Indian Army TGC 144 Entry Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 30 Posts

The latest Indian Army has officially announced the 144th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-144) Recruitment 2026 with 30 openings. Published on 12 May 2026 at joinindianarmy.nic.in, this new recruitment drive invites unmarried male Engineering Graduates for Permanent Commission. Candidates within the age range of 20 to 27 years and possessing a BE/B.Tech/M.Sc in the concerned engineering streams can apply online from 13 May 2026 to 11 June 2026. Find all details about the Indian Army TGC-144 2026 vacancy, including eligibility, online form, and notification PDF here.

• {'Sl. No.': '(a)', 'Core Engineering Stream': 'Civil', 'Engineering Streams Listed in AI': 'Civil; Architecture; Building Construction & Technology and equivalent AICTE-approved streams', 'No. of Vacancies': '08'}
• {'Sl. No.': '(b)', 'Core Engineering Stream': 'Computer Science', 'Engineering Streams Listed in AI': 'Computer Sc & Engg; Computer Technology; M.Sc Computer Sc; Information Technology and equivalent AICTE-approved streams (including AI, Data Science, Cyber Security, IoT, Software Engg etc.)', 'No. of Vacancies': '06'}
• {'Sl. No.': '(c)', 'Core Engineering Stream': 'Electrical', 'Engineering Streams Listed in AI': 'Electrical Engineering; Electrical and Electronics and equivalent AICTE-approved streams', 'No. of Vacancies': '02'}
• {'Sl. No.': '(d)', 'Core Engineering Stream': 'Electronics', 'Engineering Streams Listed in AI': 'Electronics & Communication Engineering; Electronics & Instrumentation; Instrumentation; Electronics Engineering; Electronics & Telecommunication; Opto Electronics; Micro Electronics & Microwave; Fibre Optics; Satellite Communication and equivalent AICTE-approved streams', 'No. of Vacancies': '06'}
• {'Sl. No.': '(e)', 'Core Engineering Stream': 'Mechanical', 'Engineering Streams Listed in AI': 'Mechanical Engineering; Production; Automobile; Industrial/Manufacturing; Workshop Technology; Aeronautical; Aerospace; Avionics and equivalent AICTE-approved streams', 'No. of Vacancies': '06'}
• {'Sl. No.': '(f)', 'Core Engineering Stream': 'Misc Engineering Streams', 'Engineering Streams Listed in AI': 'Plastic Tech; Remote Sensing; Ballistics; Bio Medical Engg; Food Tech; Agriculture; Metallurgical; Metallurgy and Explosive; Laser Tech; Bio Tech; Rubber Technology; Chemical Engg; Transportation Engineering; Mining; Nuclear Technology; Textile and equivalent streams', 'No. of Vacancies': '02'}
• {'Sl. No.': 'Total', 'Core Engineering Stream': '30'}

• Basis of Shortlisting Details
• Cumulative Percentage of Marks (Stream-wise) Cut-off applied on cumulative percentage of marks upto final semester/year in each Engineering stream. For final year candidates, cumulative percentage upto 6th semester/3rd year must not be below approved cut-off. Shortlisting result to be published in month of June 2026.
• Stage Details
• Stage I Psychological test and Group Testing. Candidates who fail Stage I are returned on the same day.
• Stage II Group Testing Officer tests and Interview by Interviewing Officer. Only those clearing Stage I proceed to Stage II.
• SSB Centres Prayagraj (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Jalandhar (Punjab)
• Likely SSB Dates July to September 2026 (SSB Centre & Date selection window open for two weeks in June 2026)
• Candidates recommended by SSB will undergo Medical Examination. The validity of SSB medical examination is 270 days (SMB to PCTA joining date). Candidates already declared Med FIT in SSB medical of any service within 270 days need not undergo medical examination again. Medical standards as applicable for Officers Entry into Army. Proceedings of Medical Board are confidential.
• Merit list prepared engineering stream/subject wise on the basis of marks obtained at SSB interview. Tie-break 1: Older candidate ranked higher. Tie-break 2: Higher percentage of marks in degree (as per Para 3). Higher educational qualifications, previous performances etc. have no role. Joining Letters issued subject to vacancies and medical fitness.
• Sl. No. Activity Minimum Standard (Officer Cadet - Male)
• 1 2.4 Km Run 10 Minutes 30 Seconds
• 2 Push Up 40
• 3 Pull Up 06
• 4 Sit Up 30
• 5 Squats Two Sets of 30 Repetitions
• 6 Lunges Two Sets of 10 Repetitions
• 7 Swimming Should know fundamentals of swimming
• The selection process for Indian Army TGC-144 Recruitment 2026 consists of multiple successive stages – shortlisting of applications based on cumulative percentage of marks in the Engineering degree (stream-wise)
• SSB Interview (five days)
• Medical Examination
• Merit List
• and issuance of Joining Letter. The final merit list is prepared engineering stream/subject wise on the basis of marks obtained at SSB interview only.
• Merely qualifying at the SSB interview does not confirm final selection. If any candidate fails to report within 07 days from the reporting date mentioned in the Joining Letter without prior permission of the concerned academy Adjutant
• their candidature will be cancelled and the next candidate in merit will be issued a joining letter.
• Stage 1 - Shortlisting of Applications
• Stage 2 - SSB Interview (Five Days)
• Stage 3 - Medical Examination
• Stage 4 - Merit List & Joining Letter
• Minimum Physical Standards on Arrival for Training

