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Indian Army TGC 145 Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 30 Technical Graduate Course Permanent Commission Posts

Advt No: TGC-145 (July 2027 Course)

Total Vacancies

30 Posts

Eligibility

B TECH BE

Salary Range

56,100 - ₹1,77,500

Last Date to Apply

29 October 2026

About this Recruitment

Indian Army has officially notified the 145th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145) for 30 Permanent Commission officer vacancies commencing in July 2027 at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. Unmarried male engineering graduates and final-year B.E./B.Tech students across Civil, Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics streams are eligible. There is no written examination or application fee; candidates are shortlisted directly for 5-day SSB Interviews. Online applications open on 30 September 2026 and close on 29 October 2026 at joinindianarmy.nic.in.

✨ Copilot Highlights

  • Indian Army TGC-145 notification officially announced for 30 Permanent Commission officer vacancies
  • Course commences July 2027 at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, leading to direct rank of Lieutenant
  • Open to unmarried male candidates holding or pursuing final-year B.E. / B.Tech degrees in designated branches
  • Age eligibility: 20 to 27 years as of 01 July 2027 (born between 02 July 2000 and 01 July 2007)
  • No written examination and ₹0 application fee; selection is conducted directly through 5-day SSB Interviews
  • Commissioned pay in Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) plus Military Service Pay (MSP) of ₹15,500/month
  • Cadet training stipend of ₹56,100/month during the 49-week course duration at IMA Dehradun

Important Dates

1

Notification Released

22 September 2026

2

Application Start Date

30 September 2026

3

Last Date to Apply

29 October 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post NameVacanciesEligibility
Civil / Building Construction Technology7 B TECH BE
Computer Science & Engineering / Information Technology / M.Sc Computer Science7 B TECH BE
Mechanical / Production / Automobile / Industrial Engineering7 B TECH BE
Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering3 B TECH BE
Electronics & Communication / Telecommunication Engineering4 B TECH BE
Miscellaneous Engineering Streams (Metallurgy, Architecture, Plastic)2 B TECH BE

Age Limit & Eligibility

Minimum Age

20 Years

Maximum Age

27 Years

* Age calculated as on 1 July 2027

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Educational Eligibility: B TECH BE
Compensation & 7th CPC Structure

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Structure

Pay Level / Grade: Rank of Lieutenant: 7th CPC Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) + Military Service Pay ₹15,500/month

Official Pay Scale

₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 + MSP ₹15,500/month

Monthly Allowances & Earnings
Basic Pay56,100
Dearness Allowance (DA)50% of Basic Pay + MSP (₹35,800)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)Officer Defence Accommodation or HRA @ 9% to 27% (₹5,049 - ₹15,147)
Transport Allowance (TA)₹7,200 + DA (₹10,800/month in Higher TPTA Cities)
Other AllowancesMilitary Service Pay (MSP ₹15,500/mo), Uniform Allowance (₹20,000/yr), High Altitude / Field Area Allowance (₹10,500 - ₹25,000/mo when deployed)
Standard Deductions
NPS (10%) / PF / HealthDSOP Fund / Armed Forces Provident Fund, Army Group Insurance Fund (~₹10,000)
Gross Salary₹1,20,000 - ₹1,35,000 / month upon Commissioning as Lieutenant

Estimated In-Hand Salary

₹1,05,000 - ₹1,18,000 / month (Cadet Stipend ₹56,100/mo during IMA training)

Scheme of Examination

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Download Official Syllabus PDF

Stage 1: Cumulative Engineering Merit Shortlisting

Exam Mode: Academic Cutoff Evaluation

Total Marks: 100
Subject / SectionNo. of QuestionsMax Marks
B.E. / B.Tech Aggregate Percentage up to 6th Semester (or 8th Semester for graduates)1100

Key Subject-Wise Syllabus Topics

Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR)

Verbal Reasoning (Analogy, Classification, Number Series, Coding-Decoding)Non-Verbal Reasoning (Pattern Completion, Figure Series, Dice & Cube, Embedded Figures)Spatial Ability and Logical Deductions

Psychological Battery Tests

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT): 11 ambiguous pictures + 1 blank slide for spontaneous story writingWord Association Test (WAT): 60 rapid reaction words presented for 15 seconds eachSituation Reaction Test (SRT): 60 realistic life situations to be answered in 30 minutesSelf Description Test (SD): Parents, teachers, friends, self perception and aspirations

Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks

Group Discussion (GD) on contemporary socio-economic, geopolitical, and defence topicsProgressive Group Task (PGT) and Half Group Task (HGT) using bridging materials (plank, rope, balli)Military Planning Exercise (GPE)Individual Obstacles (10 physical tasks including Tiger Leap, Burma Bridge, Commando Walk)Command Task and Final Group Task (FGT)

Engineering Knowledge & General Awareness (Personal Interview)

Core branch engineering principles and practical project applicationsCurrent national security affairs, Indian Armed Forces modernization, and geopolitical developmentsPersonal background, hobbies, leadership roles, and motivation to join the Indian Army
Application Guide

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required documents, scanned photograph, and signature ready before starting the form.

