The Indian Army has released a notification. This notification is for the Technical Graduate Course (TGC) 143. This job is for those candidates who are unmarried and have completed their engineering degree. The online application process is open and will close on November 6, 2025. The total number of openings for this job is 30 vacancies. Those candidates who are interested in applying for this job can apply before the last date, and candidates should remember all the important dates so that they do not face any problems.
Important Dates
Candidates should remember all the important dates so that they do not face any problems.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 08 October 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | 06 November 2025 |
| Course Commencement at IMA | July 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
-
Nationality: You must be a citizen of India. Subjects of Nepal and Persons of Indian Origin from certain countries are also eligible, subject to a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India.
-
Age Limit: Your age should be between 20 to 27 years of age as on 01 July 2026.
-
Educational Qualification: You should have completed your engineering degree.
-
Marital Status: You should not be married.
-
Physical Standards: The minimum acceptable height for male candidates is 157.5 cm.
Vacancy Distribution
| Engineering Stream | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 08 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 06 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 06 |
| Electronics Engineering | 06 |
| Electrical Engineering | 02 |
| Miscellaneous Engineering Streams | 02 |
How Apply Online
-
Go to the Official Website: Go to joinindianarmy.nic.in.
-
Registration: Click on ‘Officer Entry Apply/Login’ and then ‘Registration’.
-
Application Form Fill Up: Go to ‘Apply Online’ and then click on the application link for ‘Technical Graduate Course (TGC)’. Enter your personal, communication, and educational information.
-
Review and Submit: Please verify all of the information that you have entered.
-
Print an Application: Print and submit your form.
Selection Process
-
Selection of Application: Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army) reserves the right to shortlist af applications. They will then decide on a threshold percentage for all the engineering disciplines, and only those who fulfill this cut-off will be eligible to attend the second stage.
-
SSB Interview: The interview was conducted by the Services Selection Board. is a 5-day-long assessment. It consists of Psychological tests (like TAT), Group testing of Officer Tasks, and the personal interview. This stage measures your officer-like attributes, knowledge and personality.
-
Medical Examination: Medically fit candidates recommended by the SSB will go under a medical fitness test in military hospitals. You should medically fit according to the army rules, so that you can move forward.
Training and Career Prospects
-
Training at IMA: The training period at IMA is approximately 49 weeks and this span is full of challenging and rewarding experiences. The government pays for everything so it’s a great opportunity.
-
Career and Pay : On successful completion of pre-commission training, candidates are granted Short Service Commission; on such as may be the service requirement, the short service commission may be further extendedGC(Gentlemen Cadet) shall retain his/her rank Lieutenant in the last held unit till due for promotion to independent charge ^ This pay includes Special Forces Allowance(SFA), Non-Practicing Officers Allowance (NPA), and General Officers ‘ (Godp). Starting level of pay starts from ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 + allowances and other facilities as per the applying Post. As you progress and gain more experience and seniority, you can move up to the ranks of Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, and further with more responsibilities as well as pay.
FAQs
1. I am in the final year of my engineering degree. Can I apply for TGC 143?
Yes, final year engineering students can apply. However, you must be able to submit your final degree and mark sheets by a specified date after joining the academy. If you fail to do so, your candidature will be cancelled.
2. Is there any application fee for TGC 143?
No, the Indian Army does not charge any application fee for the TGC entry. The application process is completely free.
3. What happens after I am selected in the SSB interview and medical?
After you are recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit, your name will be placed in a merit list. The final selection is based on this merit list and the number of vacancies available in your engineering stream. Successful candidates will then receive a joining letter for training at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun.
| Short Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Notification PDF (Soon) | Click Here |
| Apply Online (From 08.10.2025) | Click Here |