Directorate General of Recruiting, Indian Army · TGC-145
Indian Army Technical Graduate Course (TGC) 145
Indian Army TGC-145 Recruitment 2026 offers 30 tentative officer-entry vacancies for eligible unmarried male engineering graduates. The 145th Technical Graduate Course is scheduled to commence in July 2027 at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. Applications are scheduled from 30 September to 29 October 2026.
Recruitment overview
What this notification covers
A total of 30 tentative vacancies are reported across Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and Miscellaneous Engineering streams. Applicants must meet the age, marital-status, educational-qualification and engineering-discipline requirements specified in the official notification.
The application process is online through the official Join Indian Army portal. Shortlisting is based on academic performance, followed by the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, medical examination and preparation of a merit list.
Candidates must verify that their exact degree title matches an engineering discipline accepted in the official notification. Final-year candidates may apply subject to the specified conditions and deadline for producing proof of their degree.
The course is scheduled to begin in July 2027. Read the official notification carefully for all eligibility requirements, selection conditions, training details and service obligations.
Posts & vacancies
Available posts
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Graduate Course Officer – Civil Engineering | 8 | Level 10, ₹56100–₹177500 after commissioning |
| Technical Graduate Course Officer – Computer Science Engineering | 6 | Level 10, ₹56100–₹177500 after commissioning |
| Technical Graduate Course Officer – Electrical Engineering | 2 | Level 10, ₹56100–₹177500 after commissioning |
| Technical Graduate Course Officer – Electronics Engineering | 6 | Level 10, ₹56100–₹177500 after commissioning |
| Technical Graduate Course Officer – Mechanical Engineering | 6 | Level 10, ₹56100–₹177500 after commissioning |
| Technical Graduate Course Officer – Miscellaneous Engineering Streams | 2 | Level 10, ₹56100–₹177500 after commissioning |
Eligibility
Qualification and age rules
Bachelor's Degree (Any Stream)
Applicants must be unmarried male candidates meeting the nationality conditions in the official notification.
Educational qualification: BE/B.Tech degree in a notified engineering stream, or M.Sc. Computer Science where expressly accepted by the notification. Final-year engineering students may apply if they satisfy the prescribed conditions and submit proof of passing the degree by the specified deadline.
Age requirement: 20 to 27 years as on 1 July 2027. The reported eligible date-of-birth range is 1 July 2000 to 30 June 2007, inclusive.
Eligible engineering streams include notified disciplines under Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and Miscellaneous Engineering. The complete list of accepted equivalent degrees must be checked in the official notification.
Age relaxations
- General · 0 yearsStandard age limits apply
Fees & pay
Application cost and compensation
- All candidates₹0.00 · No application fee reported; verify official notification
Important dates
Recruitment timeline
- Applications open
- Recruitment notification and applications announcedTGC-145, July 2027 course
- Online applications openApply through the official portal
- Online application deadlineDeadline reported as 3:00 PM IST
- Application deadline
- Age eligibility reckoning dateAge must meet the notified limits on this date
- Final-year degree proof deadlineSubject to the official notification's conditions
- Course commencement at IMAJuly 2027; exact reporting date to be confirmed
Selection process
How candidates are selected
- 1Academic shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on cumulative engineering marks and the Army's applicable shortlisting criteria.
- 2SSB interview – Stage I
Initial screening and assessment as specified by the Services Selection Board.
- 3SSB interview – Stage II
Further psychological, group-testing and interview assessments for candidates who clear Stage I.
- 4Medical examination
Candidates recommended by the SSB undergo the prescribed military medical examination.
- 5Final merit list
Final selection is made according to merit, available vacancies and the applicable recruitment rules.
Syllabus
What to prepare
Psychological assessment
Practice structured reasoning, situation responses, self-description and clear expression.
Group testing
Develop teamwork, communication, planning, leadership and decision-making skills.
Personal interview
Prepare to discuss education, engineering subjects, achievements, interests, motivation and awareness of the Indian Army.
General awareness
Follow national affairs, defence news, current events and basic knowledge relevant to the interview.
Physical fitness
Maintain fitness appropriate to military selection and training requirements; verify official medical and physical standards.
Documents
Documents to keep ready
- Class 10 certificate/marksheetDate-of-birth proof
- Class 12 certificate/marksheetEducational record, as applicable
- BE/B.Tech or accepted M.Sc. Computer Science marksheetsAll semesters/years available
- Degree certificate or provisional certificateRequired according to candidate status and notification
- College/university certificateFor final-year candidates, if prescribed
- Government photo identity proofAs required for verification
- SSB call-up letterRequired when reporting for the interview
- PhotographsAs specified in SSB instructions
- Other prescribed certificatesAny additional documents listed in the official notification
How to apply
Use the official route only
2. Open Officer Entry Apply/Login and register or sign in.
3. Select the Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145) entry.
4. Enter personal, contact and educational details accurately.
5. Select the engineering stream that matches your qualification and the official notification.
6. Review the completed application and submit it online.
7. Save or print the submitted application for your records.
8. Monitor the official website for shortlisting and SSB interview updates.
The published deadline is 29 October 2026 at 3:00 PM IST. If you have not already applied, check the portal immediately to see whether submissions are still being accepted.