Join Indian Army has released the notification for Technical Graduate Course TGC 145 July 2027 Batch. Eligible unmarried male engineering graduates can apply online from 30 September 2026 to 29 October 2026. The recruitment offers 30 posts across various engineering streams.
Candidates must hold or be in the final year of an engineering degree in the specified trades. No application fee applies for any category.
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Only unmarried male candidates are eligible. Age limit is 20-27 years as on 01/01/2027.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 30/09/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29/10/2026 (up to 03:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Complete Form | 29/10/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | 0/- |
No fee is required for any candidate.
Eligibility Criteria
- Only unmarried male candidates can apply.
- Passed or appearing in final year of Engineering Degree in the relevant trade/branch.
- Final year appearing candidates are eligible.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2027)
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
| Maximum Age | 27 years |
Age relaxation applies as per recruitment rules.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 30
| Engineering Stream | Posts |
|---|---|
| Civil / Building Construction Technology | 08 |
| Computer Science & Engineering / Computer Technology / Info Tech / M.Sc Computer Science | 06 |
| Mechanical / Production / Automobile / Equivalent | 06 |
| Electrical / Electrical & Electronics | 02 |
| Electronics & Telecom / Telecommunication / Satellite Communication | 06 |
| Misc Engineering Stream | 02 |
| Total | 30 |
Selection Stages Overview
| Stage | Process | Mode / Basis | Qualifying Criteria |
| Stage 0 | Shortlisting of Applications | Cumulative percentage in Engineering Degree | Stream-wise cut-off percentage set by IHQ of MoD (Army) |
| Stage 1 | SSB Screening Test (Day 1) | Intelligence & Perception Tests | Screened In / Screened Out (Fails returned on same day) |
| Stage 2 | SSB Full Assessment (Days 2–5) | Psychology, GTO Tasks, Interview & Conference | Recommended / Not Recommended |
| Stage 3 | Medical Examination | Conducted at Military Hospital (validity 270 days) | Fit / Temporary Unfit / Permanent Unfit |
| Stage 4 | Final Merit List & Joining | Combined performance in SSB Interview | Joining IMA Dehradun for 12 months training |
Detailed SSB Interview Testing Pattern (Stage 1 & Stage 2)
| Phase | Testing Day | Test Name | Components / Description |
| Stage 1: Screening | Day 1 | Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) | Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning questions testing basic mental aptitude. |
| Picture Perception & Description Test (PPDT) | Viewing a hazy picture (30 sec), story writing (4 min), and group discussion. | ||
| Stage 2: Comprehensive Evaluation | Day 2 | Psychological Tests | • TAT: Thematic Apperception Test (11 pictures + 1 blank) • WAT: Word Association Test (60 words) • SRT: Situation Reaction Test (60 situations) • SD: Self-Description Test |
| Day 3 & Day 4 | Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks | • Group Discussion (GD) & Group Planning Exercise (GPE) • Progressive Group Task (PGT) & Half Group Task (HGT) • Individual Obstacles (IOT) & Command Task • Group Obstacle Race (Snake Race) & Final Group Task (FGT) | |
| Day 2 to 4 | Personal Interview | Conducted individually by the Interviewing Officer (IO) covering personal background, academics, GK, and current affairs. | |
| Day 5 | Board Conference | Joint panel review by all assessors (IO, Psychologist, GTO) and declaration of recommended candidates. |
| Category | Component / Rank | Pay Scale / Amount / Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cadet Training | Gentleman Cadet (During IMA Training) | ₹56,100/- per month (Starting pay at Level 10) |
| Pay Scale (7th CPC) | Lieutenant (On Commission) | Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) |
| Captain | Level 10B (₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900) | |
| Major | Level 11 (₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200) | |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Level 12A (₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400) | |
| Colonel | Level 13 (₹1,30,600 – ₹2,15,900) | |
| Brigadier | Level 13A (₹1,39,600 – ₹2,17,600) | |
| Major General | Level 14 (₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200) | |
| Lieutenant General (HAG Scale) | Level 15 (₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100) | |
| Lieutenant General (HAG+ Scale) | Level 16 (₹2,05,400 – ₹2,24,400) | |
| VCOAS / Army Cdr / Lt Gen (NFSG) | Level 17 (₹2,25,000/- Fixed) | |
| Chief of Army Staff (COAS) | Level 18 (₹2,50,000/- Fixed) | |
| Fixed Military Pay | Military Service Pay (MSP) | ₹15,500/- per month fixed (Lieutenant to Brigadier) |
| Key Allowances | Technical Allowance | Tier-I: ₹3,000/- per month | Tier-II: ₹4,500/- per month |
| Dress Allowance | ₹20,000/- per year PDF | |
| Transport Allowance (TPTA) | Higher TPTA Cities: ₹7,200/- + DA | Other Places: ₹3,600/- + DA | |
| Children Education Allowance (CEA) | ₹2,250/- per month per child (Up to 2 eldest surviving children) | |
| Hostel Subsidy | ₹6,750/- per month per child (Up to 2 eldest surviving children) | |
| Para Reserve Allowance | ₹2,625/- per month | |
| Flying / Special Forces Allowance | ₹25,000/- per month (R1H1 rate) | |
| Siachen Allowance | ₹42,500/- per month | |
| High Altitude / Field Area Allowance | ₹1,200/- to ₹25,300/- per month (Depending on area/risk matrix) | |
| Additional Benefits | Seniority Benefit | 1 year ante-date seniority granted from commissioning date |
| Insurance Coverage (AGIF) | ₹1.25 Crore sum assured during cadet training (₹12,500/month subscription) |
How to Apply
- Visit the official Join Indian Army website and register.
- Fill the online application form between 30/09/2026 and 29/10/2026.
- Upload required documents including photo, signature, and educational proofs.
- Review the form carefully before final submission.
- Take a printout of the completed application for future reference.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Apply early through the official portal to avoid last-minute issues.
