Quick Answer — Indian Army TGC 145 (Jul 2027)
The 145th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145) offers 30 vacancies for unmarried male engineering graduates aged 20–27 on 1 July 2027 (born 1 July 2000 – 30 June 2007), for a Permanent Commission after about 12 months at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. There is no written exam: applications are shortlisted stream-wise on cumulative engineering percentage, shortlisted candidates pick an SSB centre and date on the portal (first come, first served), and the 5-day SSB Interview plus a medical decide selection. Apply online from 30 Sep to 29 Oct 2026 (1500 hrs). Cadets draw a stipend of ₹56,100 per month during training.
Last updated: 2 October 2026, from the official bilingual notification published on joinindianarmy.nic.in. Vacancies are tentative and may be re-appropriated by the Army.
Indian Army TGC 145 — Highlights
| Item | TGC-145 (July 2027) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Directorate General of Recruiting, Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) |
| Course | 145th Technical Graduate Course, Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun — commences July 2027 |
| Commission | Permanent Commission (SSC on probation during training, converted to PC on successful completion) |
| Vacancies | 30 (tentative) across Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and Misc streams |
| Who can apply | Unmarried male BE/B.Tech (or M.Sc Computer Science) graduates in the notified streams; final-year students with conditions |
| Age | 20–27 years on 1 July 2027 (born 1 Jul 2000 – 30 Jun 2007) |
| Written exam | None — shortlisting on cumulative percentage, then SSB Interview and medical |
| Application window | 30 Sep 2026 (1500 hrs) to 29 Oct 2026 (1500 hrs), online only |
| SSB centres | Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Jalandhar — chosen by the candidate after shortlisting |
| Training | About 12 months at IMA Dehradun, stipend ₹56,100 per month |
| Official site | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
TGC 145 Vacancies — Stream-Wise
Only the engineering streams and AICTE-approved equivalent streams listed in the notification are accepted. The stream on your degree parchment or marksheet must match the stream you select in the online form — any mismatch cancels the candidature.
| Core stream | Streams accepted (examples of listed equivalents) | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Civil | Civil, Civil Environmental, Civil Engineering & Planning, Construction Engineering/Technology/Management, Architecture Engineering, Building & Construction Technology | 08 |
| Computer Science | Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Engineering/Technology, Information Technology, Information Science, Software Engineering, CSE (AI / AI-ML / Data Science / Cyber Security / IoT), Mathematics & Computing, Electronics & Computer Science, M.Sc Computer Science, Geo-Informatics, Nano Technology | 06 |
| Electrical | Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electrical & Electronics (Power System), Electrical & Mechanical | 02 |
| Electronics | Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Control, Robotics & Automation, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Opto Electronics, Micro Electronics & Microwave, Fibre Optics, Satellite Communication | 06 |
| Mechanical | Mechanical, Mechatronics, Mechanical & Automation, Production, Automobile, Industrial, Manufacturing, Workshop Technology, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Aircraft Maintenance, Avionics | 06 |
| Misc streams | Plastic Technology, Remote Sensing, Ballistics, Bio-Medical, Food Technology, Agricultural, Metallurgical, Metallurgy & Explosives, Laser Technology, Bio Technology, Rubber Technology, Chemical, Transportation, Mining, Nuclear Science & Technology, Textile | 02 |
| Total | 30 |
Note for candidates who miss the cut: recommended TGC-145 candidates whose merit position falls outside their stream’s vacancies may be offered the Short Service Commission (Tech) course of October 2027, subject to eligibility and unfilled SSC(T) vacancies in that stream. In other words, a strong SSB performance in TGC-145 can still lead to a commission — read our Army SSC Tech guide for how that entry works.
Indian Army TGC 145 — Eligibility
Nationality
A citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or the listed East African countries and Vietnam with the intention of settling permanently in India (certificate of eligibility required for the last two categories, except Gorkha subjects of Nepal). Candidates with engineering degrees from foreign universities are not eligible.
Age limit
20 to 27 years on 1 July 2027 — born not earlier than 1 July 2000 and not later than 30 June 2007. Only the date of birth on the Matriculation/Secondary School certificate is accepted.
