📢 Indian Army aspirants, good news! The Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145) notification for the July 2027 batch is out. 🇮🇳 This is an officer-entry route for engineering graduates who want to join the Indian Army as commissioned officers through the technical stream. The course will commence in July 2027 at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun.
Online applications open on 30 September 2026 and close on 29 October 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Read on for vacancy details, eligibility, important dates, and how to apply.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Apply
- Selection Process
- Important Links
Overview
The Indian Army has released the indicative recruitment notification for the Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145). TGC is a prestigious officer entry scheme for engineering graduates, where shortlisting is based on academic merit, followed by the Services Selection Board (SSB) evaluation. The July 2027 batch will train at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.
Vacancy Details
| Engineering Stream | Posts |
|---|---|
| Civil | 8 |
| Computer Science | 6 |
| Mechanical | 6 |
| Electronics | 6 |
| Electrical | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Engineering Streams | 2 |
| Total | 30 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech degree in the relevant engineering stream. Candidates in the final year of their engineering degree are also eligible to apply, subject to producing proof of passing by the date specified in the official notification.
- Age Limit: 20 to 27 years as on 1 July 2027.
- Only unmarried candidates are eligible for this entry (as per the standard TGC scheme — candidates must confirm from the detailed official notification).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 26 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 30 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 October 2026 |
| Course Commencement (IMA Dehradun) | July 2027 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Nil |
| SC / ST | Nil |
No application fee is charged from any candidate.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Join Indian Army portal at joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Click on Officer Entry Apply / Login.
- New users should complete registration; existing users can log in with their credentials.
- From the dashboard, select Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145).
- Fill in personal, communication, educational, and previous SSB details carefully.
- Use Save & Continue after completing each section.
- Review the application summary page and submit before the last date.
- Take two printouts of the submitted application for future reference and the SSB interview.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on academic merit (engineering degree marks)
- Services Selection Board (SSB) interview
- Document verification
- Medical examination
Important Links
Candidates are advised to read the detailed official notification on joinindianarmy.nic.in before applying.
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