143rd Technical Graduate Course (TGC-143) (Jul 2026) Indian Army

The Indian Army invites applications from eligible unmarried Male Engineering Graduates for the 143rd Technical Graduate Course (TGC-143), commencing in July 2026 at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, for Permanent Commission in the Indian Army. This notification (published on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in) is the only official advertisement.Key PointsType of Entry: Technical Graduate Course (TGC-143) (Jul 2026)Age Limit: 20 to 27 Years as on 01 Jul 2026 (Candidates born between 01 Jul 1999 and 30 Jun 2006, both dates inclusive).Open for: Unmarried Male Candidates.Educational Qualification: Bachelor of Technology (B.E./B.Tech) in notified streams.Vacancies: 30 (Tentative - may be changed as per Organizational Requirement).How to Apply: Online at www.joinindianarmy.nic.inApplication Window: 08 Oct 2025 to 06 Nov 2025.Medical Standards: As given on www.joinindianarmy.nic.inSelection Process: Application > Shortlisting > SSB > Medical > Merit List > Joining Letter.Date for publication of cut-off % of marks for Shortlisting: Last week of Dec 2025.Likely duration and dates for SSB: Upto five-day SSB between Jan to Mar 2026 (choice for SSB dates and centre will be opened for two weeks in Dec 2025).Pre Commission Training Academy: Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun.Duration of Training: About 12 Months from Jul 2026 to Jun 2027.Stipend during Training: ₹56,400 per month.Rank after Training: Lieutenant.Salary on Commissioning: CTC approx. ₹17-18 Lac per annum (Excluding Free Medical cover & Travel to Home town once a year).Type of Commission: Permanent Commission.Primary Arms / Service for Commission: Corps of Engineers, Corps of Signals and Electronics and Mechanical Engineers. Candidates may get commissioned in other Arms/service also.Release Benefits: Depending on service on release.Eligibility (Para 2)NationalityA candidate must either be:A citizen of India, orA subject of Nepal, orA person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii) and (iii) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by Government of India. Certificate of eligibility will however not be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal. A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary, will attach such certificate along with the application.Age Limit20 to 27 years as on 01 Jul 2026. (Candidates born between 01 Jul 1999 and 30 Jun 2006, both dates inclusive).Special EmphasisMismatch in Engineering Stream: Any variation between the nomenclature of the stream on the degree parchment/marksheet and that submitted in the online application will result in cancellation of candidature.Variation in Name: Any variation in personal particulars (Candidate's name & parents' name mentioned on educational documents), candidate must submit an affidavit stating the variations.Degree/ Provisional Degree and Marksheet: Candidate must submit degree/provisional degree and all semester/years marksheets for SSB.Minimum Physical Standards: The minimum physical standards a candidate must acquire before joining the training academy are as follows:2.4 Km Run: 10 Minutes 30 SecondsPush Up: 40Pull Up: 06Sit Up: 30Squats: Two Sets of 30 RepetitionsLunges: Two Sets of 10 RepetitionsSwimming: Should know Fundamentals of swimmingEducational Qualification for ApplyingCandidates who have passed the requisite Engineering Degree course or are in the final year are eligible.Final year candidates must submit proof of passing Engineering Degree Examination along with marksheets of all semesters/years by 01 Jul 2026 and produce the Engineering Degree Certificate within 12 weeks from the commencement of training at IMA.Such candidates will be inducted on an Additional Bond Basis.Note-1: All final year appearing candidates whose final year/semester exam will be scheduled after 01 Jul 2026 are not eligible. Those who have yet to pass their degree exam are eligible only if they are studying in the final year.Note-2: Minimum educational qualification for induction to Pre Commission Training Academy is BE/B.Tech degree in notified streams. Final year candidates must ensure cumulative percentage of marks up to final semester/year is not less than the approved cut-off percentage by 01 Jul 2026.Note-3: Final semester/year studying candidates will be provisionally allowed to appear in SSB, subject to:Cumulative percentage of marks up to 6th semester/3rd year of Engg degree, up to 8th semester/4th year of B. Architecture (B.Arch) and up to 2nd semester/1st year of M.Sc in notified equivalent stream/discipline should not be below the approved cut-off percentage.After final results, the cumulative percentage of marks up to final semester/year of degree course must also not be less than the approved cut-off percentage.Vacancies (Para 3)Only the Engineering streams and their acceptable equivalent streams as notified in the table