JEE Main: Opportunity for B.Tech graduates to become officers in the Indian Army; apply by August 7..

JEE Main: If you are an engineering graduate—meaning you have completed your B.Tech degree or are in the final year of B.Tech—there is a major update for you. The Directorate General of Recruiting of the Indian Army has initiated the application process for the SSC (Tech) recruitment. This presents a golden opportunity for engineering graduates to join the Indian Army; applications are now open for both male and female candidates.

Let us look at the details: the application deadline for the Indian Army SSC (Tech) recruitment, eligibility criteria, the positions available for selected candidates, and the selection process.

**Recruitment for 68 Posts Each; Application Deadlines: August 6 and August 7**
The Indian Army's Directorate General of Recruiting has launched the application process for the SSC (Tech) recruitment drive, inviting applications from both male and female candidates. A total of 68 female and 68 male candidates are to be recruited. The deadline for male candidates to apply is August 6, while for female candidates, it is August 7. Applications can be submitted online at joinindianarmy.nic.in.

**Who Can Apply?**
Engineering graduates or final-year students are eligible to apply for the Indian Army SSC (Tech) recruitment, provided they are between 20 and 27 years of age. The age limit will be calculated as of April 1, 2027. Only unmarried candidates may apply. Additionally, candidates must hold a B.Tech degree in the specific engineering streams notified for the SSC (Tech) entry.

**Shortlisting Process for Applicants**
Regarding the selection process for the Indian Army SSC (Tech) recruitment, all applicants will undergo a shortlisting phase. This shortlisting will be based on the cumulative percentage and discipline-specific percentage of the candidates' qualifying degrees; those shortlisted will then be required to appear for the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview. 

What does the SSB interview entail?
After being shortlisted, candidates must appear for the SSB interview, which is conducted over a period of five days. The interview process consists of two stages. The first stage involves a screening test (comprising verbal and non-verbal sections) and a discussion. Only those who qualify in the first stage proceed to the second stage, which includes psychological tests, group tasks, and a personal interview.

What is the training duration, and what position will be assigned?
Candidates selected for the Indian Army SSC (Tech) recruitment will undergo 49 weeks of training. This training will be conducted at the Officers Training Academy in Gaya, Bihar. Upon completion of the training, candidates will have the opportunity to serve in roles involving operational leadership, as well as core engineering, logistics, and resource management.

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