Indian Army Recruitment for Technical Graduates-2024, Know Salary, Eligibility and Download Notification

The recruitment is for the 141st Technical Graduate Course (TGC-141) at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, commencing in July 2025. It invites applications from eligible unmarried male engineering graduates for permanent commission in the Indian Army. Candidates must be between 20 to 27 years old as of July 1, 2025, and either have completed or be in the final year of their engineering degree. Shortlisted candidates will undergo training for 12 months at the IMA and will be granted a Permanent Commission in the rank of Lieutenant upon successful completion​

Name of the Post

• Unmarried Male Engineering Graduates for Permanent Commission in the Indian Army under the Technical Graduate Course (TGC-141).

Application Deadline

• The online application opens on 18th September 2024 at 1500 hrs and closes on 17th October 2024 at 1500 hrs​

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Age Limit

• The candidate must be between 20 to 27 years as of 1st July 2025 (Born between 2nd July 1998 and 1st July 2005, both dates inclusive). The age proof will be considered from the Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate.

Vacancies Available

• A total of 30 vacancies are released across different engineering streams, including:
  • Civil Engineering: 8 vacancies
  • Computer Science Engineering: 6 vacancies
  • Electrical Engineering: 2 vacancies
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering: 6 vacancies
  • Mechanical Engineering: 6 vacancies
  • Miscellaneous Engineering Streams (Architecture, Biotechnology, etc.): 2 vacancies.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Indian citizens or subjects of Nepal, or those with Indian origin from specified countries.
• Educational Qualification: Candidates who have passed or are in the final year of an Engineering Degree (B.E/B.Tech) in the specified streams are eligible to apply. They must submit proof of passing the Engineering Degree Examination by 1st July 2025.
• Final Year Students: Candidates in their final year must not have any backlog and should be able to produce all mark sheets by the specified deadline.

Salary Details

• 1. Stipend During Training:
     • Gentlemen Cadets receive a stipend of ₹56,100 per month during the training period at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun.
  2. Pay Scale After Commissioning:
     • Upon successful completion of training, candidates will be commissioned as Lieutenants, and their salary will be fixed at the first cell of Level 10 in the Pay Matrix.
  3. Rank-wise Pay Structure:

  Rank	Pay Level	Pay Scale (₹)
  Lieutenant	Level 10	56,100 – 1,77,500
  Captain	Level 10B	61,300 – 1,93,900
  Major	Level 11	69,400 – 2,07,200
  Lieutenant Colonel	Level 12A	1,21,200 – 2,12,400
  Colonel	Level 13	1,30,600 – 2,15,900
  Brigadier	Level 13A	1,39,600 – 2,17,600
  Major General	Level 14	1,44,200 – 2,18,200
  Lieutenant General (HAG Scale)	Level 15	1,82,200 – 2,24,100
  Lieutenant General (HAG + Scale)	Level 16	2,05,400 – 2,24,400
  VCOAS/Army Commander/Lieutenant General (NFSG)	Level 17	2,25,000 (fixed)
  COAS	Level 18	2,50,000 (fixed)

  4. Military Service Pay (MSP):
     • An additional MSP of ₹15,500 per month is given to officers from the rank of Lieutenant to Brigadier.
  5. Other Allowances:
     • Dearness Allowance (DA): As per rates applicable to civilian personnel.
     • Technical Allowance:
       • Tier I: ₹3,000 per month
       • Tier II: ₹4,500 per month
     • Field Area Allowance: Varies based on the area of posting.
     • Transport Allowance: ₹7,200 + DA per month for higher TPTA cities and ₹3,600 + DA per month for other places.

How to Fill the Form

• Visit the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
• Register if not already done.
• Fill the required details in the application form.
• Submit the online application after ensuring all details are correct.
• Keep two copies of the application for future reference.

Selection Process Details

• Shortlisting: Applications are shortlisted based on the cutoff percentage of marks for each engineering stream.
• SSB Interview: Candidates who meet the cutoff are called for the SSB (Services Selection Board) interview, which is conducted in two stages. Only those who clear Stage 1 will proceed to Stage 2.
• After clearing the SSB, candidates will undergo a medical examination. The final selection is based on merit.

Training Duration

• Training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, will last for 12 months.
• Candidates are not allowed to marry during the training period.

Some Useful and Important Links

• Official Website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
• Application Portal: Available on the official website from 18th September 2024.
• Download Notification: Click here

Anything Else Important

• Candidates must ensure that their names and other details match the information on their matriculation certificates.
• Candidates can only apply once; multiple applications will result in cancellation.
• All applicants are advised to read the notification thoroughly to avoid mistakes in the application.