will be accepted. Any variation will result in cancellation of candidature.Civil Engineering (08 Vacs)CivilCivil EnvironmentalCivil Engineering and PlanningCivil and InfrastructureCivil TechnologyConstructionConstruction and ManagementConstruction Technology and ManagementArchitectureBuildingBuilding Construction & TechnologyBuilding Engineering & Construction ManagementBuilding and Construction TechnologyBuilding Construction TechnologyComputer Science (06 Vacs)Computer Sc & EnggComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer TechnologyComputer Science & Engineering3-D Animation and GraphicsM.Sc Computer ScAdvanced Computer ApplicationComputer and Communication EngineeringComputer Engineering and ApplicationComputer NetworkingComputer Science and TechnologyComputer Science and Information TechnologyComputer Science and System EngineeringComputing in ComputingComputing in MultimediaComputing in SoftwareElectrical and Computer EngineeringElectronics and Computer ScienceElectronics and Computer EngineeringMathematics and ComputingComputer Engineering (Software Engineering)Computer Science & Engineering (Networks)Nano Science & TechnologyNano TechnologyComputer Science and Applied MathematicsComputer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)Computer Science & Engineering (Internet of things & Cyber Security Including Block Chain Technology)Computer Science & Engineering (Internet of things)Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data ScienceArtificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine LearningData Science and Engineering (Data Science)Information TechnologyInformation Science & EngineeringSoftware EngineeringInformation and Communication TechnologyInformation EngineeringInformation Science and TechnologyInformation Technology and EngineeringGeo InformaticsElectrical (02 Vacs)Electrical EngineeringElectrical and ElectronicsElectrical & Electronics EngineeringElectrical and Electronics (Power System)Electrical and Mechanical EngineeringElectronics (06 Vacs)Electronics & Communication EngineeringCommunication EngineeringElectronics Communication EngineeringElectronics Communication & Instrumentation EngineeringApplied Electronics & CommunicationsElectronics & Communication Engineering (Communication System Engineering)Electronics & Communication Engineering (Industry Integrated)Electronics & Communication Engineering (Microwave)Advanced Electronics and Communication EngineeringElectronics Communication & Instrumentation EngineeringElectronics and Communication Engineering (Technologynician Electronic Radio)Electronics & InstrumentationApplied Electronics & Instrumentation EngineeringElectronics Instrumentation & Control EngineeringElectronics & Instrumentation EngineeringInstrumentation and Control EngineeringInstrumentation & ElectronicsInstrumentation EngineeringInstrumentation TechnologyRobotics & AutomationAutomation and RoboticsElectronics EngineeringPower ElectronicsPower Electronics & Instrumentation EngineeringElectronics and Power EngineeringDigital Techniques for Design and PlanningElectronics Science and EngineeringElectronics and Control SystemsElectronics and Electrical EngineeringElectronics Design TechnologyElectronics System EngineeringElectronics TechnologyRadio Physics and ElectronicsElectronics and Biomedical EngineeringElectronics & Computer ScienceElectronics & Computer EngineeringElectronics & TelecommunicationElectronics & TelecommunicationElectronics and Telematics EngineeringElectronic and Telecommunication EngineeringTelecommunication EngineeringOpto ElectronicsOpto ElectronicsOptics & Opto ElectronicsMicro Electronics & MicrowaveMicro Electronics and Microwave EngineeringFibre OpticsFibre OpticsSatellite CommunicationSatellite CommunicationMechanical (06 Vacs)Mechanical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMechatronics EngineeringMechanical & Automation EngineeringAdvance Mechatronics and Industrial Automation EngineeringMechanical Engineering (Automobile)Mechanical Engineering (Industry Integrated)Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering)Mechanical Engineering (Production)Mechanical Engineering (Welding Technology)Mechanical Engineering AutomobileMechanical Engineering DesignProductionProduction EngineeringProduction & Industrial EngineeringAutomobileAutomobile EngineeringAutomobile Maintenance EngineeringAutomotive TechnologyIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial / ManufacturingIndustrial Engineering & ManagementIndustrial Engg & MgtIndustrial & Production EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringManufacturing Engineering & TechnologyManufacturing Process & Automation EngineeringManufacturing Science & EngineeringManufacturing TechnologyWorkshop TechnologyWorkshop TechnologyAeronauticalAeronautical EngineeringAerospaceAerospace EngineeringAero Space EngineeringAircraft Maintenance EngineeringAvionicsAvionics EngineeringAviation EngineeringMisc Engineering