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Vacancy Details
- 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-57): 90 vacancies
Qualification: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; minimum 60% aggregate in PCM; must have appeared in JEE Main 2026
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 16.5 years
- Maximum Age: 19.5 years
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Applicants are shortlisted based on the JEE Main 2026 Common Rank List (CRL) and the prescribed cut-off.
- SSB Interview: Shortlisted candidates undergo a five-day Services Selection Board (SSB) assessment at designated centres.
- Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by the SSB will have a medical examination at a military hospital to confirm medical fitness.
- Final Merit List: A final merit list is prepared based on SSB marks, subject to medical fitness, eligibility and vacancy availability.
- Joining Letter: Medically fit candidates receive joining instructions according to their merit position, eligibility and available vacancies.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Indian Army recruitment website at https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/.
- Open the online application section for 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme – 57.
- Read the TES-57 notification and application instructions carefully.
- Complete the online application with the required personal and educational details.
- Enter the correct date of birth as recorded in the accepted Class 10 certificate.
- Enter the actual Class 12 PCM aggregate percentage up to two decimal places without rounding off.
- Provide the required JEE Main 2026 application details.
- Review all entries and submit the application before the closing deadline (12 November 2026, 12:00 noon).
- Retain the submitted application details and, after the window closes, download and print the system-generated application form.
- Submit only one application; multiple applications may lead to cancellation of candidature.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date:
- Online Application Last Date:
- Age Calculation Date:
- Earliest Eligible Date of Birth:
- Latest Eligible Date of Birth:
- Expected Shortlisting Cut-off Publication:
- Expected SSB Interview Period:
- Course Commencement:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the educational eligibility criteria for TES-57?
Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and secured at least 60% aggregate in PCM. Additionally, candidates must have appeared in JEE Main 2026.
How do I apply for Indian Army TES-57?
Apply online through the Indian Army recruitment portal at https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/ between 14 October and 12 November 2026. Complete the online application, provide JEE Main 2026 details, review entries and submit before the deadline.
What is the last date to apply for TES-57?
The last date to submit the online application is 12 November 2026, and the application window closes at 12:00 noon on that day.
What is the selection process for TES-57?
Shortlisting is based on the JEE Main 2026 Common Rank List, followed by a five-day SSB interview, a medical examination for SSB-recommended candidates and a final merit list. Joining letters are issued according to merit, eligibility and available vacancies.
What stipend or pay scale is offered during training and after commissioning?
Cadets receive a stipend of Rs. 56,100 per month during the IMA training phase only. After commissioning as a Lieutenant they are eligible for Level 10 pay scale of Rs. 56,100–1,77,500 and Military Service Pay of Rs. 15,500 per month where applicable.
