Question 1

What is the Army Technical Graduate Course (TGC) entry?

Accepted Answer

The Technical Graduate Course (TGC) is an entry route for engineering graduates to join the Indian Army as Permanent Commission (PC) officers in the Corps of Engineers, Signals, EME (Electrical and Mechanical Engineers), and other technical arms. Unlike CDS, TGC has no written examination — candidates are directly shortlisted based on their engineering degree, final year marks, and notified stream eligibility, and are called for SSB interview. Selected candidates undergo 49 weeks of training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai or Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun.

Question 2

Which engineering streams are eligible for Army TGC?

Accepted Answer

The Indian Army notifies specific engineering streams for each TGC batch, typically including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, Chemical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, and Architecture. The eligible streams vary slightly between batches. Candidates must hold a full-time BE/B.Tech degree (or equivalent) in one of the notified streams from a recognised university.

Question 3

What is the SSB interview process for TGC?

Accepted Answer

The SSB (Service Selection Board) for TGC is a comprehensive 5-day selection process. Day 1 is screening (OIR test and PPDT) — candidates not cleared are sent home. Days 2–4 for screened candidates involve Psychological Tests (TAT, WAT, SRT, SDT), Group Testing Officer Tasks (GD, GPE, HW, PGT, FGT, CT, IO, Command Task), and a Personal Interview. Day 5 involves a Conference. The SSB assesses 15 Officer Like Qualities and only candidates who demonstrate sufficient OLQs are "recommended."

Question 4

What are the physical standards for Army TGC?

Accepted Answer

Physical standards for TGC include minimum height of 157.5 cm for male candidates, weight proportionate to height (minimum 50 kg), and chest measurement of 77–82 cm with 5 cm expansion. Eyesight must be 6/6 in the better eye and 6/18 in the worse eye, correctable to 6/6 with glasses; myopia not exceeding -3.5 with astigmatism of -1.5. Candidates undergo a thorough medical examination at a Military Hospital after SSB recommendation.

Question 5

What are the service conditions after TGC commissioning?

Accepted Answer

TGC officers are commissioned as Lieutenants in the Indian Army with Permanent Commission, meaning they can serve until retirement (up to age 54–58 depending on rank). They receive full officer pay under the 7th Pay Commission, Military Service Pay, various allowances, accommodation, and full pension benefits. Technical officers in the Corps of Engineers and EME often get additional technical qualifications, deputation opportunities, and can apply for higher studies sponsorship through the Army.

Event	Date
Notification Release	August–September 2026
Application Opens	August–September 2026
Application Closes	14 September 2026
Admit Card Release	25 December 2026
Exam Date	January 2027 (TGC 141)
Result Declaration	26 February 2027

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹500
SC / ST / PWD	₹250
Women (some states)	₹250

Army TGC Entry Notification 2027 — Official Exam Notice

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