Indian Army TES 57 Notification 2026 Out for 90 Posts: 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme July 2027, Apply Online, Eligibility

The Indian Army has released the Indian Army TES 57 Notification 2026 for the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-57) course commencing in July 2027. A total of 90 vacancies are open for unmarried male candidates who have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) with at least 60% aggregate and appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026. Selected candidates will get a Permanent Commission in the Army as Lieutenant after four years of training, along with an engineering degree.

The Indian Army TES 57 online application is open on joinindianarmy.nic.in from 14 October 2026 to 12 November 2026. The age limit is 16½ to 19½ years as on 1 July 2027 (born between 1 January 2008 and 1 January 2011, both days inclusive). There is no written exam. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of JEE Mains CRL, followed by a five-day SSB interview between February and March 2027, a medical examination and a merit list. This article covers the Army TES 57 vacancy, eligibility, age limit, salary, training, selection process and how to apply, all taken from the official notification.

Quick summary:

➤ Recruitment: Indian Army 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-57), July 2027 course

➤ Total vacancies: 90 (provisional)

➤ Open for: Unmarried male candidates

➤ Qualification: 10+2 with PCM (60% aggregate) + appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026

➤ Age limit: 16½ to 19½ years as on 01.07.2027

➤ Apply online: 14 October to 12 November 2026

➤ Selection: Shortlisting (JEE Mains CRL) → SSB → Medical → Merit List

➤ Training: 4 years (3 years at CTW + 1 year at IMA Dehradun)

➤ Stipend: Rs. 56,100 per month (at IMA)

➤ Rank after training: Lieutenant (Permanent Commission)

➤ Official website: joinindianarmy.nic.in

Table of Contents

1. Army TES 57 Important Dates
2. Indian Army TES 57 Notification 2026 Overview
3. Eligibility Criteria
4. Selection Process
5. Physical Standards
6. Training and Engineering Degree
7. Salary and Promotion
8. Documents for SSB
9. How to Apply
10. FAQs
11. Important Links

Indian Army TES 57 Important Dates

The Indian Army TES 57 online application window is from 14 October 2026 to 12 November 2026. The Army TES 57 cut-off for shortlisting is expected in the fourth week of November 2026, and SSB interviews will be held between February and March 2027. The important dates of the Indian Army TES 57 Notification 2026 are given below.

Indian Army TES 57 Notification 2026 Overview

The Indian Army TES 57 entry is a direct route for Class 12 science students to become Army officers with a free engineering degree. The key details of the Army 10+2 TES 57 recruitment are summarised below.

Indian Army TES 57 Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Indian Army TES 57 entry, candidates must meet the nationality, age and educational conditions given in the notification. The Army TES 57 eligibility is given below.

Note: Only the date of birth in the Class 10 certificate is accepted. Candidates debarred by UPSC, involved in a criminal case, or withdrawn from NDA, OTA, IMA or any service academy on disciplinary grounds are not eligible.

Indian Army TES 57 Selection Process

The Indian Army TES 57 selection process has no written exam. Applications are shortlisted on the basis of JEE Mains CRL and other parameters, followed by an SSB interview at one of the selection centres. The final merit list is based only on SSB marks. The stages of the Army TES 57 selection are given below.

Candidates appearing for the SSB for the first time for this type of commission get AC III-tier train fare (to and fro) or bus fare.

Indian Army TES 57 Physical Standards

Candidates who get joining letters for the Indian Army TES 57 course are expected to meet the following minimum physical standards on arrival for training.

Indian Army TES 57 Training and Engineering Degree

Indian Army TES 57 training lasts four years: three years of basic military and engineering training at a Cadets Training Wing (CTW), and one year at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. Candidates get an engineering degree on completion. The CTW-wise engineering streams are given below.

Candidates must fill all three CTW choices, but the final allocation is decided by the Army. The cost of training (Rs. 13,940 per week as on 2021) is borne by the government, but it is recovered if a cadet withdraws voluntarily.

Indian Army TES 57 Salary and Promotion

The Indian Army TES 57 stipend is Rs. 56,100 per month at IMA (after three years of training). On commission as Lieutenant, the officer gets pay in Level 10, plus Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs. 15,500 per month and other allowances. The rank-wise Army officer pay scale is given below.

Other benefits include a Dress Allowance of Rs. 20,000 per year, Children Education Allowance, Transport Allowance, field area allowances and insurance cover under the Army Group Insurance scheme.

Documents Required for Army TES 57 SSB Interview

Shortlisted candidates must carry the following to the SSB interview:

• Two printouts of the online application with Roll Number (one self-attested copy to be submitted)
• Original Class 10 certificate and mark sheet showing date of birth
• Original Class 12 pass certificate and mark sheet
• Original ID proof
• Copy of JEE (Mains) 2026 result
• Two sets of self-attested photocopies of the above documents
• 20 self-attested passport-size photographs

Note: DigiLocker certificates are not accepted in place of originals. If the school issued only e-certificates, a certificate from the school confirming this and an authenticated colour printout are required.

How to Apply for Indian Army TES 57 Notification 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online for the Indian Army TES 57 entry from 14 October to 12 November 2026. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website joinindianarmy.nic.in.
2. Click on "Officer Entry Apply/Login" and register (if not already registered).
3. Log in and click on "Apply Online" against 10+2 TES-57 (July 2027).
4. Fill in your details, including your exact Class 12 PCM percentage up to two decimals (do not round off) and your JEE Mains 2026 application number.
5. Read the terms and conditions and submit the form. You can edit and re-submit until the last date.
6. Take two printouts of the application with Roll Number, which will be available 30 minutes after the application window closes.

Important: Submit only one application. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation of candidature.

Also read: SSB HC Ministerial Result 2026 Out.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many vacancies are there in Indian Army TES 57?

There are 90 provisional vacancies.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for Army TES 57?

The online application runs from 14 October 2026 to 12 November 2026.

Q3. What is the eligibility for Indian Army TES 57?

Unmarried male candidates with 10+2 PCM (60% aggregate) who appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026, aged 16½ to 19½ years as on 1 July 2027.

Q4. Is there a written exam for Army TES 57?

No. Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of JEE Mains CRL and then called for an SSB interview.

Q5. What is the Army TES 57 stipend and salary?

The stipend is Rs. 56,100 per month at IMA. After commission as Lieutenant, pay is in Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500), with a CTC of about Rs. 17–18 lakh per annum.

Q6. Can girls apply for Army TES 57?

No. As per the notification, TES-57 is open only to unmarried male candidates.

Indian Army TES 57 Notification 2026 Important Links

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