

The Indian Army TGC 145 Notification 2026 has been released for the 145th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145), scheduled to commence in July 2027 at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. The recruitment offers eligible engineering graduates an opportunity to join the Indian Army as officers through the Technical Graduate Course.
The online application window opened on 30 September 2026 at 3:00 PM and closes on 29 October 2026 at 3:00 PM. Eligible unmarried male candidates should check the official notification for the prescribed educational qualifications, engineering streams, age limit, and other eligibility conditions before applying.
The Indian Army TGC 145 Recruitment 2026 includes 30 tentative vacancies across six engineering-stream groups. Candidates should verify their exact engineering discipline against the official advertisement because not every engineering degree is automatically eligible.
Important: The vacancy distribution is tentative and may be changed according to organisational requirements. Always refer to the official TGC-145 advertisement for the final eligibility and recruitment conditions.
The Technical Graduate Course is an officer-entry route for eligible engineering graduates. TGC-145 is scheduled to commence in July 2027 at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Recruiting organisation |
Indian Army |
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Recruitment name |
Indian Army TGC 145 Recruitment 2026 |
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Course name |
145th Technical Graduate Course |
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Course number |
TGC-145 |
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Course commencement |
July 2027 |
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Training academy |
Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun |
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Entry type |
Officer entry |
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Commission |
Permanent Commission, subject to applicable training and service conditions |
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Total vacancies |
30 tentative vacancies |
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Eligible candidates |
Unmarried male candidates meeting the notified criteria |
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Application mode |
Online |
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Application start date |
30 September 2026, 3:00 PM |
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Last date to apply |
29 October 2026, 3:00 PM |
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Official website |
joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Candidates interested in Indian Army TGC 145 Recruitment 2026 should read the detailed advertisement and confirm that their qualifications and engineering stream match the requirements before submitting the form.
The full notification provides the eligibility criteria, engineering-stream requirements, vacancy details, application instructions, and selection procedure for TGC-145.
Candidates can access the recruitment information through the official Join Indian Army portal.
Indian Army TGC 145 Notification 2026 PDF Download
Before applying, read the complete advertisement, including the instructions for final-year candidates and the exact engineering-stream names accepted by the Army.
Candidates should use the official portal for application-related updates and avoid relying on unofficial agents or third-party application links.
The important dates for the Indian Army TGC 145 Recruitment 2026 are listed below.
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Event |
Date |
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Short notification release |
22 September 2026 |
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Full notification and application window announcement |
30 September 2026 |
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Online application starts |
30 September 2026, 3:00 PM |
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Last date to apply online |
29 October 2026, 3:00 PM |
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Age eligibility reckoning date |
1 July 2027 |
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TGC-145 course commencement |
July 2027 |
The online application period is currently open as of 14 October 2026. Candidates should complete the application well before the deadline.
The last date to apply online for Indian Army TGC 145 is 29 October 2026 at 3:00 PM. Candidates should not wait until the final day to register or submit the form.
The official portal should be checked for any updates or changes to the application schedule.
The Indian Army has announced 30 tentative vacancies for TGC-145 across six engineering-stream groups. The vacancy distribution is subject to change, so candidates should confirm the details from the official notification before applying.
The reported stream-wise vacancy distribution is as follows:
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Engineering stream |
Vacancies |
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Civil Engineering and notified equivalent streams |
8 |
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Computer Science and notified equivalent streams |
6 |
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Electrical Engineering and notified equivalent streams |
2 |
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Electronics Engineering and notified equivalent streams |
6 |
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Mechanical Engineering and notified equivalent streams |
6 |
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Miscellaneous Engineering streams |
2 |
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Total |
30 |
The notified stream groups include the following examples:
Civil: Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction and Technology, and eligible equivalent streams.
Computer Science: Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Technology, Information Technology, M.Sc Computer Science and eligible equivalent streams.
Electrical: Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and eligible equivalent streams.
Electronics: Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Instrumentation, Instrumentation, Electronics and Telecommunication, and eligible equivalent streams.
Mechanical: Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Production, Automobile, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Avionics and eligible equivalent streams.
Miscellaneous Engineering: Notified disciplines may include Plastic Technology, Remote Sensing, Ballistics, Biomedical Engineering, Food Technology, Agriculture, Metallurgical Engineering, Laser Technology, Biotechnology, Rubber Technology, Chemical Engineering, Transportation, Mining, Nuclear Technology and Textile Engineering.
The list above is illustrative rather than exhaustive. Candidates must check the detailed official notification for the complete list of acceptable disciplines and equivalent streams.
A mismatch between the degree or marksheet discipline and the discipline selected in the application may affect eligibility. Candidates should not apply based solely on a broad similarity between engineering branch names.
Candidates must satisfy the nationality, marital status, age, educational qualification and other conditions prescribed in the official TGC-145 notification.
Candidates must hold a qualifying engineering degree in a notified stream or meet the specific conditions applicable to final-year candidates.
