Indian Army TES 57 Recruitment 2026

The Indian Army has announced recruitment through the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES)-57 for its July 2027 course. Unmarried male candidates who have passed Class 12 with the required Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics marks and appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026 should check the detailed notification and apply if they meet the stated conditions.

The recruitment is for the TES-57 course, which leads to engineering training and a Permanent Commission as a Lieutenant. The short notice does not confirm the final seat count; around 90 vacancies are expected based on previous TES courses. Applications are to be submitted online from 14 October to 12 November 2026, with selection through JEE (Mains) score-based shortlisting, an SSB interview, document verification and a medical examination.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The short notice does not specify the confirmed number of TES-57 seats. Based on recent TES courses, 90 vacancies are expected, but candidates should refer to the detailed notification for the final number.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board, with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. They must have secured at least 60% aggregate marks in these three subjects and must have appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026. The JEE appearance is mandatory.

The short notice and prior TES conditions indicate that this entry is for unmarried male candidates. Applicants should also meet Indian Army medical and physical fitness standards. Nationality requirements are governed by Army rules; the notice refers to Indian citizens and other categories permitted under those rules. Some of these conditions are based on previous TES notifications and should be checked against the detailed TES-57 notification.

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 16½ and 19½ years old as of 1 July 2027. Based on previous TES rules, the corresponding birth-date range is approximately 2 January 2008 to 1 January 2011. The exact eligible dates should be verified in the detailed notification. No separate age relaxation is specified in the available notice.

Application Fee

No application fee is payable for this recruitment. The payment method is therefore not applicable.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official Indian Army recruitment website at joinindianarmy.nic.in during the application window.
2. Select “Officer Entry Apply/Login” and register with your details if you have not registered previously.
3. Sign in using your registered email or ID and password.
4. Open the dashboard and choose “Apply Online.”
5. Find “10+2 TES-57 Course (July 2027)” and select the apply option.
6. Complete the form with your personal information, Class 10 and Class 12 marks, and JEE (Mains) 2026 details.
7. Review the information carefully, submit the application and keep a printout. The source advises keeping two copies, which are usually needed at the SSB stage.

The application is available online from 14 October 2026 and must be submitted by 12 November 2026.

Salary & Pay Scale

The TES route is described as a five-year training programme. The training phases and locations listed below are based on previous TES notifications; the detailed TES-57 notice is expected to confirm the arrangements. Cadets are commissioned as Lieutenants after four years of training, followed by a further technical training phase after commissioning.

Successful candidates are to receive an engineering degree and a Permanent Commission as a Lieutenant. The stated pay range is the Level 10 pay after commissioning, not a confirmed training stipend.

Selection Process

There is no written examination for TES-57. The Army first shortlists candidates using their JEE (Mains) 2026 scores and informs shortlisted applicants by email, SMS or through their online account. Shortlisted candidates then attend the SSB interview, described as a five-day, two-stage process at an allotted Selection Centre. Centres listed in the notice include Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru and Kapurthala, among others. The process also includes document verification and a medical examination by a Military Medical Board. The final merit list is based on SSB marks, subject to medical fitness and the number of available vacancies.

Eligible candidates should check the detailed notification when it is released and complete their online application by 12 November 2026.