Indian Army TGC 144 Recruitment 2026: The Indian Army has released the official notification for the 144th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-144). Eligible unmarried male engineering graduates can apply online for Permanent Commission in the Indian Army. The course is scheduled to commence in January 2027 at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. Below are the complete details regarding the Indian Army TGC 144 recruitment, including important dates, eligibility criteria, and the application process.
Indian Army TGC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Indian Army |
| Course Name | 144th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-144) (Jan 2027) |
| Total Vacancies | 30 (Tentative) |
| Job Role | Lieutenant (Post-training) |
| Type of Commission | Permanent Commission |
Official Website | www.joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Important Dates
- Online Application Starting Date: 13 May 2026
- Online Application Closing Date: 11 Jun 2026
- Publication of Cut-off % for Shortlisting: June 2026
- SSB Interview Dates: July to September 2026
- Course Commencement: January 2027
Eligibility Details
To apply for the TGC-144 course, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
Nationality: A candidate must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from select countries (such as Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, etc.) with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Marital Status: Only unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply.
Age Limit: The candidate’s age must be between 20 and 27 years as of 01 Jan 2027. Candidates must not have been born earlier than 01 Jan 2000 and not later than 01 Jan 2007.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a BE, B.Tech, or M.Sc in Computer Science in the notified engineering streams. Candidates who are studying in the final year of their Engineering degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they can submit proof of passing the examination along with mark sheets by 01 Jan 2027.
Participating Institutes & Commission Services
Training Institute: Selected candidates will undergo pre-commission training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. The duration of this training is approximately 12 months.
Primary Arms/Services: Upon commissioning, candidates are primarily inducted into the Corps of Engineers, Corps of Signals, and Electronics and Mechanical Engineers, though they may get commissioned in other Arms/services based on organizational requirements.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The Indian Army TGC-144 selection does not involve a traditional written examination. Instead, the selection process is based on an interview and medical evaluation:
Shortlisting of Applications: The Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) will shortlist candidates based on the cumulative percentage of marks obtained up to the final semester/year.
SSB Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a five-day Service Selection Board (SSB) interview at one of the Selection Centres (Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar). The SSB is a two-stage selection process:
Stage-1: Screening phase. Candidates who fail this stage are sent back on the same day.
Stage-2: Candidates who clear Stage-1 proceed to the subsequent psychological tests, group tasks, and personal interviews.
Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by the SSB after Stage-2 will undergo a rigorous medical examination.
Merit List: A final merit list will be prepared engineering stream-wise based purely on the marks obtained in the SSB interview. Medically fit candidates within the stipulated vacancies will be issued joining letters.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online by following these steps:
Visit the official Indian Army website at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Click on the ‘Officer Entry Apply/Login’ tab and then select ‘Registration’ (if you are a new user).
Read the instructions carefully and complete the registration process. Afterward, log in and click on ‘Apply Online’ under the Dashboard.
On the ‘Officers Selection Eligibility’ page, click the ‘Apply’ button corresponding to the Technical Graduate Course.
Fill in all required details across various segments, including Personal Information, Communication Details, Education Details, and Previous SSB details. Ensure you click ‘Save & Continue’ before moving to the next segment.
Review the summary of your information, verify for accuracy, and click on ‘Submit’.
Take two printouts of your finally submitted application form containing your Roll Number for future reference.
Official Links
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