The Indian Army is recruiting for the 143rd Technical Graduate Course (TGC-143). This is a great opportunity for unmarried male engineering graduates who want to join the army. There are a total of 30 vacancies for this course which offers a Permanent Commission. The online application process starts on 08/10/2025 and the last date to apply is 06/11/2025. All eligible candidates from India can apply for this recruitment. Training will be held at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization |
Indian Army |
| Post Name |
Technical Graduate Course (TGC-143) |
| Advt No. |
TGC-143 |
| Job Nature |
Regular |
| Vacancies |
30 |
| Salary |
Rs 56,100 per month during training |
| Applicant Eligible From |
India |
| Job Location |
All India |
| Category |
Indian Army TGC 143 Recruitment |
Post Details
The Indian Army has announced 30 tentative vacancies for various engineering streams under the TGC-143 course. The age limit for applicants is between 20 to 27 years as of 01/07/2026. This means candidates born between 02/07/1999 and 01/07/2006 are eligible to apply. Age relaxation will be provided as per government rules.
| Post Name |
Posts |
Age Limit |
| Civil |
08 |
20-27 Years |
| Computer Science |
06 |
20-27 Years |
| Electrical |
02 |
20-27 Years |
| Electronics |
06 |
20-27 Years |
| Mechanical |
06 |
20-27 Years |
| Misc Engg Streams |
02 |
20-27 Years |
| Total |
30 |
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Essential Qualification
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All Posts: Candidates must have passed or be in the final year of an Engineering Degree course.
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Final year candidates must submit proof of passing by 01/07/2026.
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The engineering stream must be one of the notified streams in the official advertisement.
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For a detailed list of acceptable equivalent streams, please refer to the official notification.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting of Applications: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their percentage of marks in the engineering degree.
- SSB Interview: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a two-stage selection process at a Selection Centre.
- Stage I includes an Officer Intelligence Rating test.
- Stage II includes a psychology test, group tasks, and an interview.
- Medical Examination: Candidates recommended after Stage II will undergo a medical examination.
- Merit List: A final merit list will be prepared based on SSB interview marks for medically fit candidates.
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Visit the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Click on Officer Entry Apply/Login and then register.
- After registration, log in and select the Technical Graduate Course.
- Fill out the application form with the correct details.
- Review the filled form and submit it.
- Take two printouts of the application form for future reference.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date |
08/10/2025 at 03:00 PM |
| Online Registration Last Date |
06/11/2025 at 03:00 PM |
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the age limit for the TGC-143 course?
- The age limit is 20 to 27 years as of 01 July 2026.
- Can final year engineering students apply?
- Yes, final year students can apply, but they must be able to submit proof of passing the engineering degree by 01 July 2026.