The acceptable qualifications and equivalent engineering streams are defined in the notification. Candidates should verify their exact degree title against the official list.
Before applying, check:
Whether the degree is accepted for TGC-145.
Whether the engineering stream appears in the notification.
Whether an equivalent stream is explicitly permitted.
Whether final-year candidates can apply under the stated conditions.
The deadline for submitting final degree certificates and marksheets.
Final-year engineering students should not assume that eligibility to apply automatically removes the requirement to complete their degree within the prescribed deadline.
The prescribed age range for TGC-145 is 20 to 27 years as of 1 July 2027, subject to the exact date-of-birth criteria in the official advertisement.
Candidates must calculate their age using the notification's specified reference date rather than their age on the day they fill out the application.
Check the official notice carefully before applying, particularly if your date of birth is near either eligibility boundary.
TGC-145 is advertised for eligible unmarried male candidates. Candidates should also check the nationality and other conditions stated in the notification.
Female engineering graduates should not assume that they are eligible for this particular TGC entry. They should check separate Indian Army technical-entry notifications applicable to them.
Candidates must satisfy all the relevant conditions; meeting the educational qualification alone does not guarantee eligibility.
Final-year engineering candidates may apply if they satisfy the conditions specified in the notification. They must complete the qualifying degree and submit the prescribed proof and marksheets within the applicable deadline.
Candidates expecting to graduate after the prescribed completion deadline should check their eligibility carefully before submitting an application.
The Indian Army TGC 145 Application Form 2026 is available through the official Join Indian Army recruitment portal during the notified application period.
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Application detail |
Information |
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Application start |
30 September 2026, 3:00 PM |
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Application deadline |
29 October 2026, 3:00 PM |
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Application mode |
Online |
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Official portal |
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Application fee |
Check the official notification and live portal instructions |
Candidates should access the form through the official website and follow the instructions shown in the recruitment portal. Verify the fee requirement and all document specifications from the current advertisement before submitting the form.
Follow these general steps to complete the application:
Visit the official Join Indian Army website.
Open the Officer Entry application or login section.
Register if you are a new applicant, or log in with your registered credentials.
Select the Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145) application.
Check your personal and contact details.
Enter your educational qualifications and engineering-stream details accurately.
Complete the other required fields and upload the documents requested by the portal.
Review the complete application for mistakes.
Submit the application before 29 October 2026 at 3:00 PM.
Save or print the submitted application and acknowledgement for future reference.
Candidates should ensure that their name, date of birth, degree details and other information match their official documents. Follow the portal's instructions for photograph, signature, marksheets and any other required records.
Candidates should consult the notification for the definitive list of required documents. Depending on their circumstances and the portal instructions, they may need:
Class 10 certificate or other accepted proof of date of birth.
Class 12 certificate or marksheet.
Engineering degree or provisional degree certificate, where applicable.
Semester-wise engineering marksheets.
A certificate or prescribed document for final-year candidates.
CGPA-to-percentage conversion documentation, where applicable.
A recent photograph and signature in the specified format.
Any other certificates required by the notification.
Do not upload documents in an assumed format or size. Follow the current portal instructions carefully.
The TGC-145 selection process involves application shortlisting followed by the Services Selection Board (SSB) process, medical assessment and preparation of the final merit list, subject to the official notification.
The broad selection stages are:
Application shortlisting: Eligible applications are assessed using the shortlisting criteria prescribed by the Indian Army.
SSB interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for the Services Selection Board process.
SSB assessment: Candidates undergo the prescribed screening, psychological assessment, group tasks and interview stages.
Medical examination: Recommended candidates undergo medical assessment under the applicable Armed Forces standards.
Final merit list: The final merit process is carried out under the notified criteria, subject to medical fitness and document verification.
Training: Selected candidates proceed to the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, as instructed by the Army.
Candidates should monitor the official portal for shortlisting updates, interview instructions and reporting requirements.
TGC entry traditionally uses application shortlisting followed by the SSB process rather than a conventional written recruitment examination.
Candidates should not confuse the academic shortlisting process with a written entrance test. The current notification should be consulted for the precise shortlisting criteria and selection stages applicable to TGC-145.
The SSB interview dates depend on the shortlisting and scheduling instructions issued by the Indian Army. Candidates should check the official recruitment portal after shortlisting for the available dates and reporting details.
Do not rely on unverified interview dates published elsewhere.
Candidates should keep the following points in mind before applying:
Read the complete official TGC-145 notification.
Confirm your engineering stream and educational qualification.
Verify the age limit and date-of-birth requirements.
Check the conditions applicable to final-year candidates.
Enter accurate personal and academic information.
Upload documents according to the portal's specifications.
Submit the application before 29 October 2026 at 3:00 PM.
Save the application acknowledgement and follow the official instructions for subsequent stages.
Check the official portal regularly for updates.
Beware of fraudulent agents or anyone claiming to guarantee selection.
The official notification and Join Indian Army portal are the authoritative sources for recruitment information.