Indian Army ने unmarried male engineering graduates के लिए Technical Graduate Course (TGC-144) entry notification जारी किया है। यह Permanent Commission entry है जिसमें selected candidates को January 2027 से Indian Military Academy (IMA Dehradun) में training दी जाएगी और course completion के बाद Lieutenant rank पर commission किया जाएगा। कुल tentative vacancies सिर्फ 30 हैं, इसलिए competition काफी high रहने वाला है।
Indian Army TGC-144 — Key Facts Summary
- Post: Permanent Commissioned Officer (Lieutenant)
- Vacancy: 30 (Tentative)
- Qualification: BE/B.Tech/M.Sc (Computer Science) in notified engineering streams
- Salary: Commissioning के बाद approx. ₹17–18 lakh annual CTC | Training के दौरान ₹56,100/month stipend
- Last Date: 11 June 2026 (1500 hrs)
- Job Type: Permanent Commission, Indian Army (Defence Job)
TGC-144 — Important Dates
| Event | Date / Period |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | 13 May 2026 (1500 hrs) |
| Application Closes | 11 June 2026 (1500 hrs) |
| Shortlisting Cut-off Publication | June 2026 |
| SSB Date Selection Window | June 2026 (2 weeks) |
| SSB Interviews | July – September 2026 |
| Course Commencement | January 2027 |
| Training Duration | Approx. 12 months |
| Commissioning Rank | Lieutenant |
Application window लगभग 30 days से भी कम है, इसलिए last-minute document issues candidates को अक्सर बाहर कर देते हैं। Degree certificate के exact stream name को official notified list से पहले ही cross-check कर लेना चाहिए।
Indian Army TGC-144 — Vacancy Breakdown by Engineering Stream
| Core Stream | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civil (Architecture & Construction सहित) | 08 |
| Computer Science / IT / AI / Data Science / M.Sc CS | 06 |
| Electronics / ECE / Instrumentation / Telecom / Robotics | 06 |
| Mechanical / Aerospace / Automobile / Manufacturing | 06 |
| Electrical / EEE / Power Systems | 02 |
| Miscellaneous (Biotech, Chemical, Mining, Metallurgy, Agriculture आदि) | 02 |
| Total | 30 (Tentative) |
Civil engineering stream को highest allocation मिला है जबकि Electrical और Miscellaneous streams को combined सिर्फ 4 seats मिली हैं। Low-vacancy streams के candidates को strong academics और excellent SSB performance की जरूरत होगी।
कुछ candidates जो process clear कर लेते हैं लेकिन stream-wise merit cutoff में नहीं आते, उन्हें SSC(T) — Short Service Commission (Tech) — alternate option के रूप में offer किया जा सकता है।
Indian Army TGC-144 — Eligibility Criteria
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male only |
| Marital Status | Unmarried (training completion तक unmarried रहना जरूरी) |
| Age Limit | 20–27 years as on 01 January 2027 |
| Nationality | Indian citizens + कुछ specified categories eligible |
| Educational Qualification | Recognised Indian university से BE/B.Tech/M.Sc (Computer Science) |
| Final Year Candidates | Provisionally apply कर सकते हैं |
| Degree Name Matching | Exact match mandatory between degree certificate and selected stream |
Degree stream name matching rule एक strict administrative filter है। “CSE (AI & ML)” या “ECE (Industry Integrated)” जैसे degree names वाले candidates को application भरने से पहले official equivalent stream list carefully verify करनी चाहिए। किसी भी stage पर mismatch मिलने पर candidature सीधे cancel हो सकती है।
Indian Army TGC-144 — Salary Structure
| Rank | Pay Level | Basic Pay Range |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Captain | Level 10B | ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900 |
| Major | Level 11 | ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Level 12A | ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400 |
| Colonel | Level 13 | ₹1,30,600 – ₹2,15,900 |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | ₹1,39,600 – ₹2,17,600 |
Basic pay के अलावा सभी officers को ₹15,500/month Military Service Pay मिलता है। इसके साथ DA, Technical Allowance, Dress Allowance, Children Education Allowance, और Transport Allowance भी मिलता है। Field postings में Risk & Hardship Allowances ₹1,200 से ₹42,500/month तक हो सकते हैं।
Indian Army TGC-144 — Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Online Application | joinindianarmy.nic.in के माध्यम से |
| Academic Shortlisting | Stream-wise percentage cutoff based |
| SSB Interview (Stage 1) | OIR & Psychological Tests |
| SSB Interview (Stage 2) | GTO Tasks + Psychology + Personal Interview |
| Medical Examination | SSB recommended candidates के लिए |
| Merit List | SSB marks based |
| Joining Letter | Merit-listed medically fit candidates को issue |
SSB इस recruitment का सबसे बड़ा filter है। Academic marks सिर्फ SSB call तक पहुंचाते हैं, लेकिन final selection personality, leadership, communication, और psychological fitness पर depend करता है। Candidates जिन्होंने real-life leadership, pressure handling, और teamwork का experience लिया है, वे सामान्य technical-only preparation करने वालों से बेहतर perform करते हैं।
Important Links
- TGC-144 Official Notification PDF डाउनलोड करें
- TGC-144 Online Application Form भरें
- Indian Army Official Recruitment Website visit करें for official updates and applications.