Army Technical Graduate Course TGC 138 Recruitment 2023 Short Detail of Notification

Army Technical Graduate Course (TGC) is a training program for engineering graduates in the Indian Army. It is conducted twice a year and enables engineering graduates to join the Army as commissioned officers.

The eligibility criteria for Army TGC are as follows:

• Candidates must be Indian citizens.
• They should have an engineering degree or be in their final year of an engineering course.
• The minimum age limit is 20 years, and the maximum is 27 years.
• Candidates should have scored at least 55% in their engineering degree.
• Candidates should also be physically and medically fit.

The selection process for Army TGC consists of the following stages:

• Shortlisting of candidates based on their engineering degree marks
• Shortlisted candidates have to appear for the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview.
• The final selection is based on the candidate's performance in the SSB interview, medical examination, and merit list.

The duration of Army TGC training is one year, divided into two semesters.

The training period for Army TGC is one year, including academic and physical training.

The salary of an Army TGC officer depends on their rank and years of service. Generally, the starting salary of a Lieutenant in the Indian Army is around Rs. 56,100 per month, including allowances.

The bond period for Army TGC is five years. After completing the training, the candidates have to serve in the Indian Army for a minimum of five years.

No, women are not eligible for Army TGC. However, they can apply for the Short Service Commission (Technical) course in the Indian Army, which is also open to engineering graduates.

The physical fitness criteria for Army TGC include a minimum height of 157.5 cm, weight according to height, and minimum chest expansion of 5 cm. Candidates also have to pass a physical fitness test that includes running, chin-ups, and a 9-foot ditch.

No, only engineering graduates or final year engineering students can apply