Streams (02 Vacs)Plastic Tech: Plastic TechnologyRemote Sensing: Remote SensingBallistics: Ballistics EngineeringBio Medical Engg: Bio Medical Engineering, Electronics & Bio Medical EngineeringFood Tech: Food Engineering & TechnologyAgriculture: Agriculture EngineeringMetallurgical: Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgy & Material Technology, Metallurgy & Material EngineeringMetallurgy and Explosive: Material Science & Technology, Metallurgy and Explosives EngineeringLaser Tech: Laser TechnologyBio Tech: Bio TechnologyRubber Technology: Rubber TechnologyChemical Engg: Chemical TechnologyTransportation Engineering: Transportation EngineeringMining: Mining EngineeringNuclear Technology: Nuclear Science & TechnologyTextile: Textile EngineeringTotal Vacancies: 30Note 1: These vacancies are tentative and may be changed or re-appropriated depending on organizational requirements.Note 2: Recommended candidates for TGC-143rd course (Jul 2026) whose merit is not within the number of allotted vacancies of respective Engineering streams, may be offered to join Short Service Commission (Tech) Course (Oct 2026), subject to meeting all other eligibility conditions & availability of unutilized vacancies in SSC(T) course for respective Engineering streams.Selection Procedure (Para 4)Shortlisting of ApplicationsIntegrated HQ of MoD (Army) reserves the right to shortlist applications based on the vacancy to call up ratio for each Engineering discipline/stream without assigning any reason.The cut-off will be applied in each stream on the cumulative percentage of marks obtained by the candidates up to the final semester/year.Final semester/year studying candidates will be provisionally allowed to appear in SSB subject to conditions mentioned in the Educational Qualification section (Para 2c, Note-3).Candidates will be shortlisted based on their eligibility criteria and in a vacancy to call up ratio decided by Rtg Dte.Allotment of Selection CentreAfter shortlisting, the centre allotment will be intimated via email.Candidates must log in to the website and select their SSB dates on a first-come, first-served basis. Dates will then be allotted by Selection Centres.The option to select SSB dates may be forfeited due to exceptional circumstances.Allotment of Selection Centre is at the discretion of Directorate General of Recruiting, IHQ MoD (Army), and no requests for changes will be entertained.Conduct of SSBOnly shortlisted eligible candidates will be interviewed at one of the Selection Centres (Prayagraj (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka), and Jalandhar (Punjab)) by Psychologist, Group Testing Officer, and Interviewing Officer.Call Up letters for SSB interview will be issued via registered e-mail ID and SMS.Candidates will undergo a two-stage selection procedure. Those who clear Stage-1 will proceed to Stage-2; those who fail will be returned on the same day.SSB interviews are five days long. Details are on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.Post-SSB, recommended candidates will undergo a medical examination.Joining Pre-Commission Training Academy (PCTA)Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit will be issued Joining Letters for training in order of merit, depending on vacancies and eligibility criteria.Medical Examination (Para 5)For medical standards and procedures, visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.Note 1: Medical Board proceedings are confidential and will not be divulged. Directorate General of Recruiting has no role in medical boards.Type of Commission (Para 6)Grant of CommissionSelected candidates will be granted Short Service Commission (SSC) on probation in the rank of Lieutenant from the commencement of the course or the reporting date at IMA, Dehradun, whichever is later.If Permanent Commission is not granted immediately after training, the candidate will not be eligible for pay and allowances until Permanent Commission is granted or SSC is terminated.SSC probation period will not count for Seniority, Promotion, Pay, or Pension. However, if SSC is followed by Permanent Commission, the SSC probation period will reckon for pensionary benefits.Permanent CommissionUpon successful completion of training, cadets will be granted Permanent Commission in the Army in the rank of Lieutenant.Ante Date SeniorityEngineering Graduates of TGC Entry will be granted one year ante-date seniority from the date of commission as Lieutenant for seniority, promotion, and increment of pay.Training (Para 7)Location: Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun.Duration: Approximately 12 months.Marriage Policy: Candidates are not permitted to marry during training. If a candidate marries during training, they will be discharged and liable to refund all expenditure incurred by the government. A candidate who marries after the application date but before induction will have their candidature cancelled.Cost of Training: The entire