Indian Army TGC 145 Recruitment 2026 – Notification Out, Apply Online

Candidates must verify that their date of birth falls within the exact eligibility range specified in the official notification before applying. Use our age calculator to quickly verify your exact age against the official cut-off date.

Engineering students in their final year are eligible to apply provided they can submit proof of passing the degree examination along with mark sheets at the time of joining training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun.

• Cadet Stipend (Training Period): ₹56,100 per month during 49 weeks of training at IMA Dehradun.
• Pay Level on Commissioning (Lieutenant): Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500) plus Military Service Pay (MSP) of ₹15,500 per month.
• Estimated In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹95,000 to ₹1,15,000 per month including Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and field allowances.

Upon commissioning as a Lieutenant, officers receive standard government allowances alongside Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund (AFPPF) and group insurance coverage. Career progression follows a clear military rank hierarchy from Lieutenant to Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, and beyond, based on length of service and promotional courses. Calculate estimated salary breakdowns using our salary calculator.

Applications submitted on the official army portal undergo automated and manual screening. Rejections commonly occur due to the following mistakes:

• Incorrect Marks Calculation: Entering erroneous semester percentage or failing to convert CGPA to percentage using university-approved formulas.
• Photograph & Signature Formatting Errors: Uploading unclear photos, dark backgrounds, or incorrect image formats that fail automated document checks.
• Mismatched Personal Information: Entering names or dates of birth differently from the official 10th class passing certificate.
• Wrong Engineering Discipline: Selecting an incorrect engineering stream code that does not match the actual degree specialisation.
• Failure to Save Roll-Numbered Application Form: Not downloading or printing the generated online application copy needed during SSB document verification.

Candidates listed in the final merit list receive joining instructions for pre-commission training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun. The training duration is 49 weeks, during which Gentlemen Cadets receive physical, tactical, and military leadership training.

After successful completion of training, cadets are granted Permanent Commission as Lieutenants in technical corps such as Engineers, Signals, and EME. Postings are allocated based on Army requirements across various operational and technical units across India.

The Indian Army is the land component of the Indian Armed Forces, dedicated to safeguarding national sovereignty, deterring external aggression, and assisting civil authorities during internal emergencies. Headquartered in New Delhi, it operates under the Ministry of Defence.

The organisation comprises combat arms, combat support arms, and service arms. Technical officers play a crucial role in managing defense infrastructure, military communications, armament engineering, and specialized technical operations across diverse operational terrains.

Officers entering through the Technical Graduate Course serve as Lieutenants in the technical branches of the Indian Army. Their daily duties involve overseeing engineering projects, maintaining electronic and mechanical warfare equipment, managing communication networks, and leading technical units during operational deployments.

The role combines engineering domain knowledge with tactical military command, requiring high standards of physical endurance, decision-making ability, and operational leadership in varied environments.