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1. Top Summary

The Indian Army has invited online applications from eligible unmarried male engineering graduates for the 145th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145), commencing in July 2027 at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, leading to a Permanent Commission as Lieutenant. There are 30 vacancies across Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and Miscellaneous engineering streams. The application window is 30 September 2026 (3 PM) to 29 October 2026 (3 PM) on joinindianarmy.nic.in. There is no written exam – shortlisting is by degree percentage cut-off, followed by SSB interview.

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2. Important Dates

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3. Stream-wise Vacancies

Source: PDF, Page 24–30Only the engineering streams and AICTE-approved equivalent streams listed in the notification are accepted. Any mismatch between the stream name on the degree/marksheet and the one entered in the application leads to cancellation. Recommended candidates outside the stream-wise vacancies may be offered SSC (Tech) Course (Oct 2027), subject to vacancies.

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4. Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

Citizen of India, subject of Nepal, or a person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with intent to settle permanently in India (certificate of eligibility required, except Gorkha subjects of Nepal).

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Age Limit

20 to 27 years as on 01 July 2027, i.e. born not earlier than 01 July 2000 and not later than 30 June 2007. Only the date of birth in the Matriculation certificate is accepted.

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Educational Qualification

• BE/B.Tech (or M.Sc Computer Science) in one of the notified engineering streams from a recognized Indian university/institution.
• Final-year students can apply but must submit proof of passing with all marksheets by 01 July 2027, and produce the degree within 12 weeks of joining IMA.
• Final-year candidates whose result will be declared after 01 July 2027 are not eligible.
• Candidates with an engineering degree from a foreign country are not eligible.

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Minimum Physical Standards (before joining)

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5. Selection Process

• Shortlisting: Stream-wise cut-off applied on cumulative percentage of marks up to the final semester/year (up to 6th semester for final-year B.E./B.Tech students).
• SSB centre & date: Shortlisted candidates select SSB dates/centres online on a first-come basis – Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru or Jalandhar.
• SSB Interview: Two-stage procedure, up to five days; Stage-1 failures are returned the same day.
• Medical Examination for candidates recommended after Stage-2.
• Merit list is prepared stream-wise on SSB marks; ties go to the older candidate, then to higher degree percentage.

Source: PDF, Page 31, 32, 40CGPA must be converted to marks using the formula of your own university. If your percentage after conversion falls below the cut-off, you should not report for SSB even if shortlisted.

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6. Training, Commission & Pay

• Training of about 12 months at IMA Dehradun, fully at Government expense.
• Fixed stipend of ₹56,100 per month during training.
• Permanent Commission as Lieutenant on successful completion, with one year ante-date seniority for TGC engineering graduates.
• Candidates withdrawn for personal reasons must refund training cost (about ₹20,481.96 per week, tentative).

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Source: PDF, Page 34Officers also get Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 per month (Lieutenant to Brigadier), DA, Technical Allowance, Dress Allowance (₹20,000/year), Transport Allowance, and Field Area allowances depending on posting. Officer cadets are insured for ₹1.25 crore under AGIF.

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7. How to Apply

1. Visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in and click ‘Officer Entry Apply/Login’ → ‘Registration’ (skip if already registered). Aadhaar and Matriculation certificate are mandatory.
2. Log in, click ‘Apply Online’, then ‘Apply’ against Technical Graduate Course.
3. Fill Personal, Communication, Education and previous SSB details, clicking ‘Save & Continue’ each time.
4. Check the summary and click ‘Submit’.
5. Take two printouts of the application with Roll Number, 30 minutes after the application closes on the last day.

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8. Documents to Carry to SSB

• Signed printout of the application with self-attested photograph
• Matriculation certificate & marksheet (proof of DOB and names)
• 12th/Diploma marksheet and certificate
• Engineering Degree/Provisional Degree and all semester marksheets
• University certificate on CGPA-to-marks conversion formula
• For final-year students: cumulative percentage certificate, Principal’s certificate that the result will be declared by 01.07.2027, and a declaration
• Civil verification documents

Source: PDF, Page 38, 39Originals are mandatory – DigiLocker certificates are not accepted in place of originals. First-time SSB candidates get AC-III Tier rail/bus fare.

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