Army Jobs for Engineers: Join as Lieutenant with High Pay and Perks
Young and talented individuals who have completed an engineering degree or are in their final year of study now have a golden opportunity to serve the nation by joining the Indian Army. The Indian Army is inviting applications for the prestigious Technical Graduate Course (TGC-140) from eligible candidates. Those selected through this course will be commissioned as permanent officers in the Army with the rank of Lieutenant, following training. They will receive a starting salary of over ₹1 lakh per month.
Eligible candidates include unmarried male individuals who have completed or are in the final year of their Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology degrees in specified engineering streams from a recognized university. For Computer Science posts, candidates with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science or Information Technology are also eligible. Applicants must be between 20 and 27 years of age as of January 1, 2025, meaning only those born between January 2, 1998 and January 1, 2005 are eligible to apply. Interested candidates must submit their applications online via the official Indian Army website, joinindianarmy.nic.in, by 3 PM on May 29. Notably, there is no application fee for this process.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their engineering academic merit and called for interviews by the Services Selection Board (SSB). These interviews will be conducted in two stages over five days at the SSB center in Bengaluru. Stage 1 includes screening tests such as intelligence assessments, while Stage 2 includes psychological evaluations, group tasks, and personal interviews. Candidates who pass the SSB interview will then undergo medical examinations, followed by final selection. Those selected will begin approximately one year of intensive training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun starting from January 2026.
During the training period, candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹56,100. Upon successful completion of training, they will be inducted as Lieutenants with a basic pay of ₹56,100 under Pay Level 10, along with a Military Service Pay of ₹15,500, Dearness Allowance (DA), and other benefits—resulting in a total monthly salary exceeding ₹1 lakh. Career progression includes promotion to Captain after two years of service, Major after six years, and Lieutenant Colonel after thirteen years. As a full-time government job, this position also offers lifelong pension benefits after retirement.
Breakdown of Vacancies by Discipline
Civil Engineering and related branches: 8
Computer Science Engineering / Computer Technology / M.Sc. Computer Science: 6
Electrical / Electrical and Electronics Engineering and related branches: 2
Electronics and related branches: 6
Mechanical Engineering and related branches: 6
Other Engineering Disciplines: 2
Total Vacancies: 30
Experts suggest that this is an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates aspiring to contribute to national defense.