TGC 145 Notification 2026 has been issued through a short notice on the official Indian Army website. The 145th Technical Graduate Course will commence in July 2027 at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, and offers a Permanent Commission to eligible unmarried male engineering graduates.
Online applications will open on 30 September 2026 and close on 29 October 2026 at 1500 hrs (3:00 PM). There is no application fee. The detailed notification, including the exact list of equivalent engineering streams, is expected on the official portal when the application window opens.
TGC remains one of the most direct officer entries for engineers: there is no written examination. Shortlisting is based on engineering percentage, followed by SSB interview, medical examination, and a final merit list.
TGC 145 Important Details
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145) |
| Training Academy | Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun |
| Commission Type | Permanent Commission |
| Course Commencement | July 2027 |
| Application Start Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Application End Date | 29 October 2026 (1500 hrs) |
| Who Can Apply | Unmarried male engineering graduates |
| Age Limit | 20 to 27 years as on 01 July 2027 |
| Educational Qualification | Final year or completed B.E./B.Tech (or M.Sc. Computer Science where notified) in notified streams |
| Total Vacancies | 30 (tentative) |
| 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 per month |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical Examination → Merit List |
| SSB Centres | Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Jalandhar |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
| Application Fee | Nil |
Vacancies are tentative and may change according to organisational requirement. Candidates may also be considered for other Arms or Services as per Army requirement.
TGC 145 Overview
TGC is a specialised officer entry for engineering graduates. Selected candidates undergo one year of pre-commission training at IMA and are commissioned as Lieutenants with one year of ante-date seniority for pay and promotion. The course is open only to unmarried male candidates who hold, or are in the final year of, a recognised engineering degree in a notified stream.
The short notice for TGC-145 was published in September 2026. The full advertisement on joinindianarmy.nic.in remains the only official source for stream equivalents, document requirements, and exact age cut-off wording.
TGC 145 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
A candidate must be:
- a citizen of India; or
- a subject of Nepal; or
- a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or specified East African countries and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India (certificate of eligibility required where applicable).
Age Limit
Candidates must be 20 to 27 years of age as on 01 July 2027. In standard TGC wording this means candidates should have been born not earlier than 02 July 2000 and not later than 01 July 2007 (both dates inclusive). The exact birth-date window in the detailed notification must be checked before applying.
Educational Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech in a notified engineering stream from a recognised university or institution.
- M.Sc. Computer Science is accepted where the notification specifically lists it against the Computer Science stream.
- Final-year students may apply, subject to meeting the shortlisting cut-off on the marks available at the time of application and producing proof of passing the degree by the date prescribed in the detailed notification (normally the course commencement date).
- Only streams listed in the official advertisement, and their notified equivalents, will be accepted. A mismatch between the degree title and the notified stream name can lead to cancellation of candidature.
Other Conditions
- Only unmarried male candidates are eligible.
- Candidates withdrawn from any military academy on disciplinary grounds are ineligible.
- Only one application per candidate is permitted.
TGC 145 Engineering Streams and Vacancies
A total of 30 tentative vacancies have been indicated, distributed as follows:
| Core Stream | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering and equivalents | 08 |
| Computer Science / IT and equivalents | 06 |
| Electrical Engineering | 02 |
| Electronics / Telecommunication and equivalents | 06 |
| Mechanical / Industrial / Aeronautical and equivalents | 06 |
| Miscellaneous Engineering streams | 02 |
| Total | 30 |
The detailed notification will publish the precise list of equivalent disciplines (for example, Construction Technology under Civil; Artificial Intelligence or Information Technology under Computer Science; Production or Aeronautical under Mechanical). Candidates should match their degree title exactly with that list.
TGC 145 Selection Procedure
There is no written examination for TGC.
- Shortlisting of applications
Cut-off percentages are fixed stream-wise after applications close.- Passed candidates: cumulative percentage up to the final semester or year.
- Final-year engineering candidates: cumulative percentage up to the 6th semester.
- Architecture (if notified): up to the 8th semester.
- M.Sc. (if notified): up to the 2nd semester.
- SSB Interview
Five-day selection at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru or Jalandhar.- Stage I: Screening (OIR and PP&DT).
- Stage II: Psychological tests, GTO tasks, and personal interview.
Conference and recommendation follow Stage II.
