Indian Army TES 57 Recruitment 2026 – 90 Posts, Apply Online
October 17, 2026
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Indian Army TES 57 Recruitment 2026 – 90 Posts
Indian Army (Directorate General of Recruiting) has invited online applications for the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-57) for the course commencing July 2027. There are 90 provisional vacancies for unmarried male candidates who have passed Class 12 with PCM and appeared in JEE (Main) 2026. Selected candidates become Lieutenants in the Permanent Commission after four years of training and an engineering degree.
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Organization
Indian Army (Directorate General of Recruiting, IHQ of MoD)
Scheme
10+2 Technical Entry Scheme – 57 (TES-57)
Total Vacancies
90 Posts (provisional)
Qualification
Class 12 (PCM) with 60% + JEE (Main) 2026
Age Limit
16½ to 19½ years (as on 1 July 2027)
Application Fee
Not mentioned in the notification
Start Date
14 October 2026 (12:00 hrs)
Last Date
12 November 2026 (12:00 hrs)
Indian Army TES 57 Overview: The 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme is an officer-entry route for Class 12 Science students.
Candidates are shortlisted on their JEE (Main) 2026 rank, then go through the 5-day SSB interview and a medical examination.
There is no separate written exam. The 90 seats are provisional and may increase or decrease.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Indian Army – Directorate General of Recruiting, Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) |
| Scheme | 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme – 57 (TES-57) |
| Course Start | July 2027 |
| Entry Type | Officer Entry – Permanent Commission (Lieutenant) |
| Who Can Apply | Unmarried male candidates only |
| Total Vacancies | 90 Posts (provisional) |
| Pay Scale | Level 10: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 plus Military Service Pay and other allowances |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Selection Process | JEE (Main) 2026 Shortlisting + SSB Interview + Medical Examination |
| Training | 4 years (3 years at Cadets Training Wing + 1 year at IMA Dehradun) |
Vacancy Details
| Course | Posts |
|---|---|
| TES-57 Permanent Commission (Officer Cadet to Lieutenant) | 90 |
| Total | 90 |
Note: No category-wise or branch-wise split is given. The 90 seats are provisional and can change depending on training capacity at the Cadets Training Wings and the organisation's needs.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Minimum age 16½ years and maximum age 19½ years as on 1 July 2027.
- Date of birth must be not before 2 January 2008 and not after 1 January 2011 (both days inclusive).
- Only the date of birth in the Matriculation / Class 10 certificate is accepted, and it cannot be changed later.
- No age relaxation is mentioned in the notification for any category.
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Class 12 | Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| Marks | Minimum 60% aggregate in PCM (Class 12 marks only) |
| JEE Main | Must have appeared in JEE (Main) 2026 (mandatory) |
Important: Enter your exact PCM percentage up to two decimals without rounding (for example 74.67, not 75), and fill in your JEE (Main) 2026 application number correctly. Any false entry leads to rejection or cancellation at any stage.
Nationality & Other Conditions
- Candidate must be an unmarried male and must undertake not to marry until the end of training.
- Candidate must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from the listed countries to settle in India (an eligibility certificate is needed for Nepal subjects and migrants).
- Candidate must not have been debarred from any UPSC examination.
- Candidate must not have been arrested, convicted or involved in any court case.
- Candidates earlier withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from NDA, OTA, IMA, Naval or Air Force Academy or any service training academy are not eligible.
Application Fee
Application fee: No fee is mentioned in the official notification. Please confirm on the official portal while applying.
Salary & Allowances
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lieutenant Pay (Level 10) | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Military Service Pay | ₹15,500 per month (Lt to Brig) |
| Cadet Stipend | ₹56,100 per month (IMA training phase) |
| Dress Allowance | ₹20,000 per year |
- Dearness Allowance, Risk and Hardship allowances in field areas, free medical cover and other benefits are also admissible.
- Promotions: Captain after 2 years, Major after 6 years, Lt Colonel after 13 years and Colonel (Time Scale) after 26 years of service.
- The cost of training is recovered if a cadet withdraws or resigns voluntarily.
Selection Process
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Application & Shortlisting | Shortlisting by Army HQ on JEE (Main) 2026 CRL rank and other parameters. Cut-off is fixed by the Army. |
| SSB Interview | 5 days in two stages at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru or Jalandhar |
| Medical Examination | At the nearest Military Hospital after SSB |
| Merit List | Prepared only on SSB marks |
| Joining Letter | Issued in merit order, subject to vacancies and medical fitness |
- After shortlisting, candidates choose their SSB centre and date on a first come, first served basis. It cannot be changed later.
- SSB is tentatively planned for February – March 2027.
- Higher qualifications and NCC carry no weight in the merit list.
Training & Degree
| Phase | Detail |
|---|---|
| Phase I (3 years) | Cadets Training Wing: CME Pune, MCTE Mhow or MCEME Secunderabad |
| Phase II (1 year) | Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun |
| Degree | Engineering degree after four years |
Physical Standards on Joining
- 2.4 km run in 10 min 30 sec
- 40 push-ups, 6 pull-ups, 30 sit-ups
- Two sets of 30 squats and two sets of 10 lunges
- Basic swimming
How to Apply Online
- Go to the Important Links section below and click the Apply Online button to open the official Indian Army recruitment portal.
- Complete the registration and log in.
- Enter your personal details, exact PCM percentage and JEE (Main) 2026 application number.
- Read the terms and conditions carefully, then submit the form.
- If you edit the form, submit it again after every edit before the closing time.
- Take two printouts of the application with your roll number 30 minutes after the application window closes.
Note: Submit only one application. Multiple applications lead to cancellation, and incomplete applications are rejected without notice.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 14 October 2026 (12:00 hrs) |
| Online Application Closing Date | 12 November 2026 (12:00 hrs) |
| Application Printout Available | 30 minutes after closing |
| Cut-off Publication | Tentatively 4th week of November 2026 |
| SSB Interview | February – March 2027 (tentative) |
| Course Commencement | July 2027 |
Documents Required
Keep the following documents ready (to carry to SSB):
• Self-attested printout of the online application
• Original Class 10 certificate (for date of birth) and Class 12 marksheet
• JEE (Main) 2026 result copy and application number
• ID proof and self-attested photocopies of all documents
• Passport-size photographs (20 copies for SSB)
• Eligibility certificate, where applicable (Nepal subjects / migrants)
• Self-attested printout of the online application
• Original Class 10 certificate (for date of birth) and Class 12 marksheet
• JEE (Main) 2026 result copy and application number
• ID proof and self-attested photocopies of all documents
• Passport-size photographs (20 copies for SSB)
• Eligibility certificate, where applicable (Nepal subjects / migrants)
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 90 provisional vacancies for the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-57) for the July 2027 course. The number may increase or decrease.
The last date for online application is 12 November 2026 (12:00 hrs). Applications started on 14 October 2026.
Yes. Candidates must have appeared in JEE (Main) 2026 and must enter the application number in the form. Shortlisting is based on the JEE (Main) rank.
Candidates must be between 16½ and 19½ years on 1 July 2027 and must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 60% aggregate in PCM. Only unmarried male candidates can apply.
There is no written exam. Candidates are shortlisted on JEE (Main) 2026 rank, then appear for a 5-day SSB interview and a medical examination. The final merit list is prepared on SSB marks.
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