• Applications must be submitted online only through the official Indian Army Recruiting website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Click on ‘Officer Entry Apply/Login’ and then click ‘Registration’ (registration not required if already registered). Fill the online registration form after reading the instructions carefully. After registering, click on ‘Apply Online’ under Dashboard, then click ‘Apply’ shown against Technical Graduate Course. The online portal will be active from 13-05-2026 (1500 hrs) to 11-06-2026 (1500 hrs). Aadhaar number and Matriculation certificate are mandatory for registration.
• No changes to details submitted in the online application can be made after closure of application. Candidates must click on ‘Submit’ each time they open the application for editing. CGPA/Grades must be converted into Marks as per the formulae adopted by the concerned University before filling in the online application. Candidates must submit only one online application; receipt of multiple applications will result in cancellation of candidature. DIGILOCKER certificates will not be accepted in lieu of original certificates.
• Documents to be Carried to SSB Interview (Self-attested copies along with Originals):
• One copy of the printout of application duly signed and affixed with self-attested photograph
• Matriculation/Secondary School Examination certificate and marksheet (proof of Date of Birth, candidate’s name and Parent’s name)
• 12th class marksheet and certificate or equivalent certificate/Diploma marksheet
• Engineering Degree/Provisional Degree issued by the recognised university (Provisional Degree not more than 6 months old at time of joining)
• Marksheets of all semesters/years
• Certificate from Controller of Examination/Registrar regarding CGPA/Grades to marks conversion formula
• Certificate from Controller of Exam/Registrar/Dean/Principal regarding cumulative percentage of marks upto 6th semester/3rd year (for final year appearing candidates)
• Certificate from Principal/Head of Institution stating candidate is in final year and result will be declared by 01 Jan 2027 (for final year appearing candidates)
• Declaration by final year candidate regarding submission of proof of passing by 01 Jan 2027
• Documents related to civil verification
• The second copy of the printout of online application is to be retained by the candidate for reference. There is no need to send any hard copy to DG Recruiting. Candidates serving in Armed Forces must inform their Commanding Officer in writing and carry the application countersigned by the Commanding Officer to SSB.
• Apply Online at: https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in

• Only unmarried male Engineering Graduates who are citizens of India, subjects of Nepal, or persons of Indian origin from specified countries are eligible to apply. Any variation between the nomenclature of Engineering stream as given on the degree parchment/marksheet and that submitted in the online application will result in cancellation of candidature. Any variation in personal particulars (candidate’s name & parents’ name) in educational documents requires submission of an affidavit stating the variations. Candidate must carry ORIGINAL Degree/Provisional Degree and all semester/year marksheets for SSB. No hard copy applications will be accepted – online submission only. Candidates must not marry until they complete full training; violation will lead to discharge and recovery of training cost. Candidate should not have been debarred from appearing in any examination by UPSC. Candidate should not have been arrested/convicted by a criminal court or involved in any court case. Candidates withdrawn from NDA, IMA, OTA, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy or any Service Training Academy on disciplinary grounds are not eligible to apply. No compensation will be paid in respect of any injury sustained during SSB tests. Once the SSB date has been selected, no request for change of SSB Interview Date/Centre will be entertained or replied to. Candidates appearing for SSB interview for the first time are entitled to AC III Tier to-and-fro railway fare or bus fare including reservation-cum-sleeper charges within Indian limits. Candidates are advised to visit https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in regularly for updates. Queries will be replied only through the ‘Feedback/Queries’ option on the website. Queries received up to 03 days prior to closing of online application will only be entertained/replied. In case of any discrepancy between Hindi and English versions of the notification, the English version will prevail.

Indian Army, Directorate General of Recruiting, Integrated HQ, Ministry of Defence (Army) ne Indian Army TGC 144 Entry Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 30 Posts ke liye official notification jari kiya hai. Kul 30 (may be changed as per Organisational Requirement) posts ke liye applications mangi gayi hain. Last date 11-06-2026 (at 1500 hrs) hai.

Application Online mode mein ki ja sakti hai. Selection process ke liye official notification dekhein.