Applications are invited by the Indian Army in the 143rd Technical Graduate Course (TGC 143) for male graduates of Indian Engineering. This is because the recruitment will seek to fill 30 vacancies in different engineering streams. Registration online will be conducted between 8 October 2025 and 6 November 2025. Shortlisted persons will be invited to the SSB Interview to be held between January and March 2026.
Indian Army TGC 143 Recruitment Overview – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 8 October 2025 |
| Start Date for Online Application | 8 October 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 6 November 2025 |
| SSB Interview Dates | January – March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Course Commencement at IMA, Dehradun | July 2026 |
Indian Army TGC 143 Recruitment Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| All Categories | No Application Fee |
Indian Army TGC 143 Recruitment Age Limits and Total Posts
| Parameter | Details |
| Total Vacancies | 30 Posts |
| Age Limit (as on 01-07-2026) | 20 to 27 Years |
| Birth Date Range | Born between 02-07-1999 and 01-07-2006 (both dates inclusive) |
Indian Army TGC 143 Recruitment Vacancy Details (Stream-wise)
| Engineering Stream | Number of Vacancies |
| Civil | 08 |
| Computer Science | 06 |
| Electrical | 02 |
| Electronics | 06 |
| Mechanical | 06 |
| Miscellaneous Engineering Streams | 02 |
Eligibility Criteria for Indian Army TGC 143 Recruitment
| Criteria | Details |
| Nationality | An Indian citizen, a subject of Nepal, or a person of Indian origin from eligible countries. |
| Marital Status | Only unmarried male candidates are eligible. |
| Educational Qualification | Must have completed or be in the final year of an Engineering Degree course. |
| Physical Fitness | Candidates must meet Indian Army physical standards, including running 2.4 km in 10 minutes and 30 seconds, push-ups, and pull-ups. |
How to Apply for Indian Army TGC 143
- Go to the recruitment site of the official website- joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Click on Officer Entry Apply/Login and on Registration (new users) or Login (existing users).
- Once you have logged in, under the dashboard, you can find the option of Apply Online, and you should select the Technological Graduate course.
- Complete the e-application form by using the correct information.
- We require uploading of the scanned copies of your photo, signatures, and educational certificates as specified.
- Check over your application in the summary page and click on Submit.
- Print the application form that was submitted and keep it as a reference to be used later.
Note: the applications are only received online. There will not be any offline forms.
Important Links for Indian Army TGC 143 Recruitment
| Link Description | URL |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a post-selection TGC 143 Lieutenant earn?
Upon commissioning, a Lieutenant is paid Level 10 (₹56,100 -1,77,500) plus Military Service Pay (MSP) of 15500 and other allowances
Are final year engineering students eligible?
Yes, end-of-year students are eligible to apply but have to provide evidence of passing by July 1, 2026
How does the Indian Army TGC 143 select the members?
The process involves shortlisting on the basis of marks, SSB Interview, which is done in two phases, and medical examination.
Does TGC 143 have any application fee?
No, it has no application fee in any category
In which place will the training be done?
The selection of the candidate trainees will be conducted at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
