Indian Army TGC 145 Notification

Indian Army TGC-145 notification 2026

The Indian Army has issued the notification for the 145th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145), which begins in July 2027 at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun. It is an entry for unmarried male engineering graduates who want a Permanent Commission in the Army. The course carries 30 places spread over six engineering stream groups, and the notice states that these numbers are tentative and may be changed or re-allotted to suit the Army's needs. Applications are accepted only online on joinindianarmy.nic.in, and the window runs from 3 PM on 30 September 2026 to 3 PM on 29 October 2026.

TGC-145 vacancies and engineering streams

The 30 places are split as Civil 8, Computer Science 6, Electrical 2, Electronics 6, Mechanical 6 and miscellaneous engineering streams 2. Each group accepts only the core stream and the equivalent streams printed in para 3 of the notice, for example Construction Technology under Civil, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science under Computer Science, and Mechatronics under Mechanical. The miscellaneous group covers streams such as Plastic Technology, Chemical Technology, Mining, Textile, Bio Medical and Metallurgical Engineering. If the stream name on your degree differs from the name you choose in the form, the candidature is cancelled. Recommended candidates who miss their stream's places may be offered the Short Service Commission (Tech) course of October 2027 if vacancies remain there.

Age limit and eligibility for TGC-145

You must be between 20 and 27 years old on 1 July 2027, that is born not earlier than 1 July 2000 and not later than 30 June 2007, and only the date of birth in the Class 10 certificate counts. The degree must be a BE or B.Tech in a notified stream, or an M.Sc in Computer Science, from a university or institution recognised in India; foreign degrees are not accepted. Final-year students may apply and are allowed into the SSB provisionally if their marks up to the sixth semester meet the cut-off, but they must send proof of passing by 1 July 2027. Before joining the academy, candidates must also reach the minimum physical standards: a 2.4 km run in 10 minutes 30 seconds, 40 push-ups, 6 pull-ups, 30 sit-ups, two sets of 30 squats, two sets of 10 lunges and basic swimming.

TGC-145 selection process and SSB centres

There is no written test. The Army shortlists applications in each stream using a cut-off on the cumulative percentage of degree marks, and the form converts marks to a percentage with a simple formula. Shortlisted candidates log in and pick their SSB date and centre, which cannot be changed later. The SSB is held at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru or Jalandhar and lasts up to five days in two stages; those who fail Stage-1 go home the same day. Candidates recommended after Stage-2 take a medical examination. The merit list is prepared stream-wise on SSB marks, and joining letters for IMA Dehradun go to those within each stream's places who are medically fit.

TGC-145 training, commission and salary

Training at IMA Dehradun lasts about 12 months and its whole cost is borne by the government, though a cadet who leaves for personal reasons must repay it. During training a cadet gets a fixed stipend of ₹56,100 a month. Selected candidates join on Short Service Commission on probation as Lieutenant and receive a Permanent Commission on completing training, with one year of ante-date seniority for engineering graduates of the TGC entry. A Lieutenant is paid at Level 10 (₹56,100 – 1,77,500) with Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 a month, plus allowances such as Dearness Allowance and, where eligible, technical and field area allowances.

Documents to carry to the SSB

Candidates must carry originals and self-attested copies of the signed application printout with a photograph, the Class 10 certificate and marksheet, the Class 12 or diploma marksheet and certificate, the engineering degree or provisional degree, marksheets of all semesters and the university's certificate on the CGPA-to-marks formula. Final-year candidates also need certificates on their marks up to the sixth semester and on the expected result date, and a declaration that they will send proof of passing by 1 July 2027. DigiLocker certificates are not accepted in place of originals, and a candidate who does not bring the listed documents is sent back.