The Indian Army has invited online applications from unmarried male engineering graduates for the 145th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145). The course starts in July 2027 at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun and leads to a Permanent Commission as a Lieutenant. There are 30 vacancies across engineering streams. You can apply at joinindianarmy.nic.in from 30 September 2026 (3:00 PM) to 29 October 2026 (3:00 PM).
There is no written exam. Applications are shortlisted stream-wise on a cut-off of the candidate's cumulative degree percentage, and shortlisted candidates take a five-day SSB interview followed by a medical. During the roughly 12-month training at IMA Dehradun, cadets get a stipend of ₹56,100 a month. After commissioning, pay is at Level 10 (₹56,100–1,77,500) plus ₹15,500 Military Service Pay. All details below are from the official notification.
Army TGC-145 — Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Army (Directorate General of Recruiting, IHQ of MoD (Army)) |
| Course | 145th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145), July 2027 |
| Training academy | Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun — about 12 months |
| Commission | Permanent Commission as Lieutenant, with 1 year ante-date seniority |
| Vacancies | 30 (tentative) |
| Who can apply | Unmarried men with BE/B.Tech in a notified stream (final-year students too) |
| Age | 20–27 years on 1 July 2027 |
| Selection | Shortlisting by degree % cut-off → SSB interview → Medical → Merit |
| Official website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 30 September 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Last date to apply | 29 October 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Print two copies of application with roll number | 30 minutes after applications close on the last day |
| Last date for queries on the website | Up to 3 days before closing (26 October 2026) |
| Proof of passing degree (final-year candidates) | By 1 July 2027 |
| Course starts at IMA Dehradun | July 2027 |
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Stream-wise Vacancies
| Core stream | Main streams listed | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Civil | Civil, Architecture, Building Construction & Technology | 8 |
| Computer Science | Computer Science & Engg, Computer Technology, M.Sc Computer Science, Information Technology | 6 |
| Electrical | Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics | 2 |
| Electronics | Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Instrumentation, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Telecommunication, Opto Electronics, Micro Electronics & Microwave, Fibre Optics, Satellite Communication | 6 |
| Mechanical | Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Industrial, Industrial/Manufacturing, Industrial Engg & Management, Workshop Technology, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Avionics | 6 |
| Miscellaneous | Plastic Tech, Remote Sensing, Ballistics, Bio Medical, Food Tech, Agriculture, Metallurgy, Laser Tech, Biotechnology, Rubber Tech, Chemical, Transportation, Mining, Nuclear Tech, Textile | 2 |
| Total | 30 | |
The notification lists many AICTE-approved equivalent branches under each stream. For example, Computer Science includes CSE (AI & ML), CSE (Cyber Security), AI & Data Science, Information Science and Software Engineering. Mechanical includes Mechatronics and Manufacturing Engineering.
Important: only the notified streams and their listed equivalents are accepted. The stream you enter in the form must exactly match the name on your degree or marksheet, or your candidature will be cancelled. Vacancies are tentative. Recommended candidates who fall outside their stream's vacancies may be offered the SSC (Tech) course of October 2027, if vacancies are left there.
Eligibility
Nationality
A citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from certain listed countries to settle permanently in India. Candidates in the last two categories need a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India, except Gorkha subjects of Nepal.
Age limit
20 to 27 years on 1 July 2027, which means born between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2007, both dates included. Only the date of birth in your Class 10 (matriculation) certificate is accepted.
Educational qualification
- BE/B.Tech in one of the notified engineering streams, or M.Sc Computer Science.
- The degree must be from a recognised Indian university or institution. Degrees from foreign countries are not accepted.
- Final-year students can apply. They must submit proof of passing, with all semester marksheets, by 1 July 2027, and the degree certificate within 12 weeks of the start of training. Final-year candidates whose result comes out after 1 July 2027 are not eligible.
- Final-year candidates appear in the SSB provisionally. Their cumulative percentage up to the 6th semester (or 3rd year) must meet the cut-off, and the final cumulative percentage must also meet it after the result.
- Candidates must be unmarried. Marriage after applying, or during training, leads to cancellation or discharge.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting A stream-wise cut-off on your cumulative degree percentage
- Choose SSB date Shortlisted candidates pick an SSB centre and date online, first come first served
- SSB interview A two-stage, five-day interview at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru or Jalandhar
- Medical and merit Medical test for recommended candidates, then a stream-wise merit list on SSB marks
- CGPA conversion: convert CGPA or grades to marks using your own university's formula when you fill in the form. If the percentage your university gives falls below the cut-off, do not report for the SSB, even if you were shortlisted on the marks you entered.
