Indian Army TGC 144 Recruitment 2026: Technical Graduate Course Notification

Indian Army TGC 144 Recruitment 2026: Technical Graduate Course Notification

The Indian Army has released the official notification for the 144th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-144) for the January 2027 batch. This recruitment drive invites applications from unmarried male engineering graduates. Selected candidates will undergo training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun and will be granted a Permanent Commission in the Indian Army upon successful completion of training. The online application process will commence on May 13, 2026, and conclude on June 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

A total of 30 posts will be filled through this recruitment campaign across various engineering branches:

Accepted Engineering Streams include Civil Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Aerospace, Automobile, Industrial, Biotech, Mining, Chemical and other equivalent engineering branches.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit:

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 27 years
• Candidates born between January 01, 2000, and January 01, 2007 (both dates inclusive) are eligible.

Educational Qualification:

• Candidates must possess a BE/B.Tech or M.Sc Computer Science degree in the relevant engineering branch.
• Candidates in their final year of study are also eligible to apply, provided they submit their degree passing certificate by January 01, 2027.

Physical Standards

Selection Process

The selection process for Indian Army TGC 144 Recruitment 2026 will involve the following stages:

1. Shortlisting of applications.
2. SSB Interview (5 days, including Stage-1 and Stage-2 selection process).
3. Medical Examination for successful candidates.
4. Final selection based on a Merit List.

Salary Details

During the training period, candidates will receive a stipend of ₹56,400 per month. Upon commissioning, officers will receive salary as per their rank, in addition to Military Service Pay, technical allowance, and other military facilities:

How to Apply Indian Army TGC 144 Recruitment 2026

To apply for this recruitment, candidates must visit the official website of the Indian Army. Follow these steps:

1. Go to the official website: joinindianarmy.nic.in
2. Click on the “Officer Entry Apply/Login” option and complete the registration process. Already registered candidates can directly log in.
3. Now, click on the “Apply” option next to “Technical Graduate Course (TGC-144)”.
4. Fill in the application form with personal information, educational qualifications, and other required details.
5. Upload your photograph, signature, mark sheets, degree certificates, and other necessary documents.
6. After accurately filling all the information, submit the application form and keep a printout for future reference.