1

Visit the official Indian Army recruitment portal at [joinindianarmy.nic.in](https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/).

2

Click on 'Officer Entry Apply/Login' on the homepage and complete Registration if applying for the first time.

3

Log in with your registered email ID and password, navigate to 'Apply Online', and select 'Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145)'.

4

Verify your pre-filled personal details and enter your educational qualifications, engineering degree stream, and semester-wise marks meticulously.

5

Upload your scanned recent passport photograph and signature in the specified file dimensions and sizes.

6

Review all entered details on the confirmation screen before final submission; no changes can be made after the closing date.

7

Submit the application and print two copies of the generated Roll Number application form for presentation at the SSB Interview if shortlisted.

Documents Required & Upload Specifications

Recent Color Passport Photograph

10 KB to 20 KB, JPG/JPEG format, clear white background without spectacles or headgear

Candidate Signature

5 KB to 10 KB, JPG/JPEG format, on white paper with black ink

Class 10th (Matriculation) Certificate & Mark Sheet

Original proof of date of birth and father/mother name

Class 12th (Intermediate) Mark Sheet & Certificate

Proof of 10+2 education

Engineering Degree / Provisional Degree Certificate

Recognized B.E. / B.Tech degree or bona fide certificate from College Principal for final year students

Semester-wise Engineering Mark Sheets

Mark sheets of all completed semesters (semesters 1 to 6 or 1 to 8)

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) Conversion Certificate

Official formula issued by University/Institute converting CGPA/SGPA into exact percentage

Physical Standards & Efficiency

Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Mandatory physical measurements and endurance criteria as prescribed in the official notification.

Category & GenderHeight (Min)Chest (Min / Exp)Running / RaceOther Events
Male Candidates (General / All Regions)
157.5 cm minimum (152.5 cm for Gorkhas and candidates from North-Eastern regions/Hills; 150 cm for Lakshadweep/Andaman)
Well-developed chest with minimum 5 cm expansion
Running: 2.4 km in 15 minutes (during SSB / Pre-commission medical training)
Push-ups: Minimum 20 reps | Sit-ups: Minimum 20 reps | Chin-ups: Minimum 6 reps | Rope Climbing: 3 to 4 metres

Application Fee

All Candidates (General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST)Free

Payment Modes: Exempted / Free Application

Selection Process

1
Stage 1: Shortlisting of Applications based on cumulative engineering degree cutoff percentage / semester marks
2
Stage 2: Two-Stage Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview at Selection Centres (Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Jalandhar) over 5 Days
3
Stage 3: Stage-I SSB Screening Test comprising Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Tests and Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PPDT)
4
Stage 4: Stage-II SSB Testing comprising Psychological Battery (TAT, WAT, SRT, SD), Group Testing Officer (GTO) Outdoor Tasks, and Personal Interview
5
Stage 5: Final Board Conference & Recommendation by the Selection Board Panel
6
Stage 6: Special Medical Board (SMB) / Appeal Medical Board (AMB) Examination strictly per Armed Forces Medical Standards
7
Stage 7: All India Merit List preparation based solely on SSB Interview Marks subject to Medical Fitness and Document Verification
8
Stage 8: 49 Weeks of Pre-Commission Officer Military Training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indian Army TGC-145 and who is eligible to apply?

TGC-145 (Technical Graduate Course) is a Permanent Commission entry scheme into the Indian Army for unmarried male engineering graduates and final-year engineering students. Candidates must possess a recognized B.E. or B.Tech degree in Civil, Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or allied engineering streams and be aged between 20 and 27 years as of 01 July 2027.

Are final year engineering students eligible for TGC 145?

Yes, candidates studying in the final year of their engineering degree course are eligible to apply. However, they must be able to submit proof of passing their B.E./B.Tech degree examination along with mark sheets of all semesters to the Directorate General of Recruiting by 01 July 2027.

Is there any application fee for Indian Army TGC-145 recruitment?

No, there is zero application fee for applying to the Indian Army Technical Graduate Course. Candidates from all categories (General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST) can apply free of cost on joinindianarmy.nic.in.

What is the selection process for TGC 145 without a written exam?

Applications are shortlisted based on cutoff percentages in engineering degree marks fixed by the Indian Army. Shortlisted candidates are invited directly for a 5-day Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar. Recommended candidates undergo a Special Medical Board examination, and final merit is formed solely on SSB marks.

What is the rank, pay scale, and training period for TGC 145?

Selected candidates undergo 49 weeks of military training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, during which they receive a stipend of ₹56,100 per month. On successful completion of training, they are commissioned into the Indian Army as Lieutenants in Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) plus MSP ₹15,500/month, resulting in gross monthly earnings of ₹1,20,000 - ₹1,35,000.

Can female candidates apply for Indian Army TGC-145?

No, the Technical Graduate Course (TGC) is strictly open to unmarried male engineering candidates only. Female engineering graduates can apply for Short Service Commission (Technical) entries (SSCW-Tech) when notified separately by the Indian Army.

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