Indian Army TGC-145 Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 30 Vacancies, Eligibility, Selection Process & Important Dates

The Indian Army has released the notification for the 145th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145), July 2027 course. Applications are invited from eligible unmarried male Engineering graduates for training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, leading to Permanent Commission in the Indian Army.

A total of 30 vacancies have been notified across different Engineering streams. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official Indian Army recruitment website. The online application window will remain open from 30 September 2026 to 29 October 2026. 

Indian Army TGC-145 Recruitment 2026 – Notification Details

The notification provides that the online application will open at 1500 hours on 30 September 2026 and close at 1500 hours on 29 October 2026.

Indian Army TGC-145 Vacancy 2026

The Indian Army has notified 30 tentative vacancies for TGC-145. The vacancies are distributed among the notified Engineering streams. The notification also states that vacancies are tentative and may be changed or re-appropriated depending on organisational requirements. Bilingual_Notification_for_TGC-…

Post / Engineering Stream Wise Vacancy Table

Candidates should not assume that every Engineering degree is automatically eligible. The notification contains detailed lists of acceptable equivalent Engineering streams under each core stream. Only the streams specifically mentioned in the notification are accepted. 

Indian Army TGC-145 Eligibility Criteria

1. Nationality

A candidate must satisfy the nationality conditions prescribed in the notification. This includes Indian citizens and certain other categories specified by the Government of India, subject to the applicable eligibility certificate requirements.

Candidates belonging to categories requiring an eligibility certificate must attach the required certificate with their application.

2. Gender and Marital Status

The notification invites applications from eligible unmarried male Engineering graduates for TGC-145.

Candidates must also comply with the marriage-related conditions prescribed during the training period.

3. Age Limit

The candidate must be between 20 and 27 years of age as on 1 July 2027.

The candidate should have been born:

• Not earlier than 1 July 2000
• Not later than 30 June 2007

The Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate or equivalent certificate is accepted as the proof of date of birth. Other documents relating to age are not accepted for this purpose. 

4. Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess:

• BE/B.Tech, or
• M.Sc Computer Science

in the Engineering streams/equivalent streams notified in the TGC-145 notification.

Candidates with Engineering degrees obtained from foreign countries are not eligible for this course. 

Final-Year Students

Final-year Engineering students can also apply, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.

They must submit proof of passing the Engineering Degree Examination along with marksheets of all semesters/years by 1 July 2027. They must also produce the Engineering Degree Certificate within 12 weeks from commencement of training at IMA.

Candidates whose final-year/final-semester results will be declared after 1 July 2027 are not eligible for this course. 

Physical Standards

The notification highlights the following minimum physical standards that candidates should acquire before joining the training academy:

These requirements are specifically mentioned in the notification and should be considered while preparing for the selection and training process.

Indian Army TGC-145 Selection Process

The selection process consists of multiple stages.

Step 1 – Shortlisting of Applications

The Indian Army will shortlist applications based on the vacancy-to-call-up ratio for each Engineering discipline/stream.

A cut-off percentage will be applied separately for each stream based on the cumulative percentage of marks obtained up to the final semester/year. 

For final-year students, the marks obtained up to the prescribed semester/year must satisfy the applicable cut-off conditions.

Step 2 – Selection of SSB Centre and Date

After shortlisting, candidates need to log in to the Indian Army website and select their available SSB date and centre.

The notification states that selection is available on a first-come, first-served basis and that the selected SSB centre/date generally cannot be changed later. 

Step 3 – SSB Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be called for SSB at one of the notified selection centres, including:

• Prayagraj
• Bhopal
• Bengaluru
• Jalandhar

The SSB process has two stages. Candidates who clear Stage 1 proceed to Stage 2. Candidates who fail Stage 1 are returned on the same day.

The SSB interview can extend up to five days. Candidates recommended after Stage 2 undergo medical examination. Bilingual_Notification_for_TGC-…

Step 4 – Medical Examination

Candidates recommended by SSB undergo the applicable medical examination according to Army medical standards.

