TES 56 Merit List Out: 104 Candidates Recommended, Aman Bhandari Gets AIR 1
Quick summary
The Indian Army has released the TES-56 merit list with 104 candidates recommended for the January 2027 course at CTW and IMA Dehradun. Aman Bhandari secured All India Rank 1.
The Indian Army has released the merit list for the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-56). The course begins in January 2027 at the Cadets’ Training Wing (CTW) and the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. In all, 104 candidates were recommended for joining, based on their SSB interview performance, medical fitness and eligibility. Aman Bhandari secured All India Rank 1.
TES 56 Toppers
The ten highest-ranked candidates are:
| AIR | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aman Bhandari |
| 2 | Mihir Singh |
| 3 | Parteek Baloda |
| 4 | Ansh Atul Gaikwad |
| 5 | Gaurav Nath |
| 6 | Kolekar Aditya Aba |
| 7 | Aditya Singh Rathore |
| 8 | Raghav Chaudhary |
| 9 | Adhyan Mukhopadhyay |
| 10 | Harshit Hooda |
These candidates earned their ranks on merit. They are expected to get their Joining Letters soon, once their documents and eligibility are finally verified.
What Happens Next for Selected Candidates
Joining Letters will be issued according to the number of vacancies, medical fitness and verification of original documents, including the Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates. Candidates with missing documents should upload or submit them promptly through the “Feedback Query” module on the official website, so that their joining isn’t delayed.
About the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme
The TES is a direct route into the Army as a commissioned officer in a technical role, straight after Class 12. Applicants must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and appeared in JEE Main.
How TES 56 Compares With Recent Merit Lists
The 104 recommended candidates are fewer than the 133 recommended in TES 55 (April 2026). Earlier lists recommended 137 candidates for TES 53 (April 2025) and 125 for TES 52 (November 2024).
Tags
- TES 56
- TES merit list
- 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme
- IMA Dehradun
- Army officer entry
- Aman Bhandari