Educational qualification
BE/B.Tech, or M.Sc Computer Science, in one of the notified streams. Final-year students may apply provided they submit proof of passing the degree, with all semester marksheets, to the Directorate General of Recruiting by 1 July 2027, and produce the degree certificate within 12 weeks of the start of training at IMA (otherwise they join on an additional bond basis and risk cancellation). Candidates whose final result is declared after 1 July 2027 are not eligible. Final-year candidates appear for the SSB provisionally: their cumulative percentage up to the 6th semester/3rd year (8th semester for B.Arch, 2nd semester for M.Sc) must not be below the stream cut-off, and the final cumulative percentage must also clear it.
Marital status
Unmarried male candidates only. Marriage during training leads to discharge and recovery of training costs; a candidate who marries after applying is not inducted even if recommended.
Minimum physical standards before joining IMA
| Activity | Minimum standard |
|---|---|
| 2.4 km run | 10 minutes 30 seconds |
| Push-ups | 40 |
| Pull-ups | 6 |
| Sit-ups | 30 |
| Squats | 2 sets of 30 |
| Lunges | 2 sets of 10 |
| Swimming | Fundamentals of swimming |
Selection Process — No Written Exam
Is there a written exam for TGC 145? No. The Army shortlists applications stream-wise on cumulative engineering percentage in a vacancy-to-call-up ratio it does not disclose, then calls shortlisted candidates for the 5-day SSB Interview at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru or Jalandhar, followed by a medical examination. The final merit list is stream-wise, so with 2–8 vacancies per stream your SSB performance decides everything.
- Shortlisting — on the cumulative percentage up to the final semester. The portal converts marks to percentage with a simple formula; the college’s own CGPA-to-percentage conversion is treated as final, and a candidate whose converted percentage falls below the cut-off should not report for SSB even if shortlisted on the marks filled in.
- SSB centre and date selection — after shortlisting you log in and choose from the available centres and dates, first come, first served. Once chosen, the centre and date cannot be changed by the candidate.
- SSB Interview — two-stage, maximum five days. Stage 1 (OIR tests and PPDT) screens on Day 1; those who fail return the same day. Stage 2 covers psychology tests, GTO tasks, the personal interview and the conference. Call-up letters come only by registered e-mail and SMS from the selection centre.
- Medical examination — for recommended candidates. A Special Medical Board fitness from an earlier Army SSB is valid for 270 days up to the joining date (1 July 2027).
- Merit list and joining — stream-wise, limited to the vacancies. Passing the SSB alone does not guarantee selection.
TGC 145 SSB Interview Centres and Dates
SSBs for TGC-145 are held at the Army’s four selection centres — Prayagraj (Allahabad), Bhopal, Bengaluru and Jalandhar. The exact dates appear in your joinindianarmy.nic.in profile once the shortlist is published (for the previous course, TGC-144, shortlists and SSB dates came roughly six to eight weeks after the application window closed; for TGC-145 that points to December 2026 – January 2027, but only the portal is authoritative). Choose the earliest date you can prepare for and the centre you can reach comfortably; candidates appearing for this type of commission for the first time are entitled to AC-III tier rail fare.
How to Apply for TGC 145 (30 Sep – 29 Oct 2026)
- Go to joinindianarmy.nic.in and click Registration (skip if already registered). Fill in the details exactly as on your matriculation certificate and degree.
- Log in, open Officers Selection → Eligibility, and click Apply against Technical Graduate Course.
- Complete the personal, communication, education and previous-SSB details. Select the engineering stream exactly as written on your degree/marksheet — a nomenclature mismatch cancels the application.
- Save, then check every field before Submit Now; keep the roll number and a printout of the application.
- The window closes at 1500 hrs on 29 October 2026. Do not wait for the last day — the portal slows under load.
Documents to keep ready
- Matriculation/Class 10 certificate (proof of date of birth — no other document is accepted)
- Original degree or provisional degree and all semester/year marksheets — these must be carried to the SSB
- Final-year candidates: bonafide certificate and marksheets up to the latest semester
- An affidavit if your name or parents’ names differ anywhere across your documents
- Certificate of eligibility (Nepal/PIO categories where applicable), recent passport photographs, a valid photo ID
Training, Commission and Pay
Selected candidates train for about 12 months at IMA Dehradun, drawing a stipend of ₹56,100 per month (the starting pay of Level 10). On commissioning they are granted a Permanent Commission as Lieutenant and pay is fixed in Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500), plus Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 per month, dearness allowance, technical allowance and field/high-altitude allowances as applicable. Captain follows at Level 10B (₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900), Major at Level 11 (₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200), Lieutenant Colonel at Level 12A, Colonel at Level 13, and so on. Training is at government expense; a cadet withdrawn for reasons within his control is liable to refund the cost of training (about ₹20,482 per week, tentative). Final allocation of Arms/Services is made before passing out, at the Army’s discretion.
