What is TGC Entry In Indian Army

TGC entry also know as Technical Graduate Course Entry is a type of entry through which an engineering graduate(only male) can join the Indian Army as an officer. TGC entry is specific for engineering students who can apply for it from final year onward. Lets talk more about TGC entry for Indian Army.
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What is TGC Entry In Indian Army

Every year Indian army invites application for TGC entry for the course commences at Indian Military Academy. TGC stands for Technical Graduate Course and it is notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in May/June and Nov/Dec.

Who can apply for TGC entry

All male engineering students studying in final year or passed out, can apply for this entry if they fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned below.

Eligibility Criteria for TGC entry

Age: 20 and 27 years as of first day of month in which course is due to commence.
Qualification: BE / B Tech final appearing & degree holders in notified streams of Engineers.
Eligible Branch: As per latest notification TGC 129

Civil (including mining/ construction)
Electrical or Electrical & Electronics
Mechanical
Automobile/Workshop Technology
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace/Ballistics/Avionics
Food Tech/Bio Tech/Bio Medical Engg
Chemical Engg
Electronics & Telecom/Telecommunication/Electronics & Comn/Satellite Comm.
Metallurgy & Explosives/Metallurgical Engg
Industrial/Manufacturing Engg/Industrial Engg & Mgt/Production
Electronics/Opto Electronics/Fibre Optics/Micro Electronics & Microwave
Electronics & Instrumentation/Instrumentation
Architecture/ Building Constr Technology
Computer Sc & Engg/Computer Technology/Info Tech / M.Sc
Computer Sc

How to apply for TGC entry

Wait for the notification of TGC.
One must apply online for TGC entry through joinindianarmy.nic.in , more details here.
After submitting application online, print your online application form and send it along with other documents as mentioned in the notification.

Is there any Cut off for TGC entry

All eligible male engineering graduates can apply for TGC entry, later Indian army decides the cut off percentage and shortlist the candidates out of all applicants. So at the time of applying, there is no percentage criteria.

What is the Cut off for TGC entry

As per the latest shortlisted list of TGC 117 and SSC-41 tech, cut off marks for TGC entry remains between 65% to 70%.

What is the selection procedure of TGC entry

Apply for TGC online
Army will declare the list of shortlisted candidates based on their degree percentage.
Get the call letter for Direct SSB Interview, if shortlisted.
Attended five days SSB Interview process.
Attend medical examination, if gets recommend.
Wait for the all India merit list of TGC.
Join Indian Military Academy, if Shortlisted and medically fit.

How TGC entry is different from other entries for Indian Army

TGC entry is introduced for Engineering graduates only, one who enters through this entry goes for some technical work in Indian Army.
Training period is one year unlike other entries which is one and half year.
Ante Date Seniority, One year ante date seniority from date of commission will be applicable only for Officers having Engineering Degree (BE/B.Tech) from a recognized institution/university.
So lots of benefits in going through this entry.

Alternatives for TGC entry

SSC tech entry is almost similar to TGC entry which is also a technical entry for Indian army. Through SSC tech entry you will join Officers Training Academy and this entry is for both male and female engineering graduates.
CDSE is another popular entry if you want to join IMA or OTA. This entry is conducted by UPSC twice every year for both male and female candidates. You need to pass written test first to attend SSB interview. Any graduate can apply for this.
UES entry also know as University Entry Scheme, this is also similar to TGC and SSC tech but only final and pre final male engineering graduates are eligible for this entry.

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