Applications are invited from eligible unmarried Male Engineering Graduates for the 144th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-144) commencing in Jan 2027 at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun for Permanent Commission in the Indian Army. This notification represents one of the most sought-after entry points into the public sector.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to act quickly, as the online application window opens on 13 May 2026 (1500 HR) and will remain active until 11 Jun 2026 (1500 HR). All eligible aspirants submit their applications through the official career portal at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Applicants are encouraged to complete their registrations early to ensure they meet all documentation requirements before the final deadline.
INDIAN ARMY TGC-144 Recruitment 2027 : Key Highlights
| Organization Name: | Indian Army |
| Post Names: | Technical Graduate Course (TGC-144) (Jan 2027) |
| Total Vacancies: | 30 |
| Eligibility: | Engineering Degree in notified streams |
| Place of Posting: | Permanent Commission in the Indian Army. Training at IMA, Dehradun. |
| Apply Mode: | Online |
| Application Start Date | 13 May 2026 (1500 HR) |
| Last Date to Apply: | 11 Jun 2026 (1500 HR) |
| Official Website: | www.joinindianarmy.nic.in |
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Available Posts and Vacancies:
Indian Army is looking for eligible Indian Nationals for the following roles:
| SI No | Core Stream | No. of Posts |
| 01 | Civil | 08 |
| 02 | Computer Science | 06 |
| 03 | Electrical | 02 |
| 04 | Electronics | 06 |
| 05 | Mechanical | 06 |
| 06 | Misc Streams | 02 |
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Candidates must possess a BE/B.Tech /M.Sc Computer Science degree in the notified Engineering streams.
2. Final year appearing candidates can also apply but must submit proof of passing Engineering Degree Examination along with marksheets of all semesters/years by 01 Jan 2027 to Directorate General of Recruiting.
Age Limit (As of 01 Jan 2027):
| SI No | Post Name | Age Limit |
| 01 | Technical Graduate Course (TGC-144) | 20 to 27 Years |
Salary:
● Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training: ₹56,100/- Per month fixed during the entire duration of training at IMA, Dehradun (Starting Pay in Level 10 of Pay Matrix).
● Rank after Training: Lieutenant.
● Salary on Commissioning (Lieutenant): Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500).
● Type of commission: Permanent Commission.
● CTC: Approximately 17-18 Lac per annum (Excluding Free Medical cover & Travel to Home town once a year).
Selection Process:
● Application shortlisting based on the cumulative percentage of marks obtained by the candidates up to the final semester/year.
● Selection of SSB Centre and Date by candidates through the website on a first come first serve basis.
● Five-day SSB interview at one of the Selection Centres (Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, and Jalandhar).
● Medical Examination.
● Merit list preparation based on the marks obtained by the candidate at the SSB interview.
● Candidates in the merit list who are medically fit will be issued a Joining Letter for training at IMA Dehradun.
Procedure to Apply:
To apply for the INDIAN ARMY TGC-144 Recruitment 2027, eligible candidates complete the process through the official online portal at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. The application window is open from 13 May 2026 (1500 HR), to 11 Jun 2026 (1500 HR). Once on the website, candidates should click on ‘Officer Entry Apply/Login’, then ‘Apply Online’ shown against Technical Graduate Course, fill in the application form with accurate details, and click ‘Submit’.
Important Dates:
● Opening date for submission of Online application: 13 May 2026 (1500 HR)
● Closing date for submission of Online application: 11 Jun 2026 (1500 HR)
● Date for publication of cut-off % of marks for Shortlisting: In month of Jun 2026
● SSB Interview: Between July – Sep 2026
● Commencement of Training: Jan 2027
Important Links
| INDIAN ARMY Official Portal | www.joinindianarmy.nic.in |
| Official Notification as PDF | To Download “Click Here” |
| Online Application | To Apply “Click Here” |
