Indian Army TGC‑142 Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 30 Technical Graduate Course Posts (January 2026 Batch)
Organization: Indian Army
Post Exam Name: 142nd Technical Graduate Course (TGC‑142) – January 2026
Advt No.: Not Specified
Total Vacancies: 30 Posts
Official Website: joinindianarmy.nic.in
The 142nd Technical Graduate Course (TGC‑142) is conducted by the Indian Army to grant a Permanent Commission to eligible unmarried male engineering graduates. Selected candidates will undergo 12 months of pre‑commission training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, and will be commissioned as Lieutenants in the Indian Army upon successful completion.
Training Academy: Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
Commission Type: Permanent Commission
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 30 April 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 29 May 2025 (till 03:00 PM)
Vacancy Details (Total 30 Posts):
- Civil Engineering: 08 Posts
- Computer Science / IT: 06 Posts
- Electronics & Communication / Telecom: 06 Posts
- Mechanical Engineering: 06 Posts
- Electrical / Electrical & Electronics: 02 Posts
- Misc. Branches (Architecture, Others): 02 Posts
Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality: Citizen of India, subject of Nepal, or person of Indian origin migrated to India with intent to settle permanently
- Gender: Only unmarried male candidates eligible
- Age Limit: 20 to 27 years as on 01 January 2026 (Born between 02 January 1999 and 01 January 2006 – both dates inclusive)
- Educational Qualification:
- Must have passed B.E. / B.Tech in relevant engineering streams
- Final-year students can apply but must submit degree and mark sheets within 12 weeks of commencement of training at IMA
- Final-year candidates will be inducted on “Additional Bond Basis” and must reimburse training costs if degree is not produced on time
- No minimum percentage required, but shortlisting is based on higher marks in engineering
Application Process:
- Mode: Online only through joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Application Fee: No fee required
- Steps to Apply:
- Visit the official website
- Go to “Officer Entry Apply/Login” section
- Register as a new user or log in
- Select “Apply Online” for TGC‑142
- Fill in all details and upload scanned copies of photo and signature
- Submit the form and take two printouts
Selection Process:
- Shortlisting of Applications: Based on aggregate percentage of engineering marks up to last semester (stream-wise cutoff varies)
- SSB Interview: 5‑day selection at Prayagraj, Bangalore, Jalandhar, or Bhopal (July to October 2025)
- Stage 1: OIR Test and PPDT (Screening)
- Stage 2: Psychological Tests, GTO Tasks, Personal Interview
- Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by SSB undergo medical check-up
- Final Merit List: Based on SSB performance and medical fitness (engineering marks not counted in merit)
Training & Pay Details:
- Training Duration: 12 months at IMA, Dehradun
- Stipend During Training: ₹56,100 per month
- Post‑Commission: Lieutenant (Level 10, ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
- Military Service Pay: ₹15,500/month
- Other allowances: Field Area, High Altitude, Technical, DA, Transport, and more
Marriage Policy:
- Candidate must remain unmarried during training
- Marriage during training leads to discharge and repayment of expenses
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