Indian Army TES 57 Recruitment 2026

The Indian Army has invited online applications for 90 provisional vacancies under the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES‑57). Training is scheduled to begin in July 2027 and leads to a Permanent Commission as a Lieutenant.

Eligibility

• Age: Born between 1 January 2008 and 1 January 2011 (inclusive).
• Gender: Unmarried male candidates only.
• Nationality: Citizens of India, subjects of Nepal, or eligible persons of Indian origin who migrated from the countries listed in the notification.
• Education: Passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM).
• Marks: Minimum 60 % aggregate in PCM.
• JEE Main: Must have appeared in JEE Main 2026.

Application Window

• Start: 14 October 2026, 12:00 noon.
• End: 12 November 2026, 12:00 noon.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting based on the JEE Main 2026 Common Rank List (CRL).
2. SSB Interview: Five‑day interview scheduled tentatively for February–March 2027.
3. Medical Examination.

Training & Pay

• Training: 4 years of military and engineering training.
• Stipend: Rs. 56,100 per month during the IMA training phase.
• Post‑Commissioning: Level 10 officer pay.

Important Notes

• The 90 vacancies are provisional and may change.
• The recruitment is for Permanent Commission; no direct appointment as a Lieutenant.
• Final SSB interview dates, selection centre details, and reporting instructions will be communicated through the Indian Army recruitment system.