Indian Army TGC 142 Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 30 Engineering Graduate Vacancies
The Indian Army has officially released the notification for the 142nd Technical Graduate Course (TGC-142), commencing in January 2026 at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. This entry offers a Permanent Commission to unmarried male engineering graduates.
📌 Key Details:
Course Name: Technical Graduate Course (TGC-142)
Total Vacancies: 30
Application Period: 30 April 2025 to 29 May 2025 (till 1500 hrs)
Training Location: IMA, Dehradun
Training Duration: 12 months
Stipend During Training: ₹56,100 per month
Rank After Training: Lieutenant
Pay Scale After Commission: Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) + MSP ₹15,500/month
🎓 Eligibility Criteria:
Nationality: Indian citizen, subject of Nepal, or person of Indian origin who migrated from select countries with the intent of permanent settlement in India (with eligibility certificate if applicable).
Gender & Marital Status: Unmarried male candidates
Age Limit: 20 to 27 years as on 01 Jan 2026 (Born between 02 Jan 1999 and 01 Jan 2006)
Educational Qualification: Passed or final year of B.E./B.Tech in notified engineering streams. Final year students must submit proof of passing the degree by 01 Jan 2026.
🛠️ Branch-Wise Vacancies:
Engineering Stream Vacancies
Civil Engineering 08
Computer Science/IT 06
Electronics/Telecom/Communication 06
Mechanical/Aero/Industrial 06
Electrical/ECE/Instrumentation 02
Other (e.g., Architecture, Biomedical) 02
📝 Selection Process:
Shortlisting of Applications: Based on stream-wise cut-off percentages. Final year students assessed up to 6th semester marks.
SSB Interview: Centers: Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bangalore, Jalandhar. Two-stage process: Stage I (Screening), Stage II (Psychology, Group Tasks, and Personal Interview).
Medical Examination: Conducted after recommendation by SSB board.
Merit List: Based on performance in the SSB Interview. Tie-breaker based on age and engineering marks.
📄 How to Apply:
Visit the official website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
Click on ‘Officer Entry Apply/Login’.
Register and fill the TGC-142 application form.
Submit and print two copies after final submission.
Mandatory documents: Aadhaar Card and Matriculation certificate.