Indian Army TGC 143 Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for Engineering Stream Posts by 6th November 2025

The Indian Army has officially announced the recruitment for the 143rd Technical Graduate Course (TGC-143), inviting applications from unmarried male engineering graduates for Permanent Commission in the Indian Army. This prestigious opportunity is open to candidates from various engineering disciplines including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Science, with the course scheduled to commence in July 2026 at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. The Indian Army TGC 143 recruitment aims to induct technically skilled officers who will contribute to the modernisation and operational readiness of the Indian Army. Candidates currently in the final year of their engineering degree or those who have already completed their graduation are eligible to apply. The online registration process will be open from 8th October to 6th November 2025, and selection will be through shortlisting, SSB interview, and medical fitness.

Indian Army TGC 143 Recruitment 2025 Notification

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Name of OrganizationIndian Army
Post NamesTechnical Graduate Course (TGC-143) – Engineering Disciplines
EducationPassed or Final Year of Engineering Degree
Total Vacancies30+
Apply ModeOnline
Job LocationIndian Military Academy, Dehradun
Last Date To Apply6th November 2025 (up to 3:00 PM)

Indian Army TGC 143 2025 Vacancy List

Post Name (Engineering Stream)VacancyEducation
Civil Engineering08B.E./B.Tech (Civil)
Computer Science06B.E./B.Tech (Computer Science/IT)
Electrical Engineering02B.E./B.Tech (Electrical)
Electronics Engineering06B.E./B.Tech (Electronics & Communication/Related)
Mechanical Engineering06B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical)
Miscellaneous Streams02B.E./B.Tech (Other Disciplines)

Education Qualification

  • Candidates should have passed or be in the final year of their Engineering degree.
  • Final year students must produce the degree certificate within 12 weeks of course commencement at IMA.
  • Such candidates will be inducted provisionally with an additional bond for training costs recovery if they fail to submit the degree in time.

Salary

RankLevelPay Scale (₹)
LieutenantLevel 1056,100 – 1,77,500
CaptainLevel 10B61,300 – 1,93,900
MajorLevel 1169,400 – 2,07,200
Lieutenant ColonelLevel 12A1,21,200 – 2,12,400
ColonelLevel 131,30,600 – 2,15,900
BrigadierLevel 13A1,39,600 – 2,17,600
Major GeneralLevel 141,44,200 – 2,18,200
Lt. General (HAG)Level 151,82,200 – 2,24,100
Lt. General (HAG+)Level 162,05,400 – 2,24,400
VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lt Gen (NFSG)Level 17Fixed ₹2,25,000
COASLevel 18Fixed ₹2,50,000

Age Limit

  • 20 to 27 years as on 01 July 2026
  • Candidates born between 2nd July 1999 and 1st July 2006 (both inclusive) are eligible.
  • Age relaxation as per Indian Army rules.

Application Fee

CategoryApplication Fee
All CategoriesNil

Physical Standards

  • Height: Minimum 157.5 cm (Relaxable by 5 cm for NE/Assam/Gorkhas/Garhwalis/Nepalese; 2 cm for Lakshadweep)
  • Must be medically fit with no disability.
  • Fitness benchmarks (recommended before joining IMA):
    • Running 2.4 km in 15 minutes
    • 13 Push-ups
    • 25 Sit-ups
    • 6 Chin-ups
    • Rope Climbing (3-4 meters)

Selection Process

  1. Shortlisting of Applications: Based on engineering discipline and cut-off percentage
  2. SSB Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called to Allahabad, Bhopal, or Bangalore
    • Stage I: Screening
    • Stage II: Psychology Test, GTO, and Personal Interview
    • Only those who clear Stage I proceed to Stage II
  3. Medical Examination for recommended candidates
  4. Final Merit List based on SSB performance

How to Apply

  • Step 1: Visit joinindianarmy.nic.in
  • Step 2: Click on “Officer Entry Apply/Login”Register/Login
  • Step 3: Click on “Apply Online” next to Technical Graduate Course (TGC-143)
  • Step 4: Fill the form with personal, academic, and contact details
  • Step 5: Verify all details, click on ‘Submit’, and print two copies with roll number

Note: Applications once submitted can only be edited by clicking ‘Submit’ again after changes.

Important Dates

Opening Date of Application8th October 2025
Last Date to Apply6th November 2025
TGC-143 Course CommencementJuly 2026

Application form, details & registration

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