Indian Army 10+2 TES-57 Recruitment 2026
Applications are invited from unmarried men for permanent commission through the Technical Entry Sch…
Applications are invited from unmarried men for permanent commission through the Technical Entry Scheme (TES-57) of the Indian Army, for the course starting in July 2027. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (at least 60% aggregate) and appeared in JEE (Main) 2026. After 4 years of training and an engineering degree, cadets are commissioned as Lieutenants.
Vacancy
| Category | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| All | 90 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | ₹0 |
| Qualification |
|---|
Min. Qualification: 12th (Intermediate) 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised board with at least 60% aggregate, and must have appeared in JEE (Main) 2026. |
| Only Unmarried Men Can Apply | Candidates must be unmarried men and give an undertaking not to marry until pre-commission training ends |
| JEE (Main) 2026 Compulsory | Only candidates who appeared in JEE (Main) 2026 can apply; the JEE Main application number must be filled in |
| Age Window | 16 years 6 months to 19 years 6 months on 01/07/2027: born between 01/01/2008 and 01/01/2011, both days included; the date of birth on the 10th certificate only |
| Real PCM Percentage Required | Enter the actual PCM percentage up to two decimals, not rounded; a wrong entry at any stage means instant rejection |
| Nationality Condition | Indian citizens; citizens of Nepal or persons of Indian origin from listed countries need a Government of India eligibility certificate (not for Gorkhas of Nepal) |
| Clean Record Required | Candidate must not be debarred by UPSC and must never have been arrested, convicted by a court or involved in a court case |
| One Application Only | Submit only one application; more than one application cancels the candidature |
| Physical Standards at Joining | 2.4 km run in 10 min 30 s, 40 push-ups, 6 pull-ups, 30 sit-ups, 2 sets of 30 squats, 2 sets of 10 lunges, and basic swimming |
| 4-Year Training and Engineering Degree | 3 years at a Cadet Training Wing (CME Pune, MCTE Mhow or MCEME Secunderabad) and 1 year at IMA Dehradun; engineering degree, then permanent commission as Lieutenant |
| Post | Total |
|---|---|
Technical Entry Scheme Cadet (TES-57) | 90 |
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| All Posts | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
What is the last date to apply for Indian Army 10+2 TES-57?
Online applications open on 14/10/2026 at 12:00 noon and close on 12/11/2026 at 12:00 noon, on joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Who can apply?
Only unmarried men can apply. They must be Indian citizens, or citizens of Nepal, or persons of Indian origin from certain countries who hold a Government of India eligibility certificate.
What is the age limit?
The age must be 16 years 6 months to 19 years 6 months on 01/07/2027, so you must be born between 01/01/2008 and 01/01/2011, both days included. Only the date of birth on the Matriculation (10th) certificate is accepted.
How many vacancies are there?
There are 90 provisional vacancies. They may go up or down with the training capacity of the Cadet Training Wings and the needs of the organisation.
What is the educational qualification?
You need 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and at least 60% aggregate marks, and you must have appeared in JEE (Main) 2026.
Is there an application fee?
No. There is no application fee for this recruitment.
What is the selection process?
Applications are shortlisted on the JEE (Main) 2026 rank list, then shortlisted candidates face a 5-day SSB interview at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru or Jalandhar, likely from February-March 2027. Those recommended get a medical test, and the merit list is made on SSB marks only.
What are the training and pay after selection?
The training is 4 years: 3 years at a Cadet Training Wing and 1 year at IMA Dehradun, ending with an engineering degree and a permanent commission as Lieutenant in Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500). A stipend of Rs. 56,100 a month is paid after the first 3 years of training.
How do I apply?
Apply only online on joinindianarmy.nic.in. After the form closes, print two copies of the application, and carry a self-attested copy with your 10th and 12th certificates, JEE (Main) 2026 result and 20 passport photographs to the SSB. No hard copy is sent to the Recruiting Directorate.