The SSB Is Everything — How to Prepare for TGC 145
With no written exam and 2–8 seats per stream, every TGC-145 candidate who is shortlisted stands on the same footing: a 5-day board that assesses officer-like qualities, not engineering knowledge. The Interviewing Officer will read your PIQ form and marksheets closely — expect questions on your final-year project, why you prefer the Army over a core-sector job, which Corps your stream maps to, and any dip in a semester. The psychology tests (TAT, WAT, SRT, Self-Description) and GTO tasks are the same as for NDA and CDS candidates, but engineers are judged against a batch that is older and more articulate.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Indian Army TGC 145
What is the last date to apply for TGC 145?
The last date to apply for TGC 145 is 29 October 2026, 1500 hrs. Applications are accepted online only at joinindianarmy.nic.in, and the window opened on 30 September 2026 at 1500 hrs. Keep the printed application and roll number safe, because the Army does not accept late, offline or incomplete submissions.
How many vacancies are there in TGC 145?
Indian Army TGC 145 has 30 tentative vacancies across engineering streams: Civil 8, Computer Science 6, Electrical 2, Electronics 6, Mechanical 6, and miscellaneous streams 2. The numbers are indicative, and the Army can re-appropriate seats between streams depending on which candidates clear the SSB Interview and the medical examination.
What is the age limit for TGC 145?
The TGC 145 age limit is 20 to 27 years on 1 July 2027. Candidates must be born between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2007, both dates inclusive. Only the date of birth recorded on the matriculation or secondary school certificate is accepted, so check that it matches your application exactly before you submit.
Is there a written exam for TGC 145?
No, there is no written exam for TGC 145. Candidates are shortlisted stream-wise on their cumulative engineering percentage (up to the 6th semester for final-year students), then called to one of four Services Selection Boards for a 5-day SSB Interview, followed by a medical examination. The final merit is decided by SSB performance.
Can final-year engineering students apply for TGC 145?
Yes, final-year engineering students can apply for TGC 145, with two conditions. Their cumulative percentage up to the 6th semester must not be below the stream cut-off, and proof of passing the degree with all marksheets must reach the Directorate General of Recruiting by 1 July 2027, failing which the candidate will not be inducted for training.
Is TGC 145 a Permanent Commission?
Yes, TGC 145 is a Permanent Commission entry into the Indian Army. Gentlemen Cadets train for about 12 months at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, hold a Short Service Commission on probation during training, and are granted a Permanent Commission in the rank of Lieutenant on successful completion of the course.
When are the TGC 145 SSB dates?
TGC 145 SSB dates are not fixed in the notification. After the shortlist is published, candidates log in to joinindianarmy.nic.in and choose an SSB centre (Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru or Jalandhar) and a date from the slots shown in their profile, on a first-come-first-served basis. Going by the TGC 144 timeline, expect the shortlist and date selection around December 2026 – January 2027.
What is the TGC 145 stipend and salary?
During training at IMA, TGC 145 cadets receive a fixed stipend of ₹56,100 per month. On commissioning as a Lieutenant, pay is Level 10 of the 7th CPC matrix (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) plus ₹15,500 Military Service Pay, along with dearness, kit, transport and other allowances as applicable.
Can women apply for TGC 145?
No, women cannot apply for TGC 145. The Technical Graduate Course is open to unmarried male engineering graduates only. Women engineers who want a technical commission in the Indian Army apply through the SSC (Tech) Women entry, which runs alongside the SSC (Tech) Men course and also selects through the SSB Interview.
Conclusion
TGC-145 is one of the few routes to a Permanent Commission in the Indian Army without a written exam — 30 seats, a stream-wise percentage shortlist, and a 5-day SSB that decides everything. Apply between 30 September and 29 October 2026, check your stream nomenclature twice, and use the weeks before the shortlist to prepare for the board rather than wait for it. For the previous course, see our TGC 144 guide; for the parallel short-service route, the SSC Tech 68 guide.
Written by
Capt. Dhaliwal · Director, New Careers Academy
Ex-Indian Army officer and SSB mentor at NCA Academy, Chandigarh (est. 1967), coaching NDA, CDS, AFCAT and SSB aspirants since the 1980s. About the author →
Reviewed by Hartaj Dhaliwal — SSB Strategist, NCA · third-generation officer · recommended by the SSB three times.
