Thursday, Oct 2, 2025
SSBCrack
Search
  • Home
  • Indian Defence News
  • Notification
  • SSB Interview
    • SSB Interview Date
    • Screening
    • Psychology
    • GTO
    • Personal Interview
    • Conference
    • Medical
    • Merit List
  • Books
    • OIR Test & PPDT
    • SSB Interview
    • Psych Tests Workbook
    • SSB Psychology
    • NDA Exam
    • CDS Exam
    • AFCAT
    • EKT
  • eBooks
    • SSB eBook
    • OIR Test eBook
    • TAT eBook
    • SRT eBook
    • WAT eBook
    • Current Affairs 2023
    • General Knowledge 2023
  • Online Courses
    • NDA Exam
    • CDS Exam
    • CDS OTA Exam
    • AFCAT Exam
    • MNS Exam
    • TA Exam
    • ACC Exam
  • Download APP
  • Success Stories
  • Join Us
Reading: How The Entry Into Army Through TGC Differ From CDSE
Share
Font ResizerAa
SSBCrackSSBCrack
  • Home
  • Notification
  • SSB Interview
  • Books
  • eBooks
  • Courses
Search
  • Home
  • Notification
  • SSB Interview
  • Books
  • eBooks
  • Courses
Follow US
ยฉ 2010 - 2025 SSBCrack . All Rights Reserved.

Home » How The Entry Into Army Through TGC Differ From CDSE

Others

How The Entry Into Army Through TGC Differ From CDSE

By SSBCrack
Last updated: September 15, 2013
Share
How The Entry Into Army Through TGC Differ From CDSE

TGC stands for technical graduate course is one of the three entries for the engineers into Indian Army. Other two entries are SSC Tech (Short Service Commission Technical), and UES (university entry scheme).both gives entry into Indian army and both are permanent commission, also both entries are biannual but TGC differs from CDSE i.e. IMA-Direct Entry in many aspects. I will try to cover those aspects here.

Olive Squad Coffee Mugs

How The Entry Into Army Through TGC Differ From CDSE

Also Read

  • What is TGC Entry for Indian Army
  • Women Entries In Indian Armed Forces
  • First of all TGC is technical entry while CDSE is non technical.
  • We start from the timing of entry forms and time of advertisement April for January course and Nov for July course. While CDSE it is may for July course and Nov/Dec for January course.
  • For TGC entry candidates donโ€™t have to face any written exam but they face % criteria for being shortlisted for SSB. Initially this cut off was low but these days cut off marks for TGC entry are going up to 65%. But in case of CDSE a written exam is there ,no % criteria is specified for degree but one must crack the written in order to appear before SSB.
  • No form fee is there for TGC entry. But CDSE is conducted by UPSC so there is a examination fee of rs.200/-.
  • Age for eligibility for TGC is 20 and 27 yrs as of first day of month in which course is due to commence. While for CDSE it is 19 and 24 yrs as of first day of month in which course is due to commence.
  • Number of vacancies for TGC is near 80 in total including all branches and for CDSE are 250.
  • SSB timings of TGC are Oct/Nov and April/May. While for CDSE it is July/Aug and Mar/April.
  • Training duration of TGC is 12 months while for CDSE entry it is 18 month.
  • After training Engineering Graduates will be granted permanent commission in the Rank of Lt with one year antedate seniority from the date of granting commission. This is to compensate for the extra time and energy spent to earn the Engineering Degree before training. With the antedate seniority, there are opportunities for faster promotions, in addition to pay benefits. But this seniority is not granted in CDSE entries.

Also Read

  • OTA Chennai Passing Out Parade 14 Sep 2013
  • Improving English For SSB Interview
gauravย Gaurav Vaishnav,ย Editorialย Team

Gaurav is a defence aspirant and appeared for SSB interview 8 times, he is here to share his experience of different selection centres across India. Mail us to join our editorial team now.
Prepare for CDS, AFCAT and NDA Exams
IMA Mug

IMA Mug

โ‚น499
Shop Now
IAF Mug

IAF Mug

โ‚น499
Shop Now
NDA Mug

NDA Mug

โ‚น499
Shop Now
Navy Mug

Navy Mug

โ‚น299
Shop Now
NSG Mug

NSG Coffee Mug

โ‚น499
Shop Now
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram
Share
BySSBCrack
Follow:
The Editorial Team at SSBCrack comprises seasoned journalists, professional content writers, and dedicated defence aspirants with deep domain knowledge in military affairs, national security, and geopolitics.
Previous Article OTA POP 14 Sep 2013 photos OTA Chennai Passing Out Parade 14 Sep 2013
Next Article The Winning Conference

TRENDING NEWS

Colonel Prasad Purohit

Lt Colonel Prasad Purohit Promoted to the Rank of Colonel After 17 Years

September 25, 2025
mig 21 auction 1

Can You Buy a MiG-21 from the Indian Air Force After Its Retirement?

September 26, 2025
Lieutenant General Gurbirpal Singh

Lieutenant General Gurbirpal Singh Retires After 38 Glorious Years of Distinguished Service

September 30, 2025
Rank-Never-Retires

Rank Never Retires: How Veterans Should Correctly Write Their Rank and Name?

September 29, 2025

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Assam Rifles Extends Support to Shalom Special School in Mizoram
October 2, 2025
Indian Army Honours Distinguished Veterans with Veteran Achievers Award
October 2, 2025
Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar Assumes Command of Andaman & Nicobar Command as 19th Commander-in-Chief
October 2, 2025
Military College of Materials Management Marks 100 Years of Excellence in Defence Logistics
October 2, 2025
Kharga Corps Organise First-of-its-Kind Drone Engagement Competition to Strengthen Hard-Kill Capabilities
October 2, 2025
SSBCrack-Logo (2)

SSBCrack.com is a leading online platform dedicated to helping Indian defence aspirants prepare for the various armed forces examinations.

  • About Us
  • Cookie Policy
  • We Are Hiring
  • Write for SSBCrack
  • Share Your Story
  • Contact Us
  • Defence News
  • SSBCrackExams
  • SSB Interview Coaching
  • SSB Interview eBooks
  • Cookie Policy
  • Copyright Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms and Conditions
  • PPDT Pictures
  • 15 OLQs for SSB
  • SSB Dress Code
  • SSB Rapid Fire Questions
  • SSB Interview Questions
  • SSB Interview Screening Test
  • SSB Interview Conference Questions
  • SSB Interview Process
  • Preparation Books
  • Online Courses
  • NDA Exam
  • CDS Exam
  • AFCAT
  • Success Stories
  • SSB Date
  • Screening
  • Psychology
  • Personal Interview
  • GTO
  • Conference
  • SSB Medical
  • Merit List

Follow US:ย 

ยฉ 2010-2025 SSBCrack. All Rights Reserved.

ย 
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?