and are commissioned as Lieutenants under Short Service Commission.

🚀 6. Practical Preparation Tips (SSC Tech 2026)

📌 Technical Prep Tips

Strengthen engineering basics (2–3 core subjects).
Revise final-year project – 30–40% of questions revolve around it.

📌 SSB Preparation Tips

Practice PPDT narration daily.
Improve public speaking and reasoning ability.
Read newspapers for lecturette & interview.
Maintain physical fitness for GTO tasks.
Practice WAT, TAT, SRT sets regularly.

📌 Personality Development

Build confidence through mock GDs.
Create a crisp self-introduction.
Work on communication skills and clarity of thought.

📌 Documentation Tips

Keep semester mark sheets, degree certificates, ID proofs ready.
Avoid backlogs as cut-offs are strict.

🔗 7. Useful Resource Links (Only Official)

✔️ Official Indian Army Website (Apply for SSC Tech)
👉 https://joinindianarmy.nic.in

✔️ SSC Tech Notification PDF (Updates on official portal only)
Will be uploaded under Officer Entry → SSC Tech section when released.

✔️ OTA Training & Course Details
👉 Available inside official SSC Tech notification PDF on the portal.

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🏦 SSC Tech – Short Service Commission Technical (SSC Tech 2026): Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Selection Process