cost is borne by the Government. If a Gentleman Cadet is withdrawn for reasons other than medical or beyond his control, he will be liable to refund training cost @ ₹16260/- per week (annual increment of 8% applies). This cost will be recovered from candidates withdrawing for personal reasons.Arms/Services Allocation (Para 8)Final allocation will be made before passing out from IMA, at the discretion of Integrated HQ of Ministry of Defence (Army). Candidates will have no objection to the final allocation.Terms and Conditions of Service (Para 9)Promotion CriteriaRankPromotion CriteriaLieutenantOn CommissionCaptainOn completion of 02 Yrs reckonable commissioned serviceMajorOn completion of 06 Yrs reckonable commissioned serviceLieutenant ColonelOn completion of 13 Yrs reckonable commissioned serviceColonel (TS)On completion of 26 Yrs reckonable commissioned serviceColonelOn selection basis subject to fulfillment of requisite service conditions.BrigadierMajor GeneralLieutenant General /HAG ScaleHAG + ScaleVCOAS/Army Cdr/Lieutenant Gen (NFSG)COASPay (in ₹)RankLevelPay (in ₹)LieutenantLevel 1056,100 - 1,77,500CaptainLevel 10B61,300-1,93,900MajorLevel 1169,400-2,07,200Lieutenant ColonelLevel 12A1,21,200-2,12,400ColonelLevel 131,30,600-2,15,900BrigadierLevel 13A1,39,600-2,17,600Major GeneralLevel 141,44,200-2,18,200Lieutenant General HAG ScaleLevel 151,82,200-2,24,100Lieutenant General HAG +ScaleLevel 162,05,400-2,24,400VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lieutenant General (NFSG)Level 172,25,000/-(fixed)COASLevel 182,50,000/-(fixed)Military Service Pay (MSP)₹15,500/- Per month fixed for Officers from the rank of Lieutenant to Brigadier.Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training₹56,100/- Per month (Starting Pay in Level 10 of Pay Matrix) during entire training at IMA, Dehradun.Upon successful commissioning, pay will be fixed in the first cell of Level 10. Training period will not be treated as commissioned service. Arrears on admissible allowances will be paid.Qualification GrantAbolished. Eligible employees will be governed by newly proposed Higher Qualification Incentive (HQI), orders for which are yet to be issued by MoD.Other AllowancesDearness Allowance (DA): Admissible at the same rates and conditions as applicable to Civilian Personnel.Para Reserve Allowance: ₹3,281/- per month.Technical Allowance (Tier-I): ₹3,000/- per month.Technical Allowance (Tier-II): ₹4,500/- per month.Field Area Allowances / Risk and Hardship Allowances: Payable based on rank and area of posting, as per MoD letter No 1(16)2017/D(Pay/Services) dt 18 Sep 2017. Max for Siachen: ₹53,125/-. Various categories (High, Medium, Low Risk with different Hardship levels R1H1, R1H2, R1H3, R2H1, R2H2, R2H3, R3H1, R3H2, R3H3) are applicable with different rates.Dress Allowance: ₹25,000/- per year (subsumed into new Dress Allowance).Ration in Kind: In Peace and Field Areas.Transport Allowance (TPTA):Pay Level 10 and above: Higher TPTA Cities: ₹7,200/- + DA; Other Places: ₹3,600/- + DA.Higher TPTA Cities (UA): Hyderabad, Patna, Delhi, Ahmadabad, Surat, Bengaluru, Kochi, Kozhikode, Indore, Greater Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Jaipur, Chennai, Coimbatore, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Kolkata.Not admissible to personnel provided with Government transport.Officers in Pay Level 14 and above, entitled to official car, can opt for official car facility or TPTA at ₹15,750/- + DA.Not admissible for calendar months wholly covered by leave.Physically disabled personnel continue to be paid at double rate, minimum ₹2,250/- + DA.Children Education Allowance: ₹2,812.50/- per month per child for two eldest surviving children (from three classes before Class one to 12th class). Reimbursement done once a year after Financial Year. Certificate from Head of Institution required.Hostel Subsidy: ₹8,437.50/- per month per child for two eldest surviving children (from three classes before Class one to 12th class).Note: Pay & Allowances are subject to revision.Army Group Insurance Fund (AGIF) (Para 10)Gentlemen Cadets receiving stipend are insured for ₹1.25 Cr, applicable to regular Army officers.Subscription: ₹12,500/- per month, paid in advance.Disability Benefits:₹25 Lakh for 100% disability (if invalidated out by IMB and not entitled to pension).Proportionately reduced to ₹5 Lakh for 20% disability.Ex-Gratia grant of ₹50,000/- for less than 20% disability.Disability due to alcoholism, drug addiction, or pre-enrolment origin, disciplinary withdrawal, or voluntary leaving the academy will not qualify for benefits.How to Apply (Para 11)Application ProcessApplications are accepted only online on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.Click 'Officer Entry Apply/Login' -> 'Registration' (if not already registered).Fill the online registration form carefully.Under Dashboard, click 'Apply Online' -> 'Officers Selection 'Eligibility'' -> 'Apply' against Technical Graduate Course.Fill 