Indian Army Recruitment 2026: 31 Vacancies for Lieutenant (Mechanical) and other posts, Apply by 6 Aug
The last date for this recruitment has passed. Check the official website for any extension or new notice.
Indian Army (Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence) has announced 31 vacancies for Lieutenant (Mechanical) and other posts. The last date to apply is 6 August 2026.
This page puts the key facts in one place: vacancies, pay, eligibility, age, fee, selection and the official links.
Indian Army – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant (Civil Engineering) | 7 | ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 | All India |
| Lieutenant (Computer Science) | 4 | ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 | All India |
| Lieutenant (Electrical Engineering) | 3 | ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 | All India |
| Lieutenant (Electronics Engineering) | 6 | ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 | All India |
| Lieutenant (Mechanical Engineering) | 9 | ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 | All India |
| Lieutenant (Widow of Defence Personnel – SSCW Tech-68) | 1 | ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 | All India |
| Lieutenant (Widow of Defence Personnel – SSCW Non-Tech Non-UPSC-125) | 1 | ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 | All India |
| Total Vacancies: | 31 |
Indian Army Recruitment – Eligibility
Each post asks for its own qualification. The table lists what Indian Army (Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence) wants for every post, so match your certificates against it before you apply.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Lieutenant (Civil Engineering) | B.E./B.Tech in Civil, Architecture, Building Construction & Technology and equivalent streams |
| Lieutenant (Computer Science) | B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engg, Computer Technology, Information Technology, M.Sc Computer Science and equivalent streams |
| Lieutenant (Electrical Engineering) | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics and equivalent streams |
| Lieutenant (Electronics Engineering) | B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunication and equivalent streams |
| Lieutenant (Mechanical Engineering) | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production, Automobile, Industrial, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Avionics and equivalent streams |
| Lieutenant (Widow of Defence Personnel – SSCW Tech-68) | B.E./B.Tech in any Engineering stream |
| Lieutenant (Widow of Defence Personnel – SSCW Non-Tech Non-UPSC-125) | Graduation in any stream |
The age limit for each post is below. Check the cut-off date and the relaxation for your category in the official notice.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Lieutenant (Civil Engineering) | Min 20 to Max 27 years |
| Lieutenant (Computer Science) | Min 20 to Max 27 years |
| Lieutenant (Electrical Engineering) | Min 20 to Max 27 years |
| Lieutenant (Electronics Engineering) | Min 20 to Max 27 years |
| Lieutenant (Mechanical Engineering) | Min 20 to Max 27 years |
| Lieutenant (Widow of Defence Personnel – SSCW Tech-68) | Max 35 years |
| Lieutenant (Widow of Defence Personnel – SSCW Non-Tech Non-UPSC-125) | Max 35 years |
Check the official notice for the application fee and the payment method. Some notices charge no fee.
The selection steps are: application Shortlisting, SSB Interview, medical Examination, merit List. Keep your original documents ready for verification.
How to Apply for Indian Army Recruitment
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Online |
Open the official website or the apply link below, register, fill in the form, upload your photo, signature and documents, pay the fee if it applies, and submit before 6 August 2026. Save a copy of the confirmation page.
Important Links
| Official notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official website | Click Here |
We write these details from the official notice. Mistakes can happen and dates can change, so check the official notification before you apply or pay any fee. This is not a government website.