Indian Army TGC 142 Recruitment 2025 – ​The Indian Army will conduct 142nd Technical Graduate Course (TGC-142) recruitment for January 2026 entry at Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun. Enrolment into this course grants unmarried male engineering graduates the chance to become Permanent Commission officers within the Indian Army. The 142nd Technical Graduate Course (TGC-142) requires candidates to have a B.E./B.Tech degree alongside two basic qualifications: age between 20 to 27 years old on January 1, 2026 and completion of their degree or their final enrollment year.

The online application system operates from April 30 to May 29, 2025 according to the established deadline. Candidates wishing to join the Indian Army can access registration and application submission by visiting joinindianarmy.nic.in which functions as the official website. The Indian Army does not request payment from any candidate throughout the application process.

The selection process begins with academic performance-based shortlists and continues with a five-day Services Selection Board (SSB) interview alongside medical checks and end with preparing the final merit list. All selected candidates must participate in their 12-month training program at IMA Dehradun. Candidates should visit the Indian Army recruitment portal to view and apply for the vacancy based on the official notification.​

Indian Army TGC 142 Recruitment 2025