Graduate Technical Entries

Foundation of Future Officers

Prestigious Paths to Become an Indian Army Officer

The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination offers graduates a golden opportunity to join the Indian Army as commissioned officers through Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA – Non-Technical). These entries are designed for aspirants who possess strong leadership qualities, physical fitness, and the determination to serve the nation with pride.

At LWS SSB Interview SSB Interview, candidates are trained with a focused and result-oriented approach to excel in the SSB Interview process, covering psychology, GTO tasks, personal interviews, and overall officer-like qualities development. Whether your goal is a Permanent Commission through IMA or a Short Service Commission through OTA, LWS SSB Interview provides structured guidance, expert mentoring, and realistic practice to help you succeed.

Technical Graduate Course (TGC) – Engineers
Vacancies Per Course30 (As Notified) – Twice a Year
Notification PublishedNotified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch
(March–April & September–October)
Age20 to 27 years
QualificationBE / B.Tech in notified streams of Engineering from a recognized university.
Marital StatusUnmarried
How to ApplyApply online on the official website of DG Recruiting
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in as per notification.
Likely SSB DateMarch / April and September / October
Training CommencementJanuary and July
Training AcademyIndian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
Duration of TrainingOne Year
SSC (Technical) – Army
Vacancies Per Course ~250 (As Notified) – Twice a Year
Notification Published Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch (June–July & December–January)
Age 20 to 27 years
Qualification Engineering degree in notified streams from a recognized university
Marital Status Unmarried
How to Apply Apply online on the official website of DG Recruiting www.joinindianarmy.nic.in as per notification
Likely SSB Date December–January and June–July
Training Commencement April and October
Training Academy Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gaya
Duration of Training 49 Weeks
SSC (Technical) – Indian Navy
Vacancies Per Course ~250 (As Notified) – Twice a Year
Notification Published Notified by Indian Navy (January–February & July–August)
Age 19½ to 24 years
Qualification B.E./B.Tech degree in notified engineering streams from a recognized university
Marital Status Unmarried
How to Apply Apply online on the official website of Indian Navy www.joinindiannavy.gov.in as per notification
Likely SSB Date March–May and September–November
Training Commencement January and July
Training Academy Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala
Duration of Training Approximately 1 Year
AEC (Men)
Vacancies Per Course20 (As Notified) – Twice a Year
Notification PublishedNotified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch
(March–April & September–October)
Age23 to 27 years
QualificationMA / MSc in 1st or 2nd Division in notified subjects
from a recognized university.
Marital StatusMarried and Unmarried
How to ApplyApply online on the official website of DG Recruiting
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in as per notification.
Likely SSB DateMarch–April and September–October
Training CommencementJanuary and July
Training AcademyIndian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
Duration of TrainingOne Year

Currently Suspended:
The AEC (Men) entry is presently suspended by the Indian Army.
Notifications for this entry are not being issued at the moment.
Candidates are advised to regularly check official Indian Army recruitment
updates for any future announcements regarding its resumption.

Commander Vikas Yadav (Retd.)

Director – LWS SSB Interview, Ex-Senior GTO, SSB Kolkata & Bhopal

Sumit Kumar

Founder & Director – LWS SSB Interview

The Visionary Mentor Behind Thousands of Aspirants

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