Technical Graduate Officer Trainee (Permanent Commission)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:145th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145) – Officer Cadet

Company Name: Indian Army – Government of India

Role:Technical Graduate Officer Trainee (Permanent Commission)

Job ID: TGC-145 (July 2027 Course)

Category:Government Jobs

Experience Level:Entry Level – Freshers / Engineering Graduates

Job Location:Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Work Mode:On-site

Company Overview:
The Indian Army is the land-based branch of the Indian Armed Forces, responsible for protecting the nation's sovereignty and territorial integrity. It provides opportunities for eligible engineering graduates to enter officer-level military service through technical entry schemes.

Organizational Overview:
The 145th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-145) is intended for eligible unmarried male engineering graduates seeking a commission in the Indian Army. Selected candidates undergo approximately 12 months of training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun.

Role Summary/Purpose:
Candidates selected through TGC-145 undergo military officer training and prepare for leadership and technical responsibilities in the Indian Army. After successful completion of training and fulfilment of applicable conditions, cadets are granted a Permanent Commission in the rank of Lieutenant.

Key Responsibilities:
- Complete military officer training at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.
- Develop leadership, discipline, physical fitness and military skills.
- Complete the prescribed training and meet the Army's medical and physical standards.
- Prepare to serve in the military arm or service allocated by the Indian Army.
- Perform duties and responsibilities assigned after commissioning.
- Maintain the standards of conduct, discipline and fitness required for military service.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must meet the nationality conditions specified in the official notification.
- Applicants must be unmarried males.
- Age must be **20–27 years as of 1 July 2027**.
- Date of birth must fall within the notification's specified range: **1 July 2000 to 30 June 2007**.
- Candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical and physical standards.
- Candidates previously removed, dismissed or declared ineligible for further military service under the conditions specified in the notification are not eligible.
- Engineering stream details entered in the online application must match the stream stated on the degree certificate and marksheets.

Education
- BE/B.Tech in an engineering stream listed in the official TGC-145 notification, or
- M.Sc. in Computer Science, where permitted under the notification's listed streams and conditions.
- The degree must be from an eligible, recognised institution in India.
- Final-year engineering students may apply subject to the notification's conditions, including the deadline for producing final results and marksheets.
- Candidates with engineering degrees obtained from foreign countries are not eligible.

Total Experience:
No prior work experience is specified as a requirement. Eligible fresh engineering graduates may apply.

Required Skills & Knowledge:
- Engineering knowledge relevant to the candidate's eligible degree stream.
- Physical fitness and ability to meet the prescribed physical standards.
- Leadership potential, discipline and teamwork.
- Mental resilience and readiness for military training.
- Ability to follow military instructions and organisational procedures.
- Required academic documents and accurate personal information.

Desired Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Adaptability and decision-making under pressure.
- Teamwork, responsibility and leadership potential.
- Commitment to military discipline and service.

Work Timings & Flexibility:
- Full-time military training and service.
- Training and duty schedules are determined by the Indian Army.
- Candidates must be prepared to follow military routines, discipline and service requirements.
- Marriage is not permitted during the prescribed training period, as stated in the notification.

Vacancies:
30 tentative vacancies across the engineering streams listed in the official notification. Vacancies may change according to organisational requirements.

Selection Process
1. Submit the online application through the official Indian Army website.
2. Application shortlisting based on engineering-stream eligibility, academic marks and applicable cut-offs.
3. Selection of an available SSB interview centre and date, subject to the Army's process.
4. Two-stage Services Selection Board (SSB) interview.
5. Medical examination for recommended candidates.
6. Final merit list and joining letter, subject to eligibility and vacancy availability.

Training DurationApproximately 12 months at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.

Salary & Benefits:
- **Cadet stipend during training:** ₹56,100 per month, as specified for training at IMA.
- **Lieutenant pay scale after commissioning:** ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 per month (Pay Level 10).
- **Military Service Pay (MSP):** ₹15,500 per month for eligible ranks, as specified in the notification.
- Other applicable allowances and benefits depend on eligibility, rank, posting and prevailing rules.

How to Apply:
Applications are accepted online through the official Indian Army recruitment website. Candidates should read the complete notification, register or log in, select the relevant Technical Graduate Course application, and submit the form with accurate details.


Important Note:
The engineering streams, age limits, degree requirements, documentation, selection procedure and service conditions must be checked against the complete official TGC-145 notification before applying. The supplied notification extract does not establish the application opening date or closing date, so these dates have not been added here.