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Indian Army Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145, July 2027) – Civil Engineering, 8 vacancies: Notification PDF, Eligibility, Selection & How to Apply
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The Indian Army's 145th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145) starting July 2027 at IMA Dehradun takes unmarried male engineering graduates for a Permanent Commission. Civil Engineering and its equivalent streams have 8 of the 30 vacancies. Candidates are shortlisted on degree percentage and then go through a five-day SSB interview and medical. There is no written exam. Apply online at joinindianarmy.nic.in by 29 October 2026, 3 pm.
Indian Army Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145, July 2027) – Civil Engineering, 8 vacancies — Overview
| Organisation | Indian Army |
| Posts / vacancies | 30 in all; Civil and its equivalent streams: 8 |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or a notified equivalent stream (final-year students may apply); unmarried male |
| Pay | Stipend ₹56,100 a month during training; Lieutenant at Pay Level 10 (₹56,100–1,77,500) plus MSP and allowances |
| Age limit | 20 to 27 years on 01.07.2027 (born between 01.07.2000 and 30.06.2007) |
| Application fee | No fee mentioned in the notification |
| Important dates | Online application: 30.09.2026 (15:00 hrs) to 29.10.2026 (15:00 hrs); course starts July 2027 |
| Location | Training at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun |
| Selection | Applications are screened and shortlisted candidates are interviewed — there is no written test. |
Who can apply
Open to freshers
Open to unmarried male engineering graduates aged 20–27, including students in the final year whose result comes out by 01.07.2027 — no work experience is needed.
Posts, qualification & pay
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification | Experience | Age | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TGC-145 — Civil stream (Civil, Civil Environmental, Civil & Infrastructure, Construction Engineering/Technology & Management, Building & Construction and other listed equivalents) | 8 | B.E./B.Tech in Civil or a listed equivalent stream; the stream name on the degree must match exactly | Not required | 20–27 on 01.07.2027 | Stipend ₹56,100; Lieutenant Level 10 |
Eligibility
- Unmarried male engineering graduates; a candidate may not marry during training.
- Age 20 to 27 years on 01.07.2027 — born not earlier than 01.07.2000 and not later than 30.06.2007, as recorded in the Matriculation certificate.
- Final-year students may apply if their final result is declared by 01.07.2027; they join on an additional bond and must produce the degree within 12 weeks of the start of training.
- Any mismatch between the stream name on the degree/marksheet and the one entered in the application cancels the candidature. Foreign degrees are not accepted.
Source: page 22 of the official notification.
Selection process
- Applications are shortlisted stream-wise on the cumulative percentage of marks (up to the 6th semester for final-year students) against a cut-off.
- Shortlisted candidates attend a two-stage SSB interview of up to five days at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru or Jalandhar; Stage-1 failures return the same day.
- Recommended candidates undergo a medical examination; the merit list is on SSB marks, stream-wise, up to the vacancies.
- Physical standards to reach before joining: 2.4 km run in 10 min 30 s, 40 push-ups, 6 pull-ups, 30 sit-ups, squats 2×30, lunges 2×10, and swimming fundamentals.
Source: page 31 of the official notification.
Training, commission and pay
- About 12 months of training at IMA Dehradun at government cost, with a fixed stipend of ₹56,100 a month.
- Permanent Commission as a Lieutenant on completion, with one year of ante-date seniority for engineering graduates.
- Pay Level 10 (₹56,100–1,77,500) for a Lieutenant, plus Military Service Pay and allowances; promotion to Captain after 2 years and Major after 6 years.
- A cadet withdrawn for reasons other than medical must refund the training cost at about ₹20,482 per week.
Source: page 33 of the official notification.
How to apply
- Register and apply online at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in → Officers Selection Eligibility → Technical Graduate Course; Aadhaar and the Matriculation certificate are mandatory.
- The application window is 30.09.2026, 15:00 hrs to 29.10.2026, 15:00 hrs; only one application per candidate.
- Take two printouts with the roll number 30 minutes after the application closes; carry one with original certificates to the SSB. No hard copy is posted.
- First-time SSB candidates get AC-III tier rail fare (or bus fare) both ways.
Source: page 37 of the official notification.
Indian Army Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145, July 2027) – Civil Engineering, 8 vacancies — Official Notification PDF
Indian Army — 145th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145), commencing July 2027 at IMA Dehradun (Permanent Commission). Read it fully before you apply.
FAQs — Indian Army Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145, July 2027) – Civil Engineering, 8 vacancies
What is the last date to apply for Indian Army Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145, July 2027) – Civil Engineering, 8 vacancies?
Online application: 30.09.2026 (15:00 hrs) to 29.10.2026 (15:00 hrs); course starts July 2027
Who can apply for Indian Army Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145, July 2027) – Civil Engineering, 8 vacancies?
Open to freshers. Open to unmarried male engineering graduates aged 20–27, including students in the final year whose result comes out by 01.07.2027 — no work experience is needed. Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or a notified equivalent stream (final-year students may apply); unmarried male.
What is the selection process for Indian Army Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145, July 2027) – Civil Engineering, 8 vacancies?
Applications are screened and shortlisted candidates are interviewed — there is no written test.
What is the salary for Indian Army Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145, July 2027) – Civil Engineering, 8 vacancies?
Stipend ₹56,100 a month during training; Lieutenant at Pay Level 10 (₹56,100–1,77,500) plus MSP and allowances
How to apply for Indian Army Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145, July 2027) – Civil Engineering, 8 vacancies?
Register and apply online at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in → Officers Selection Eligibility → Technical Graduate Course; Aadhaar and the Matriculation certificate are mandatory. The application window is 30.09.2026, 15:00 hrs to 29.10.2026, 15:00 hrs; only one application per candidate. Take two printouts with the roll number 30 minutes after the application closes; carry one with original certificates to the SSB. No hard copy is posted. First-time SSB candidates get AC-III tier rail fare (or bus fare) both ways.
Where is the official notification PDF of Indian Army Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145, July 2027) – Civil Engineering, 8 vacancies?
The complete notification is on this page under 'Official Notification PDF' — open it on the page or download it.