Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Course Name | Technical Graduate Course (TGC-142) |
| Commencement Date | January 2026 |
| Training Academy | Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun |
| Commission Type | Permanent Commission |
| Application Start Date | April 30, 2025 |
| Application End Date | May 29, 2025 (1500 hrs) |
| Who Can Apply | Unmarried Male Engineering Graduates |
| Age Limit | 20 to 27 years as on January 1, 2026 (Born between Jan 2, 1999, and Jan 1, 2006) |
| Total Vacancies | 30 |
| Training Duration | 12 Months |
| Stipend During Training | ₹56,100 per month |
| Rank After Training | Lieutenant |
| Initial Pay Scale | Level 10: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 + MSP ₹15,500/month |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Candidates must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from select countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (with eligibility certificate, if applicable).
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 20 to 27 years as on January 1, 2026, i.e., born between January 2, 1999, and January 1, 2006 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualification
Candidates should have passed or be in the final year of an Engineering Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in the relevant discipline. Final year students must submit proof of passing the degree by January 1, 2026.
Engineering Streams & Vacancies
| Engineering Discipline | Vacancies |
| Civil Engineering & equivalents | 8 |
| Computer Science / IT & equivalents | 6 |
| Electronics / Telecommunication & equivalents | 6 |
| Mechanical / Industrial / Aeronautical & equivalents | 6 |
| Electrical / Electronics & Instrumentation | 2 |
| Other Streams (Architecture, Biomedical, etc.) | 2 |
| Total | 30 |
Selection Procedure
- Shortlisting of Applications: Based on cutoff percentage set per engineering stream. Final year students must meet cutoff up to 6th semester.
- SSB Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, a two-stage process conducted at centers like Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, and Jalandhar.
- Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by the SSB will undergo a medical examination as per the standards set by the Indian Army
- Final Merit List: Prepared based on SSB marks. Tie-breaker criteria include age and academic performance.
Pay & Allowance
- During Training: Stipend of ₹56,100 per month.
- Post Commission: Rank of Lieutenant with a pay scale of Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) plus Military Service Pay (MSP) of ₹15,500 per month.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Navigate to the ‘Officer Entry Apply/Login’ section and click on ‘Registration’ (if not already registered).
- Fill in the online registration form.
- After registration, click on ‘Apply Online’ under the Dashboard.
- Select ‘Technical Graduate Course’ and proceed with the application.
- Fill in all the required details, upload necessary documents, and submit the application.
- Take a printout of the application for future reference.
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