Indian Army TGC 145 Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 30 Posts, Eligibility, Salary & Selection Process
Published Date: October 01, 2026 | Author: Defense Career Editorial Team | Verified via: Official Join Indian Army Notification (TGC-145)
The Indian Army has officially released the detailed recruitment notification for the 145th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145) commencing in July 2027 at the prestigious Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. This recruitment drive invites eligible unmarried male engineering graduates and final-year engineering students across India to join as permanent commissioned officers in the rank of Lieutenant.
A total of 30 vacancies have been announced across various engineering streams, including Civil, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical, and Electronics. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official portal from 30 September 2026 to 29 October 2026. Below is an exhaustive breakdown of the official notification details, eligibility parameters, physical requirements, and step-by-step application procedures designed to assist engineering aspirants.
Indian Army TGC-145 Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
The table below provides a quick summary of the essential facts and key highlights related to the Indian Army Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145) recruitment process.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Indian Army (Ministry of Defence) |
| Course Name | Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145) |
| Commission Type | Permanent Commission (PC) |
| Total Vacancies | 30 Posts |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | NIL (Free for all categories) |
| Training Academy | Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun |
| Course Commencement | July 2027 |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Important Dates & Timeline
Prospective applicants are advised to strictly adhere to the schedule provided in the official notification to ensure timely registration and selection centre choice:
- Official Notification Release Date: September 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 30 September 2026
- Online Application Closing Date: 29 October 2026 (up to 15:00 hrs)
- Cut-Off & SSB Selection Centre Allotment: November / December 2026
- SSB Interview Period: January to April 2027
- Course Commencement at IMA Dehradun: July 2027
Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualifications, Age Limit & Nationality
1. Educational Qualifications
- Candidates must hold a B.E. / B.Tech degree or M.Sc in Computer Science in the relevant engineering disciplines specified by the Army Headquarters.
- Final Year Students: Engineering students currently in their final year/semester are also eligible to apply. However, they must produce proof of passing the Engineering Degree examination along with mark sheets of all semesters by 01 July 2027 and submit the original degree certificate within 12 weeks of training commencement.
- Degrees obtained from foreign universities are not eligible for this entry scheme.
2. Age Limit & Marital Status
- Age Limit: Applicants must be between 20 and 27 years of age as on 01 July 2027.
- Date of Birth Criteria: Candidates must have been born between 01 July 2000 and 30 June 2007 (both dates inclusive). Only the Date of Birth mentioned in the Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate will be accepted.
- Marital Status: Only unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply. Candidates cannot marry during the entire 12-month duration of their training at IMA Dehradun.
Pay Scale, Cadet Stipend, & Allowances
Selected candidates undergo a 12-month training program at IMA Dehradun. Upon successful completion, officers are commissioned as Lieutenants. The financial remuneration package is structured under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) framework:
- Cadet Stipend During Training: ₹56,100 per month (Starting Pay in Level 10 Matrix).
- Lieutenant Pay Scale (Level 10): ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 per month.
- Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 per month fixed for officers from Lieutenant up to Brigadier rank.
| Rank | Pay Level | Pay Scale (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Captain | Level 10B | ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900 |
| Major | Level 11 | ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Level 12A | ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400 |
| Colonel | Level 13 | ₹1,30,600 – ₹2,15,900 |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | ₹1,39,600 – ₹2,17,600 |
Additional Allowances Include: Dearness Allowance (DA), Technical Allowance (Tier-I ₹3,000/pm, Tier-II ₹4,500/pm), High Altitude/Field Area Allowance (ranging up to ₹42,500/pm for Siachen), Annual Dress Allowance of ₹20,000, Transport Allowance (TPTA), and Army Group Insurance Fund (AGIF) coverage of ₹1.25 Crore.
Minimum Physical Conditioning Standards
To withstand the rigorous military training regime, candidates must attain the following minimum physical conditioning benchmarks prior to joining the academy.
- 2.4 Km Run: To be completed within 10 minutes 30 seconds.
- Push-Ups: 40 repetitions
- Pull-Ups: 06 repetitions
- Sit-Ups: 30 repetitions
- Squats: 2 sets of 30 repetitions
- Lunges: 2 sets of 10 repetitions
- Swimming: Fundamental knowledge of swimming.
Selection Process (No Written Exam)
There is no written test for the Indian Army TGC entry[cite: 10]. The selection follows a structured four-phase evaluation:
- Shortlisting of Applications: The Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) fixes cut-off percentages based on candidate aggregate marks up to specified semesters/years
- SSB Interview (5-Day Selection Procedure): Shortlisted applicants are called for an interview at Selection Centres in Prayagraj (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka), or Jalandhar (Punjab)
- Stage 1: Screening Test (Includes Officer Intelligence Rating tests & Picture Perception/Description Test)
- Stage 2: Psychological Tests, Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks, and Personal Interview.
- Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by the SSB board undergo exhaustive medical checks by Service Medical Officers.
- Final Merit List: Prepared stream-wise solely on the basis of marks obtained in the SSB Interview[cite: 8]. Recommended candidates meeting medical standards are issued joining letters based on total available stream vacancies.
How to Apply Online for Indian Army TGC-145
Candidates can follow these official steps to register for the TGC-145 course online
- Visit the official portal at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Enter the Security Captcha to access the homepage.
- Click on ‘Officers Entry Apply/Login’ and select ‘Registration’ if you are a new user.
- Complete basic registration and fill out the online application form with accurate personal, academic, and contact information.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (Photograph, Signature, Class 10th Certificate, Degree/Semester Mark Sheets) as per specified dimensions.
- Verify all input fields carefully and click on ‘Submit’.
- Download and print two copies of the submitted application form for future reference during the SSB interview.
Important Link Section
| Official Notification PDF | Download TGC-145 Official Notification |
| Online Application Link | Apply Online Registration Portal |
| Official Portal | Join Indian Army Official Website |
