Introduction: Indian Army TGC 142 Recruitment 2025 Notification
The Indian Army has released the notification for the 142nd Technical Graduate Course (TGC-142), set to commence in January 2026 at the prestigious Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. Applications are invited from eligible unmarried male Engineering Graduates for a Permanent Commission in the Indian Army. This recruitment drive offers a total of 30 tentative vacancies across various engineering streams. The online application process starts on 30 April 2025 and concludes on 29 May 2025.
Organization Details: Join the Indian Army
- Hiring Body: Indian Army
- Course Name: 142nd Technical Graduate Course (TGC-142)
- Number of Posts: 30 (Tentative)
- Location: Training at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. SSB interviews will be conducted at Prayagraj (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka), and Jalandhar (Punjab).
- Commission Type: Permanent Commission
Indian Army TGC 142 Vacancy Breakdown 2025
The vacancies are distributed among various core engineering streams. Please note that these vacancies are tentative and subject to change based on organizational requirements.
| Core Engineering Stream | Vacancies Released for TGC-142 |
| Civil | 08 |
| Computer Science | 06 |
| Electrical | 02 |
| Electronics | 06 |
| Mechanical | 06 |
| Misc Engineering Streams | 02 |
| Total | 30 |
Note: Detailed acceptable equivalent streams for each core stream are listed in the official notification. Any variation in stream nomenclature between your degree and the notification can lead to cancellation.
Indian Army TGC Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following criteria to be eligible:
- Nationality:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from specific countries (Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries) with the intention of permanently settling in India (requires a certificate of eligibility). Gorkha subjects of Nepal do not require this certificate.
- Marital Status: Unmarried Male. Candidates must not marry until they complete their full training at IMA. Marrying during training or after application submission (if successful) will lead to discharge or cancellation of candidature.
- Age Limit:
- 20 to 27 years as on 01 January 2026.
- Candidates must be born between 02 January 1999 and 01 January 2006 (both dates inclusive).
- Date of Birth as per Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate is final.
- Educational Qualification:
- Must have passed the requisite Engineering Degree course OR be in the final year of the Engineering Degree course.
- Final year candidates must be able to submit proof of passing the Engineering Degree Examination along with marksheets of all semesters/years by 01 January 2026.
- The Engineering Degree must be in one of the notified streams.
- Candidates whose final year/semester exams are scheduled after 01 Jan 2026 are NOT eligible.
- Minimum cumulative percentage of marks up to the final semester/year must meet the approved cut-off percentage (fixed after shortlisting). For final year students appearing for SSB, the cumulative percentage up to the 6th semester (Engg Degree)/ 8th semester (B.Arch)/ 2nd semester (M.Sc) must not be below the cut-off.
- Physical Standards: Candidates must meet minimum physical standards before joining the academy, including running, push-ups, pull-ups, swimming, etc.. Medical standards as per official website apply.
Important Dates for TGC 142 Recruitment
- Online Application Start Date: 30 April 2025 (1500 HRS)
- Online Application End Date: 29 May 2025 (1500 HRS)
- SSB Interview Dates: Allotted after shortlisting (candidates select dates initially on a first-come, first-serve basis)
- Course Commencement Date: January 2026
Indian Army Officer Salary & Benefits (TGC Entry)
Selected candidates are entitled to a range of benefits and a handsome pay scale upon commissioning.
- Stipend During Training: ₹56,100/- per month (Starting Pay in Level 10) during the training period at IMA.
- Rank and Pay Scale (Post-Commissioning):
- Lieutenant: Level 10 (₹56,100 – 1,77,500)
- Captain: Level 10B (₹61,300 – 1,93,900)
- Major: Level 11 (₹69,400 – 2,07,200)
- Lt Colonel: Level 12A (₹1,21,200 – 2,12,400)
- (Further promotions up to COAS Level 18: ₹2,50,000/- fixed)
- Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500/- per month fixed (Lieutenant to Brigadier).
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), Para Reserve Allowance, Technical Allowance, Field Area Allowances, Risk & Hardship Allowances (like Siachen Allowance), Transport Allowance (TPTA), Children Education Allowance (CEA), Hostel Subsidy, etc., depending on rank and posting area.
- Other Benefits:
- Permanent Commission
- One-year Ante Date Seniority for pay, promotion, and seniority
- Ration in Kind
- Army Group Insurance Fund (AGIF) coverage of ₹1 Crore
- Cost of training borne by the government (Refundable if withdrawn on non-medical grounds )
Indian Army TGC Selection Process
The selection involves multiple stages:
- Shortlisting of Applications: Based on the cumulative percentage of marks obtained up to the final semester/year in the engineering degree. Cut-off percentages are decided by the Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) for each stream.
- SSB Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for a Service Selection Board (SSB) interview at one of the selection centers (Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Jalandhar).
- Stage I: Screening test. Candidates qualifying Stage I proceed to Stage II. Those failing Stage I are returned the same day.
- Stage II: Includes Psychologist tests, Group Testing Officer (GTO) tasks, and a Personal Interview conducted over five days.
- Medical Examination: Candidates recommended after Stage II undergo a medical examination. Standards are available on the official website.
- Merit List: Prepared engineering stream-wise based on SSB interview marks. Older candidates rank higher in case of a tie in SSB marks. If age is also tied, higher percentage marks in the qualifying degree determine merit.
- Joining Letter: Issued based on merit position within stream-wise vacancies and medical fitness for training at IMA, Dehradun.
How to Apply Online for Indian Army TGC 142
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official Indian Army recruitment website.
- Click on ‘Officer Entry Apply/Login’.
- Click ‘Registration’ (if not already registered). Aadhaar number and matriculation certificate are mandatory for registration.
- After registration, log in and click ‘Apply Online’ under the Dashboard.
- Find the ‘Technical Graduate Course’ and click ‘Apply’.
- Read the instructions carefully and fill out the Application Form segments: Personal Information, Communication Details, Education Details, and Previous SSB Details. Ensure CGPA/Grades are converted to marks as per university formula. Ensure personal details match the Matriculation certificate.
- Save and Continue after each segment.
- Review the ‘Summary of your information’ page for accuracy.
- Click ‘Submit’. Remember to ‘Submit’ again if you edit the application.
- After the final closure of online applications, take two printouts of the application form with the Roll Number.
- Carry one signed printout with a self-attested photograph along with all original documents (and self-attested copies) to the SSB interview. Required documents include matriculation certificate, 12th certificate/marksheet, Engineering Degree/Provisional Degree, marksheets of all semesters, CGPA conversion formula certificate, final year certificate (if applicable), etc.. Failure to bring documents will result in cancellation.
Application Fees
No application fees is required to be paid by the candidates.
Official Notification & Apply Link
- Official Notification PDF: Download Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
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This is a golden opportunity for engineering graduates to join the esteemed Indian Army as officers with a Permanent Commission. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and apply online before the deadline. Good luck!