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Sandeep Pratap Singh
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The Indian Army has released the notification for the 142nd Technical Graduate Course (TGC-142) scheduled to begin in January 2026 at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. 

This course offers Permanent Commission to unmarried male engineering graduates who meet the required eligibility conditions.

Important Dates

The TGC-142 course will commence in January 2026. The online application process will soon open on the official website joinindianarmy.nic.in.

The exact dates will be announced shortly, but aspirants can expect the registration window around May–June 2025. Candidates are advised to keep checking the website regularly to avoid missing deadlines.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Indian Army TGC-142 Recruitment 2026, candidates must fulfill certain eligibility conditions related to nationality, age, educational qualification, and physical fitness. 


These criteria completely ensure that only suitable engineering graduates are considered for Permanent Commission in the Army.

Nationality:

  • Citizen of India, or

  • Subject of Nepal, or

  • Persons of Indian origin migrated from specified countries and permanently settled in India (with a certificate of eligibility, except Gorkhas).


Age Limit:

  • 20 to 27 years as on 01 January 2026

  • (Born between 02 January 1999 and 01 January 2006, both dates inclusive).


Educational Qualification:

  • Must have completed BE/B.Tech or be in the final year of Engineering.

  • Final year students must produce proof of passing their degree by 01 January 2026.

  • Candidates whose final exam is scheduled after 01 January 2026 are NOT eligible.


Physical Standards (minimum required before joining):

  • 2.4 km run – 10 min 30 sec

  • Push-ups – 40

  • Pull-ups – 6

  • Sit-ups – 30

  • Squats – 2 sets of 30 reps

  • Lunges – 2 sets of 10 reps

  • Swimming – Must know basics


Important Notes:

  • Mismatch in Stream Name (degree vs application) → candidature cancelled.

  • Name Variation in documents → affidavit required.

  • Final year candidates must ensure the cumulative percentage meets the approved cutoff.


Vacancies (Tentative – Total 30)

Only specific engineering streams are allowed. Major vacancies:

  • Civil Engineering & related streams – 08

  • Computer Science / IT / AI / Data Science / Software / Robotics – 06

  • Electronics / Telecom / Communication / Microelectronics / Opto Electronics – 06

  • Mechanical / Production / Automobile / Aeronautical / Aerospace / Avionics – 06

  • Miscellaneous (Architecture, Biomedical, Food Tech, Chemical, Mining, Textile, etc.) – 02


Total Vacancies: 30

(Note: Vacancies may change depending on Army requirements. Candidates not in TGC-142 merit may be offered the SSC (Tech) Apr 2026 course.)


Selection Process: 

The selection process for Indian Army TGC-142 Recruitment 2026 is designed in order to assess both academic excellence and officer-like qualities. 


Candidates are shortlisted based on their engineering marks, followed by the SSB Interview, medical examination, and a final merit list to determine selection.


  • Shortlisting by cutoff percentage (final year/degree).

  • SSB Interview (5 days)

  • Medical Examination

  • Merit List based on SSB + Medical.


The TGC-142 course (Jan 2026) is a golden opportunity for engineering graduates who aspire to serve the nation as permanent commissioned officers in the Indian Army. 


With only 30 vacancies across select engineering branches, the competition will be tough, and candidates must ensure they meet all academic, physical, and eligibility requirements.

 

Interested aspirants should stay alert for the official application dates on joinindianarmy.nic.inand begin their preparation early to secure a place in the prestigious Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.

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