'Application Form' segments: Personal information, Communication details, Education details, previous SSB details.'Save & Continue' for each segment.Review 'Summary of your information' and 'Submit'.Candidates must click 'Submit' each time they open the application for editing.Take two printouts of the application with Roll Number, 30 minutes after final closure.Advice: Read the notification carefully to avoid mistakes and rejection.Aadhaar number and matriculation certificate are mandatory for registration.Note 1: No changes to online application details after closure.Note 2: CGPA/Grades must be converted to marks as per University formula. Discrepancies will lead to cancellation.Note 3: Candidate's name/Parent's name/Date of Birth must match Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate. Variations will lead to cancellation.Documents to Carry for SSB Interview (Originals and Self-Attested Copies)Printout of online application (duly signed, self-attested photograph).Matriculation/Secondary School Examination certificate & marksheet. (Accepted as proof of DOB, candidate/parent name).Note 2 (for parents' name): If parents' name is not on Matriculation certificate, produce any GOI/State Govt ID (PAN, Aadhaar, Passport, Driving License) for verification. Names on application must match produced document.12th class marksheet & certificate / Equivalent certificate / Diploma marksheet & certificate (for Diploma holders).Engineering Degree/Provisional Degree (Provisional should not be more than six months old at joining IMA).Marksheets of all semesters/years.Certificate from University Controller of Examination/Registrar regarding CGPA/Grade conversion formula.Certificate from University Controller of Exam/Registrar/Dean/Principal regarding cumulative percentage of marks (for final year appearing candidates).Certificate from Principal/Head of Institution stating studying in final year and result by 01 Jul 2026.Declaration by final year Engg degree candidate to submit proof of passing Engg Degree Exam with marksheets by 01 Jul 2026 to Directorate General of Recruiting, failing which candidature will be cancelled.Documents related to civil verification.Note: Any candidate not carrying required documents for SSB interview will have candidature cancelled and be returned.All original certificates will be returned after verification at the SSB.Retain the second copy of the online application printout for reference. No hard copy needs to be sent to DG Recruiting.Submit only one online application. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation.Armed Forces personnel must inform their Commanding Officer in writing, and applications must be duly countersigned to be carried to SSB.Travelling Allowance (Para 12)Candidates appearing for SSB for the first time for a particular commission type are entitled to AC-III Tier to and fro Railway/Bus fare.Repeat applicants for the same commission type are not entitled to TA.For queries, contact the concerned Selection Centres.Merit List (Para 13)Qualifying SSB does not guarantee final selection.Merit list prepared based on SSB marks, engineering stream/subject-wise.In case of equal SSB marks, older candidate ranked higher.If SSB marks and age are equal, candidate with higher degree percentage ranked higher.Higher educational qualifications/previous performance have no role.Medically fit candidates within stipulated vacancies will receive joining letters for pre-commission training at IMA, Dehradun.Note 1: Failure to report within 07 days from reporting date without prior permission will result in candidature cancellation, and the next candidate in merit will receive a joining letter.Other Restrictions (Para 14)Personal restrictions in service will be imposed as per Article 33 of the Constitution of India.Change of Interview Date/Centre (Para 15)Once SSB date is selected, no request for change will be entertained.Note 1: Ambiguity/false information/concealment in documents/online application will cancel candidature.Note 2: Candidate should never have been debarred by UPSC.Note 3: Candidate should never have been arrested, convicted by a criminal court, or involved in any case. Any such issue will lead to cancellation/withdrawal.Note 4: Candidates withdrawn from NDA, IMA, OTA, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, or any Service Training Academy on disciplinary grounds are not eligible.Note 5: For queries, visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in and use the 'Feedback/Query' option.Note 6: Read notification, tickers, joining instructions, FAQs thoroughly before submitting queries.Note 7: Queries received up to 03 days prior to closing of online application will ONLY be entertained/replied to avoid last-hour rush.Note 8: Notification is in Hindi and English. English version prevails in case of discrepancy.Application DatesOnline Application Opens: 08 Oct 2025 at 1500 HrsOnline Application Closes: 06 Nov 2025 at 1500 Hrs