Indian Army TGC 145 Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Engineering Graduates

The Indian Army has released the notification for the 145th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145) for eligible unmarried male engineering graduates. The course will commence in July 2027 at IMA Dehradun and offers Permanent Commission in the Indian Army. A total of 30 vacancies are available across notified engineering streams. Online applications are open from 30 September to 29 October 2026.

Indian Army TGC 145 Recruitment 2026

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Indian Army TGC 145 Recruitment 2026 – Overview

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Important Dates – Indian Army TGC 145 Online Form 2026

Application Fee

The uploaded TGC-145 notification does not specify an application fee.

Therefore, candidates should check the official application portal for any payment-related instructions before submitting the form. Do not assume a fee amount unless specified by the Indian Army.

Age Limit for TGC 145

Candidates must be 20 to 27 years old as on 1 July 2027.

The candidate must have been born:

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

The date of birth mentioned in the Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate or equivalent certificate will be accepted as proof of age.

The notification does not provide a separate general category-wise age-relaxation table for this course.

TGC 145 Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must be eligible unmarried male engineering graduates.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess:

• BE/B. Tech, or
• M.Sc. Computer Science in the notified engineering streams/equivalent streams.

Final-year engineering students can also apply provisionally, subject to the conditions in the notification. They must provide proof of passing the engineering degree examination with all semester/year marksheets by 1 July 2027.

Candidates whose final-year/final-semester result will be declared after 1 July 2027 are not eligible.

Engineering degrees obtained from foreign countries are also not accepted for this course.

Nationality

Candidates must meet the nationality conditions prescribed by the notification. These include Indian citizens and specified categories of Nepalese citizens and persons of Indian origin, subject to the eligibility-certificate requirements mentioned in the notification.

TGC 145 Vacancy Details 2026

The Indian Army has announced 30 vacancies across the following core engineering streams:

Important Stream-Matching Rule

Candidates must enter their engineering stream exactly as required.

Any mismatch between the engineering stream mentioned on the degree/marksheet and the stream entered in the online application can result in cancellation of candidature.

Physical Standards for TGC 145

Before joining the training academy, candidates are required to meet the prescribed minimum physical standards:

Indian Army TGC 145 Selection Process

The selection process broadly includes:

Application Shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical Examination → Merit List → Training

1. Shortlisting

The Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army) will shortlist applications based on the vacancy-to-call-up ratio for each engineering stream.

A stream-wise cutoff based on cumulative percentage may be applied.

2. SSB Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be called for SSB at one of the following centres:

• Prayagraj
• Bhopal
• Bengaluru
• Jalandhar

The SSB selection consists of two stages. Candidates who fail Stage 1 are returned on the same day. The SSB interview can last up to five days.

3. Medical Examination

Candidates recommended by SSB undergo medical examination. Candidates declared medically fit are considered for joining according to merit and available vacancies.

TGC 145 Salary, Stipend & Pay Scale

During training at IMA, Officer Cadets receive a fixed stipend of Rs 56,100 per month, corresponding to the starting pay of Level 10.

After successful commissioning, the candidate is commissioned as a Lieutenant with:

Pay Level 10: Rs 56,100 – Rs 1,77,500

In addition, Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs 15,500 per month is applicable from Lieutenant to Brigadier, along with other admissible allowances.

TGC 145 Training & Commission

Selected candidates undergo approximately 12 months of training at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.

After successful completion of training, cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the Army in the rank of Lieutenant. The notification also provides one year of ante-date seniority for TGC engineering graduates for seniority, promotion and pay-increment purposes.

How to Apply for Indian Army TGC 145 Online Form 2026

1. Visit the official Indian Army recruitment website.
2. Click “Officer Entry Apply/Login.”
3. Register if you are a new user.
4. Log in and select “Apply Online” from the dashboard.
5. Open Officers Selection – Eligibility.
6. Select Technical Graduate Course and click Apply.
7. Fill in personal, communication, and educational details.
8. Enter your engineering stream carefully.
9. Enter marks/CGPA after applying the university's prescribed conversion formula.
10. Review all details on the summary page.
11. Submit the application.
12. Take two copies of the application form with Roll Number after the final closure of applications, as instructed in the notification.

Important: Aadhaar number and Matriculation Certificate are mandatory for registration on the Indian Army website.

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FAQs – Indian Army TGC 145 Online Form 2026

1. What is the last date for Indian Army TGC 145 Online Form 2026?

The last date to submit the TGC-145 online application is 29 October 2026 at 3:00 PM.

2. How many vacancies are available in TGC 145?

The Indian Army has announced 30 tentative vacancies across notified engineering streams.

3. What is the age limit for TGC 145?

The age limit is 20 to 27 years as on 1 July 2027. The candidate's date of birth must fall between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2007.

4. Can final-year engineering students apply for TGC 145?

Yes. Final-year engineering students can apply provisionally, but they must fulfil the prescribed percentage and degree-submission requirements before joining the course.

5. What is the salary of a TGC officer?

During training, Officer Cadets receive a Rs 56,100 monthly stipend. After successful commissioning, the Lieutenant pay scale is Rs 56,100–Rs 1,77,500, along with applicable allowances and Rs 15,500 MSP.