Indian Army TGC 143 Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 30 Posts (July 2026 Course)
The Indian Army has released the notification for the 143rd Technical Graduate Course (TGC 143) commencing July 2026 at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. Interested unmarried male engineering graduates may apply online. The course offers permanent commission on successful completion.
📑 Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy & Streams
- Eligibility & Age
- How to Apply
- Selection Process
- Training & Stipend
- Important Dates
- Important Links
- FAQs
🔎 Overview
| Entry | Technical Graduate Course (TGC 143) — Jul 2026 |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Army — Directorate General of Recruiting / IMA |
| Total Vacancies | 30 (tentative). Vacancies/streams as notified in the PDF. |
| Course Location | Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun |
| Apply Mode | Online only — joinindianarmy.nic.in. |
📌 Vacancy & Engineering Streams (Summary)
The notification lists stream-wise tentative vacancies. Only candidates from the listed engineering streams (and notified equivalent streams) are eligible — mismatch between stream on degree/marksheet and online application will lead to cancellation. Example streams & tentative vacancies include:
| Core Stream | Vacancies (tentative) |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 08 |
| Computer / IT / CSE | 06 |
| Electronics & Communication | 06 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 06 |
| Electrical / EEE | 02 |
| Misc. streams (Ballistics, Bio-Medical, Food, Plastics etc.) | various (part of total 30) |
Full stream & equivalent list is in the official notification. Candidates must apply only for the streams shown.
🎓 Eligibility & Age
- Nationality: Indian citizen (or persons of Indian origin / Nepal etc. as specified).
- Age: 20 to 27 years as on 01 July 2026 (i.e., born between 01-07-1999 and 30-06-2006 inclusive).
- Educational: BE / B.Tech in the notified engineering streams. Final-year candidates may apply provisionally but MUST produce degree & marksheets by 01-07-2026 (strict rules apply). Final-year exams scheduled after 01-07-2026 are NOT eligible.
- Marital status: Open for unmarried male candidates only (as per notification).
- Physical standards: Minimum physical standards (2.4 km run 10m30s, push ups, pull ups, sit ups, squats, lunges, swimming fundamentals).
📝 How to Apply (Online)
- Visit joinindianarmy.nic.in → Officer Entry Apply/Login → Registration (if not already registered).
- Complete the online application carefully — save & continue as you go, verify all personal details and stream name matches your degree parchment/marksheet.
- Submit only one online application. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation.
- Carry original documents for SSB if called (degree/marksheets, matriculation for DOB, ID proofs, etc.).
📝 Selection Process
- Shortlisting of applications (based on cutoff % in degree) → SSB interview (Stage-1 & Stage-2) → Medical → Merit list → Joining letter.
- Cut-off % for shortlisting will be published (likely last week of Dec 2025). SSBs expected Jan–Mar 2026.
- All documentation / civil verification will be checked at SSB — carry originals.
🎖️ Training & Emoluments
| Training Academy | Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun |
|---|---|
| Training Duration | About 12 months (Jul 2026 – Jun 2027). |
| Stipend during training | ₹56,400 per month (fixed stipend to Gentlemen Cadets). |
| Rank on commissioning | Lieutenant (permanent commission). |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date / Details |
|---|---|
| Online Application Open | 08 October 2025 (15:00 hrs). |
| Online Application Close | 06 November 2025 (15:00 hrs). |
| Cut-off publication (shortlisting) | Last week of Dec 2025 (approx). |
| SSB Interviews | Likely Jan–Mar 2026 (5-day SSB). Choice window for SSB dates/centres to be opened in Dec 2025. |
| Training Start | July 2026 (TGC 143 course at IMA). |
🔗 Important Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (PDF) — uploaded | Download Notification (PDF) |
| Apply Online (Officer Entry) | joinindianarmy.nic.in – Officer Entry |
| Official IMA / DG Recruiting | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
❓ FAQs — Indian Army TGC 143
- What is TGC 143?
143rd Technical Graduate Course starting July 2026 at IMA, Dehradun for permanent commission in the Indian Army. - How many vacancies?
Tentative total 30 vacancies across listed engineering streams (subject to change). - What is the application window?
Online applications open on 08 Oct 2025 (15:00 hrs) and close on 06 Nov 2025 (15:00 hrs). - Age & educational requirements?
Age 20–27 years as on 01-07-2026; BE / B.Tech in notified streams. Final-year students may apply subject to strict documentation deadlines. - Where to apply?
Apply online at joinindianarmy.nic.in.
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Disclaimer: This summary is prepared from the official TGC 143 notification (Hindi & English) uploaded with this post. Candidates must read the full notification and check the official website joinindianarmy.nic.in before applying.