- Candidates who fail Stage-1 of the SSB go home the same day. The call-up letter comes only by email and SMS.
- If SSB marks are tied, the older candidate ranks higher, and then the one with the higher degree percentage.
- Candidates attending the SSB for the first time for this type of commission get AC-III tier rail fare both ways.
Physical Standards Before Joining IMA
| Activity | Minimum standard |
|---|---|
| 2.4 km run | 10 minutes 30 seconds |
| Push-ups | 40 |
| Pull-ups | 6 |
| Sit-ups | 30 |
| Squats | 2 sets of 30 |
| Lunges | 2 sets of 10 |
| Swimming | Should know the fundamentals |
Start training early. These standards must be met before you join the academy. Medical standards for officer entry are on joinindianarmy.nic.in. An SSB medical is valid for 270 days up to the joining date.
Salary, Stipend and Benefits
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Stipend during IMA training | ₹56,100 per month |
| Lieutenant (Level 10) | ₹56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Captain (Level 10B, after 2 years) | ₹61,300 – 1,93,900 |
| Major (Level 11, after 6 years) | ₹69,400 – 2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel (Level 12A, after 13 years) | ₹1,21,200 – 2,12,400 |
| Military Service Pay (Lieutenant to Brigadier) | ₹15,500 per month |
| Technical allowance | ₹3,000 (Tier-I) / ₹4,500 (Tier-II) per month, if eligible |
| Dress allowance | ₹20,000 per year |
| Transport allowance (Level 10+) | ₹7,200 (higher TPTA cities) / ₹3,600 (other places) + DA |
| Insurance (AGIF) during training | ₹1.25 crore cover, with a monthly subscription of ₹12,500 |
Officers also get DA, field-area allowances depending on the posting (up to ₹42,500 for Siachen), ration in kind, a children's education allowance and a hostel subsidy. The Hindi and English versions of the notification give different children's education allowance figures (₹2,812.50 and ₹2,250). The notification says the English version prevails.
Cost of training: a cadet who leaves IMA for reasons other than medical ones or reasons beyond his control must refund the training cost at about ₹20,481.96 per week, with an 8% yearly increase.
How to Apply
- Go to joinindianarmy.nic.in and click Officer Entry Apply/Login, then Registration. Skip this if you are already registered. Aadhaar number and Class 10 certificate are mandatory for registration.
- Log in, click Apply Online on the dashboard and click Apply against Technical Graduate Course.
- Fill in personal, communication and education details, and any previous SSB details, using Save & Continue for each section.
- Check the Summary page and click Submit. If you edit the form later, you must click Submit again.
- 30 minutes after applications close on 29 October, print two copies of the application with your roll number.
Submit only one application, because multiple applications are rejected. Nothing can be changed after applications close. Your name, parents' names and date of birth must match your Class 10 certificate exactly. If any detail differs, carry an affidavit.
Documents to Carry to the SSB (originals + self-attested copies)
- Signed printout of the application with a self-attested photograph
- Class 10 certificate and marksheet. This is the only accepted proof of date of birth and names.
- Class 12 or diploma marksheet and certificate
- Engineering degree or provisional degree. A provisional degree must be no more than 6 months old when you join.
- Marksheets of all semesters or years
- Certificate from the Controller of Examinations or Registrar giving your university's CGPA-to-marks formula
- Final-year candidates: cumulative percentage certificate up to the 6th semester, a principal's certificate that the result will come out by 1 July 2027, and a self-declaration
- Civil (police) verification documents
- Serving personnel: application countersigned by the Commanding Officer
DigiLocker certificates are not accepted in place of originals. If your college issues certificates only through DigiLocker, get a certificate from the college stating this, and bring an authenticated colour printout. Missing documents lead to cancellation at the SSB.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply online / notification | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
| Queries | Only through the Feedback/Query option on joinindianarmy.nic.in |
| More defence jobs | Indian Army jobs |
This page is based on the official TGC-145 notification. Where the Hindi and English versions differ, the English version prevails. UttarakhandJobs.in is not affiliated with the Indian Army.