Indian Army TGC Recruitment 2025: 30 Vacancies for Technical Graduate Course (TGC 142)
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Posted:May 2nd, 2025 7:50 am
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Indian Army TGC 142 Recruitment 2025 – Overview
The Indian Army is inviting applications from unmarried male engineering graduates for the 142nd Technical Graduate Course (TGC). The course will begin in January 2026 at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, and will lead to a Permanent Commission in the Indian Army.
Vacancy Details
Course Name | Total Vacancies |
---|---|
Technical Graduate Course (TGC 142) | 30 Posts |
Branch-Wise Distribution
Engineering Branch | No. of Posts |
---|---|
Civil Engineering | 8 |
Mechanical Engineering | 6 |
Electrical Engineering | 2 |
Computer Science / IT | 6 |
Electronics Engineering | 6 |
Other Engineering Streams | 2 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Candidates must be between 20 to 27 years old as on 01 January 2026.
- Only candidates born between 02 January 1999 and 01 January 2006 (inclusive) can apply.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have either:
- Completed an Engineering Degree in a relevant stream, or
- Be in the final year of their Engineering program.
- Final-year students must submit all required mark sheets and proof of passing the degree by 01 January 2026.
- The Engineering Degree Certificate must be submitted within 12 weeks from the start of training at IMA.
- Candidates admitted without the final degree must sign a bond, and may have to repay training costs if they fail to meet degree requirements.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply online for Indian Army TGC Recruitment 2025:
- Visit the official Indian Army Recruitment Portal.
- Scroll to the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on the "Online Application Form".
- Complete the registration process.
- Log in using your credentials.
- Fill in your personal and educational details.
- Upload required documents.
- Submit the application form and keep a printout for future reference.
Important Dates
Event | Date |
---|---|
Starting Date of Application | 30 April 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | 29 May 2025 |
Important Links
Action | Link |
---|---|
Apply Online | Click Here |
Official Notification | Click Here |
Indian Army Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
related jobs links | Join Indian Army (Agniveer) CEE 2025 |
Books for Indian Army TGC
1. Engineering Discipline
Branch | Book Recommendations |
---|---|
Civil Engineering | - Civil Engineering: Conventional & Objective by R.S. Khurmi- GATE Civil Engineering by Made Easy |
Mechanical Engineering | - Mechanical Engineering for Competitions by R.K. Jain- GATE Mechanical by Made Easy |
Electrical Engineering | - Objective Electrical Technology by V.K. Mehta- GATE Electrical Engineering by Arihant |
Computer Science | - Computer Science Handbook by V.K. Jain- GATE CS & IT by Nikhil Balwani (Made Easy) |
Electronics | - Electronic Devices and Circuits by Boylestad- GATE ECE by Ace Academy |
Misc. Streams | Refer to GATE-level books or graduation syllabus books for your stream |
2. SSB Interview Preparation
Book Title | Author/Publisher |
---|---|
Let’s Crack SSB Interview | by SSB Crack Team |
SSB Interview: The Complete Guide | by Dr. N.K. Natarajan |
Psychological Tests in SSB Interview | by Ramesh Publishing House |
OIR & PPDT for SSB Interview | by Arihant Experts |
3. General Awareness & Personality Development
Book Title | Author/Publisher |
---|---|
Lucent’s General Knowledge | Lucent Publication |
Manorama Yearbook | Malayala Manorama |
Word Power Made Easy | by Norman Lewis |
Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | by R.S. Aggarwal |

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