Step 5 – Merit and Joining

Candidates who are recommended by SSB and declared medically fit are considered for joining according to the order of merit and available vacancies, subject to fulfilment of all eligibility conditions. 

Indian Army TGC-145 Salary and Training

Selected candidates undergo training at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. The training period is approximately 12 months. Bilingual_Notification_for_TGC-…

During training, Officer Cadets receive a fixed stipend of:

₹56,100 per month

The notification states that this corresponds to the starting pay in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix. After successful commissioning, the Lieutenant rank carries a pay scale of ₹56,100–₹1,77,500, along with applicable allowances. Military Service Pay is stated as ₹15,500 per month for officers from Lieutenant to Brigadier.

The notification also lists various other allowances, subject to the applicable conditions and service rules.

How to Apply for Indian Army TGC-145 Recruitment 2026

Candidates must apply online only through the official Indian Army website.

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Visit the official Indian Army recruitment website.
2. Select Officer Entry Apply/Login.
3. Click on Registration.
4. Complete the registration process after reading the instructions.
5. Log in to the candidate dashboard.
6. Select Apply Online.
7. Open Officers Selection – Eligibility.
8. Select Technical Graduate Course and click Apply.
9. Enter personal information.
10. Enter communication details.
11. Enter educational qualification details.
12. Enter previous SSB details, wherever applicable.
13. Use Save & Continue after completing each section.
14. Check the complete application in the information summary.
15. Correct any errors before final submission.
16. Click Submit.
17. Candidates should retain the application printouts containing the Roll Number.

The notification specifically states that Aadhaar number and Matriculation Certificate are mandatory for registration on the website. Candidates should also ensure that their name, parents’ names and date of birth match their educational documents. Bilingual_Notification_for_TGC-…

Only one online application should be submitted by a candidate. Multiple applications can result in cancellation of candidature. 

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the SSB stage:

• Online application printout, duly signed and with self-attested photograph
• Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate
• Matriculation marksheet
• 12th Class certificate and marksheet
• Engineering Degree/Provisional Degree
• Marksheets of all Engineering semesters/years
• CGPA/Grade-to-percentage conversion certificate from the university
• Applicable final-year cumulative percentage certificate
• Final-year student certificate, wherever applicable
• Declaration regarding submission of Engineering degree by the prescribed date
• Documents required for civil verification
• Eligibility certificate, wherever applicable
• Affidavit in case of variation in candidate/parent names, where applicable

Original certificates are required for verification at SSB. The notification specifically states that a DigiLocker certificate will not be accepted in place of original certificates, subject to the special procedure mentioned in the notification where an institution issues only e-certificates.

Important Dates

The official notification states the application opening and closing times as 1500 hours on the respective dates. 

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Important Points Before Applying

Candidates should pay special attention to the following points:

• Check the Engineering stream exactly as mentioned in your degree/marksheets.
• Do not select an incorrect equivalent stream.
• Name and parents’ names should match the required educational documents.
• Check the date of birth carefully.
• Aadhaar and Matriculation Certificate are required for registration.
• Final-year candidates must satisfy the prescribed percentage conditions.
• Final-year results must be declared by 1 July 2027.
• Carry original documents to SSB.
• Keep multiple copies of important documents.
• Do not submit multiple applications.
• Review the complete application before final submission.
• Once the application closes, changes to submitted details are not permitted.

The Indian Army TGC-145 Recruitment 2026 provides an opportunity for eligible unmarried male Engineering graduates to enter the Indian Army through the Technical Graduate Course commencing in July 2027. The notification contains 30 tentative vacancies across Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and other notified Engineering streams.

Candidates should carefully verify their Engineering stream, age and educational qualification before submitting the application. Final-year students should pay particular attention to the requirement concerning declaration of their final results and submission of degree-related documents.

The online application process is available from 30 September 2026 at 3:00 PM until 29 October 2026 at 3:00 PM. 

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