Indian Army TES 57 Recruitment 2026: 90 Vacancies Announced, Online Registration Open

The Indian Army has published the TES 57 Recruitment 2026 notification, inviting applications for 90 provisional seats under the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme for the batch starting in July 2027. This opening is meant for unmarried male applicants who have cleared Class 12 (or an equivalent exam) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, scoring a minimum of 60% in PCM combined. A valid JEE Main 2026 attempt is also compulsory. Candidates must fall within the 16.5 to 19.5 years age band as of 1 July 2027, meaning the date of birth should lie between 1 January 2008 and 1 January 2011 (both inclusive). The online form is accepted at joinindianarmy.nic.in from 14 October 2026 (12:00 PM) until 12 November 2026 (12:00 PM). Shortlisting runs on the JEE Main Common Rank List along with other set criteria, followed by a five-day SSB Interview, medical check, merit list, and the final joining letter.

Overview of Indian Army TES 57 Recruitment 2026

Aspirants chosen through TES-57 will complete four years of combined military and engineering instruction before earning a Permanent Commission as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army. The announced 90 seats are provisional and may rise or fall based on training capacity at the Cadets Training Wings and the Army’s manpower needs.

Eligibility Criteria

Marital status: Only unmarried men qualify. Applicants must pledge to remain unmarried through the entire training span. Marrying after applying leads to disqualification, and marriage during training can trigger discharge plus recovery of training costs.

Nationality: Applicants must be Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal, or persons of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries intending to settle permanently in India. A Certificate of Eligibility may be needed for certain foreign-origin categories, though Gorkha subjects of Nepal are exempt.

Age: The candidate must be between 16½ and 19½ years on 1 July 2027. Birth dates from 1 January 2008 to 1 January 2011 are accepted, both ends included. Only the date of birth printed on the Class 10 certificate counts, and no later correction is allowed.

Education: A pass in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, plus at least 60% aggregate across those three subjects. The PCM percentage must be entered up to two decimals without rounding; any false entry cancels candidature.

JEE Main 2026: Appearing in JEE Main 2026 is mandatory, and the JEE application number must be entered in the TES form.

Salary and Stipend

After commissioning, a Lieutenant is placed at Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500), along with Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 per month for officers from Lieutenant up to Brigadier. During training, Gentlemen Cadets draw a fixed stipend of ₹56,100 per month once they finish three years. Additional benefits include Dearness Allowance, Dress Allowance, Transport Allowance, hardship allowances where relevant, and other admissible entitlements.

Training and Commission

The programme spans four years: three years at a Cadets Training Wing (CME Pune, MCTE Mhow, or MCEME Secunderabad) followed by one year at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. Graduates receive an engineering degree and a Permanent Commission as Lieutenant. A maximum of two academic relegations are permitted per the applicable JNU Ordinance.

Selection Process

Selection flows through application shortlisting (based on JEE Main CRL and other parameters), a two-stage SSB Interview lasting up to five days, a medical examination at a military hospital, preparation of the merit list, and finally the joining letter. The merit list is built solely on SSB marks; NCC background or past academic records add no extra weight. SSB centres include Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, and Jalandhar.

Important Dates

How to Apply Online

Visit joinindianarmy.nic.in, open the online application area, choose the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme-57 form, finish registration, and fill in personal, educational, and JEE Main 2026 details exactly as per records. Enter the PCM percentage to two decimals, verify all declarations, submit before the deadline, and keep printed copies for the SSB stage. Only one application per candidate is allowed, and edits are possible only until the window closes.