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| Join the Indian Army as a Lieutenant through the 144th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-144). |
The Indian Army has officially released the notification for the 144th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-144) commencing in January 2027. This is a prestigious opportunity for unmarried male engineering graduates to join the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, for a Permanent Commission in the Indian Army. Eligible candidates can apply online to serve the nation in technical arms like the Corps of Engineers, Signals, and EME.
Key Recruitment Details
Course Name: 144th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-144).
Total Vacancies: 30 (Tentative).
Age Limit: 20 to 27 years as of 01 January 2027 (Born between 01 Jan 2000 and 01 Jan 2007).
Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech degree in notified engineering streams; final year students appearing before 01 Jan 2027 are also eligible.
Training Location: Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun.
Stipend During Training: ₹56,100 per month.
Application Window: 13 May 2026 to 11 June 2026.{inAds}
Eligibility Criteria and Educational Qualification
Candidates must be unmarried male citizens of India or subjects of Nepal.
Engineering Streams and Vacancies:
Civil: 08 vacancies (Includes Civil, Building Construction, etc.).
Computer Science: 06 vacancies (Includes Computer Sc & Engg, IT, M.Sc Computer Sc).
Electrical: 02 vacancies (Includes Electrical & Electronics).
Electronics: 06 vacancies (Includes Electronics & Communication, Telecommunication).
Mechanical: 06 vacancies (Includes Mechanical, Production, Automobile).
Miscellaneous Streams: 02 vacancies (Includes Plastic Tech, Remote Sensing, Metallurgy, etc.).
Final-year students must be able to produce their engineering degree certificate within 12 weeks from the start of training at IMA.{inAds}
Selection Process
The selection follows a rigorous multi-stage process:
Shortlisting: Applications are shortlisted based on a cut-off percentage of marks in the engineering degree.
SSB Interview: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a 5-day SSB interview at Selection Centres in Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar.
Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by the SSB will undergo a medical board examination.
Merit List: Final selection is based on SSB marks, medical fitness, and available vacancies.
Physical Standards
Candidates must meet the following minimum physical requirements before joining the academy:
- 2.4 km Run: 10 minutes 30 seconds.
- Push-ups: 40 repetitions.
- Pull-ups: 06 repetitions.
- Sit-ups: 30 repetitions.
Salary and Benefits
Upon successful commissioning, candidates are ranked as Lieutenant with a pay scale of Level 10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500). The total CTC is approximately ₹17-18 Lacs per annum, excluding free medical cover and other allowances like Dearness Allowance and High Altitude Allowance.{inAds}
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official Indian Army recruiting website. No other mode of application will be accepted. Ensure all personal details and engineering stream nomenclature match your degree exactly to avoid cancellation.
- Online Application: Click Here
- Official Advertisement: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
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