Indian Army SSC Tech Salary 2023 and Job Profile

Indian Army SSC Tech Salary Structure 2023

The salary structure for Indian Army SSC Tech officers is determined based on their rank and level. Upon joining the post, selected candidates will receive a salary in the pay scale of Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500. The annual package for Indian Army SSC Tech officers ranges from approximately Rs. 6.7 lakhs to Rs. 30 lakhs. This includes the salary as per the pay scale, along with various allowances, raises, and benefits to which all selected candidates are entitled.

The salary and allowances vary according to the rank and level, as shown in the table below:

Indian Army SSC Tech Perks and Benefits

In addition to the salary, Indian Army SSC Tech officers receive various allowances and benefits.

• These include the Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs. 15,500/- per month fixed for officers from the rank of Lieutenant to Brigadier.
• During their training at the service academy, Gentlemen or Lady Cadets receive a stipend of Rs. 56,100/- per month.
• Other allowances and perks include Dearness Allowance, Para Allowance, Para Reserve Allowance, Para Jump Instructor Allowance, Project Allowance, Special Forces Allowance, Technical Allowance (Tier-I and Tier-II), Field Area Allowances, High Altitude Allowance, Siachen Allowance, Uniform Allowance, Transport Allowance (TPTA) etc.

It is important to note that the specific rates and conditions for these allowances may vary and are subject to periodic revisions as per government regulations.

Indian Army SSC Tech Job Profile

The Indian Army SSC Tech (Short Service Commission Technical Entry) offers a platform for young technical graduates to join the Indian Army as officers and gain valuable skills and confidence before transitioning to civilian life. As per the job profile of Indian Army SSC Tech, selected candidates will be assigned various roles and responsibilities, as outlined below:

1. Supply Chain Management: Monitoring and managing the supply chain for spare inventory through ordnance channels and local purchases.
2. Field Engineers: Performing duties as Field Engineers in the Engineering Corps, Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (EME Corps), or Communication Engineers in the Signals Corps. This may involve being stationed in different parts of the country, usually behind the forward line of troops.
3. Training and Guidance: Assisting in training, providing guidance, and managing technical resources. Offering technical advice to army commanders as required.

Indian Army SSC Tech Training 2023

Selected candidates will undergo training at Officers Training Academy, Chennai, for a duration of 49 weeks. Officers may be assigned to any Arm/Service and can be posted in various locations worldwide, as determined by the Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Army). Upon successful completion of Pre-Commission training at OTA, Chennai, all candidates will be awarded a ‘Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management and Strategic Studies’ by the University of Madras.

Serving Period

Officers (both male and female) will serve for a period of ten years. However, this tenure may be extendable by an additional four years.

Cost of Training

The entire cost of training at OTA is covered by the government. In the event that a cadet is withdrawn from the training academy for reasons other than medical grounds or beyond their control, they will be required to refund the training cost, which is currently Rs. 15,055 (as of 2022).