The family Chironomidae is a species-rich group of aquatic insects, yet the chironomid fauna of India remains poorly explored. This study contributes to the knowledge of Indian Chironomidae biodiversity by describing two new species of Olecryptotendipes Zorina, Olecryptotendipes fasciculus sp. nov. and Olecryptotendipes distentus sp. nov. expanding the number of species to nine. A morphology-based cladistic analysis was conducted to assess species relationships and evaluate the monophyly of Olecryptotendipes within the Harnischia complex, providing the first phylogenetic framework for the genus from India. Additionally, an updated key to all known global species of Olecryptotendipes is provided to facilitate future taxonomic identification.