- Medical Examination
Conducted as per Indian Army medical standards published on the official website. - Final Merit List
Prepared on SSB marks among medically fit recommended candidates, subject to vacancies. Common tie-breakers used in recent TGC courses are age, then degree percentage.
Meeting the cut-off only earns an SSB call. Final selection depends on SSB performance, medical fitness, documentation, and vacancy availability.
Expected TGC 145 Cut Off
TGC-145 cut-offs will be published only after shortlisting. Recent courses give a useful indication of the range:
| Stream | TGC-144 (Jan 2027) | TGC-143 (Jul 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Civil | 60% | 71% |
| Computer Science | 86% | 87% |
| Electrical | 78% | 82% |
| Electronics | 76% | 79% |
| Mechanical | 76% | 80% |
| Miscellaneous | 70% | 60% |
Computer Science has remained the most competitive stream. Civil has shown the widest variation. Candidates should treat these figures as trends only; TGC-145 cut-offs will depend on the applicant pool for this cycle.
TGC 145 Training and Commission
Training is conducted at IMA, Dehradun, for 12 months. Gentlemen Cadets receive a stipend of ₹56,100 per month during training.
On successful completion they are commissioned as Lieutenants in the Indian Army with one year of ante-date seniority. Initial pay is Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) plus Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 per month, Dearness Allowance, and other allowances as applicable (including field, high-altitude, or high-risk area allowances where posted).
Medical and Physical Standards
Medical fitness is assessed against Army standards hosted on joinindianarmy.nic.in. Candidates should also prepare for the physical standards expected at SSB and later at the Academy. Indicative minimums used in recent TGC notifications are:
| Activity | Standard |
|---|---|
| 2.4 km run | 10 minutes 30 seconds |
| Push-ups | 40 |
| Pull-ups | 06 |
| Sit-ups | 30 |
| Squats | 2 sets of 30 |
| Lunges | 2 sets of 10 |
| Swimming | Fundamentals of swimming |
Tattoo policy, vision standards, and other medical conditions must be read from the official medical brochure before applying.
How to Apply for TGC 145
Applications are accepted online only at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. There is no offline form and no fee.
- Visit joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Select Officer Entry Apply / Login.
- Register as a new user or log in with existing credentials.
- Open the application for Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145).
- Complete Personal Information, Communication Details, Education Details, and previous SSB particulars. Use Save and Continue after each section.
- Review the summary page carefully. Stream name, percentage, and personal particulars must match certificates.
- Submit the form before 29 October 2026, 1500 hrs.
- Take two printouts of the submitted application (with roll number) for SSB and future use.
The application link is scheduled to become active on 30 September 2026. Do not wait until the last day; the portal often experiences heavy traffic near the closing time.
TGC 145 Important Points
- Vacancies are tentative and may be revised.
- Only notified or equivalent streams will be accepted.
- Final-year candidates must produce proof of passing by the date given in the detailed notification.
- Any discrepancy in name, date of birth, or stream title can result in cancellation.
- Candidates recommended at SSB but found medically unfit are not commissioned.
- Selection does not guarantee a particular Arm; allotment depends on Army requirement.
- Always treat the detailed notification on joinindianarmy.nic.in as the final authority.
Preparation Advice for TGC 145 Aspirants
Shortlisting will rest on academic percentage, so candidates still in college should protect their cumulative marks through the sixth semester. Once shortlisted, the decisive stage is SSB. Preparation should cover Officer Intelligence Rating practice, Picture Perception and Discussion, psychological tests, outdoor GTO tasks, and a structured personal interview covering engineering fundamentals, current affairs, and motivation for a Permanent Commission.
Physical conditioning should begin immediately: running, strength work, and basic swimming. Candidates who have appeared at SSB earlier should review previous PIQ data for consistency.
Conclusion
TGC 145 is the July 2027 Technical Graduate Course for unmarried male engineering graduates seeking a Permanent Commission in the Indian Army. Thirty tentative vacancies have been indicated across Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, and miscellaneous streams. Applications will be accepted from 30 September 2026 to 29 October 2026 (1500 hrs) on joinindianarmy.nic.in, with no fee.
Candidates should download the detailed notification as soon as it is published, confirm stream equivalence and the exact age window, and submit a complete, accurate application well before the closing time. Thereafter, focus should shift to SSB preparation and medical and physical fitness.
