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Indian Army 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-57) Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 90 Vacancies

Advt No: TES-57 (July 2027 Course) Notice ID: #79 Aspirant Bharat Verified Total Posts: 90 Posts Pay: Cadet Training Stipend Rs. 56,100/- p.m. | Rank Lieutenant Pay Level 10 Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500/- p.m.
Important Dates & Deadlines
  • Application Start Date: 2026-10-13
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 2026-11-12
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: 2026-11-12
  • Examination / CBT Schedule: SSB Interview from February 2027 onwards
  • Admit Card Availability: Available 4 to 7 Days Before Exam
Application Fee & Payment Mode
Rs. 0/- (Nil for all candidate categories)
Payment Methods: Pay the Examination Fee through Online Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm). Fees once submitted are non-refundable.
Age Limit & Category Relaxation Criteria
Prescribed Age Benchmark: 16.5 to 19.5 Years (Born between 02/01/2008 and 01/01/2011, both days inclusive)
  • Candidates must not be born earlier than 02 January 2008 and not later than 01 January 2011.
  • No age relaxation is admissible for reserved category candidates under defence commission entry rules.
  • Date of birth recorded in Matriculation or Secondary School Certificate will be accepted as final.
Total Vacancy Details: 90 Posts Posts
Primary Educational Requirement: 10+2 (Intermediate) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM 60% minimum) and appeared in JEE Mains 2026
Post Name Cadre / Group Vacancies Eligibility
Lieutenant (Permanent Commission) TES-57 Course 90 10+2 PCM 60% + JEE Main 2026 Rank
Detailed Educational Qualification & Eligibility Criteria
  • Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from recognized State or Central education boards.
  • Candidates must have mandatorily appeared in the JEE (Main) 2026 national entrance examination.
  • Only unmarried male candidates are eligible for grant of permanent commission under this entry scheme.
  • Crucial Date for Qualification: All qualifying degrees, diplomas, marksheets, and registered certificates must have been officially passed and awarded on or before the application closing deadline (2026-11-12).
  • Recognition Standard: Degrees and certifications must be acquired from an institution or university officially recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), AICTE, NCTE, or respective statutory state/central councils.
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
  • The Indian Army shortlists applications based on JEE (Main) 2026 Common Rank List (CRL) cut-off.
  • Two-stage Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar.
  • Comprehensive Special Medical Board examination for candidates recommended by the SSB.
  • All India Merit List publication based strictly on marks obtained in the SSB interview.
  • Negative Marking: For objective multiple-choice computer-based tests, standard negative marking rules apply (typically 1/3rd or 1/4th deduction for each incorrect answer).
  • Final Merit List: Prepared strictly on the basis of marks scored in competitive examination stages, subject to clearing the qualifying skill test and document verification.
How to Fill Online Application Form (Step-by-Step Guide)
  1. Access the official Indian Army recruitment website at https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
  2. Click on the Officers Entry Apply / Login link displayed on the homepage.
  3. Register your basic profile details or log in with your existing Army recruitment account.
  4. Select Technical Entry Scheme (TES-57) from the list of active notifications.
  5. Fill in your JEE (Main) 2026 Roll Number, CRL rank, and Class 12 PCM percentage.
  6. Upload your scanned passport photograph and signature according to prescribed dimensions.
  7. Submit the application form and print the confirmation page with your Roll Number.
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