Indian Army TES 57 2026: Lieutenant Notification Out for 90 Posts, Apply Online

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Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover for self & depend/4

Accommodation & canteen facilities

Annual leave travel concessions

Insurance cover

Job summary

Indian Army invites unmarried male candidates for the TES-57 entry (10+2 Technical Entry Scheme) commencing July 2027. Selected cadets undergo 4 years of engineering and military training to commission as Lieutenants, with a permanent commission upon completion. Eligibility requires 60% PCM in 12th and appearance in JEE Mains 2026.

The program includes phased training at CTWs, MCTE, MCEME, and IMA, with substantial stipends, allowances, and benefits during and after commissioning.

Qualifications

• Must have 60% marks in PCM at 12th (calculation based on 12th marks).
• Must have appeared in JEE Mains 2026 examination.
• Unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a 4-year engineering and military training program.
• Commissioning as Lieutenant upon successful training and service in the Indian Army.

Skills

PCM 60% in 12th

JEE Mains 2026 appearance

Education

10+2 PCM 60%+

Job description

Indian Army TES 57 2026: Lieutenant Notification Out for 90 Posts, Apply Online

The Indian Army has released the notification for the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme - 57 (TES-57) course commencing in July 2027. This entry grants a Permanent Commission in the Indian Army in the rank of Lieutenant upon successful completion of a 4-year engineering and military training program. Unmarried male candidates who have cleared 10+2 with at least 60% aggregate marks in PCM and appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026 are eligible to apply online.

Qualification

Candidates must fulfill both of the following mandatory educational qualifications:

Class 10+2 / Intermediate: Passed 10+2 Examination or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) from recognized central or state education boards. Calculation of PCM percentage is based strictly on marks obtained in Class 12th only (exact percentage up to two decimal places, without rounding off).

JEE (Mains) 2026: Candidate must have appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026 examination. Entering the JEE Mains 2026 application number is mandatory for B.E./B.Tech course applications.

Fees

Application Fee: Rs. 0/- (Nil)

No application fee is charged to apply for the Indian Army 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme.

Job Profile & Impact

Cadets undergo an intensive 4-year training program divided into:

• Phase-I (3 Years): Integrated Basic Military Training and Engineering Training at Cadets Training Wings (CTWs) located at CME Pune (Civil & Mechanical Engineering / Corps of Engineers), MCTE Mhow (Telecom & IT Engineering Dual Degree / Corps of Signals), or MCEME Secunderabad (Electronics & Mechanical Engineering / Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers).
• Phase-II (1 Year): Integrated Basic Military Training and Engineering Training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun.

Upon commissioning as a Lieutenant, officers serve in technical and combat support roles leading engineering troops, maintaining sophisticated communication networks, electronics, arms, and military hardware, and handling unit-level operational and administrative command.

Who Should Apply

Best Suited For:

Unmarried male candidates aged between 16½ and 19½ years with a strong base in PCM and aspirations for a defense leadership career.

Aspirants who wish to earn a fully sponsored Engineering Degree (recognized under JNU ordinance) while training to become a commissioned officer in the Indian Armed Forces.

Candidates possessing robust physical and mental resilience ready for regimental military routine and discipline.

Not Recommended For:

Married candidates (marriage during training leads to discharge and cost recovery).

Candidates seeking non-relocatable, strictly 9-to-5 desk jobs.

Those debarred from UPSC examinations, convicted in criminal courts, or previously withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from NDA, IMA, OTA, Naval Academy, or Air Force Academy.

Age Limit & Relaxations

A candidate must not be below 16½ years and not above 19½ years on the first day of the month in which the course commences (i.e., as on 01 July 2027).

Permissible Date of Birth: Candidate must not be born before 01 January 2008 and not after 01 January 2011 (both dates inclusive).

Proof of Age: Only the date of birth entered in the Matriculation / Secondary School Examination (10th) certificate is accepted.

Note: No age relaxation is applicable across categories.

Salary & Perks

Training Stipend: A fixed stipend of Rs. 56,100/- per month is provided during the final year of training at IMA Dehradun (Level 10 starting cell).

Pay on Commissioning (Rank of Lieutenant):

Military Service Pay (MSP): Rs. 15,500/- per month (applicable from Lieutenant to Brigadier rank)

CTC: Approximately Rs. 17 - 18 Lakhs per annum

Dearness Allowance (DA): At prevailing civilian rates

Dress / Kit Maintenance Allowance: Rs. 20,000/- per year

Transport Allowance (TPTA): Rs. 7,200/- + DA (Higher TPTA cities) or Rs. 3,600/- + DA (other places)

Children Education Allowance: Rs. 2,250/- per month per child (up to two eldest surviving children)

Hostel Subsidy: Rs. 6,750/- per month per child (up to two children)

Field Area / Risk & Hardship Allowances: Up to Rs. 42,500/- (Siachen Allowance) or Rs. 1,200 - 25,000/- depending on risk and hardship matrix

Insurance: Rs. 30 Lakh cover during CTW training (AGIF) and Rs. 1.25 Crore cover during IMA training / service

Other Perks: Free medical cover for self and dependents, subsidized accommodation, canteen (CSD) facilities, and annual leave travel concessions.

Course Entry

Category

10+2 Technical Entry Scheme - 57 (TES-57) July 2027

Unmarried Male

90 (Provisional - subject to change based on training capacity and organizational requirements)

Documents Required

Documents for Online Form Submission

Passport-size Photograph: Clear digital copy with light background.

Scanned Signature: Legible signature matching Class 10/12 signatures.

Details from Educational Records: Exact scores from Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets.

JEE (Mains) 2026 Scorecard: Roll number, application number, and Common Rank List (CRL) details.

Mandatory Certificates for SSB Interview

Candidates must bring the original documents along with two self-attested sets of photocopies:

System-generated printout of the online application form with assigned Roll Number (available 30 minutes after registration window closes).

Class 10 mark sheet and passing certificate showing exact Date of Birth.

Class 12 original passing certificate and mark sheet.

Valid photo identity proof in original (Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, or Driving License).

20 copies of self-attested passport-sized photographs identical to the one uploaded.

No Objection Certificate (NOC): Applicable only if the candidate is already employed in a government or public department.

Digital Certificate Clarification: DigiLocker printouts are not accepted in place of original board certificates unless accompanied by an official, signed certificate from the school principal confirming that the board issued only digital versions.

Selection Process

The selection process comprises the following stages:

Step 1

Shortlisting of Applications: Integrated HQ shortlists candidates based on JEE (Mains) Common Rank List (CRL) and PCM marks to set the cut-off.

Step 2

SSB Interview (5-Day Process): Shortlisted candidates undergo psychological tests, Group Testing Officer (GTO) tasks, and personal interview at Selection Centres (Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar) across Stage I and Stage II.

Step 3

Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by the SSB undergo a thorough medical examination at the nearest Military Hospital (MH).

Step 4

Final Merit List: Prepared strictly on the basis of marks scored in the SSB interview among medically fit candidates. Pre-commission training joining letters are issued as per rank in merit against the 90 vacancies.

Step 1

Prepare for OIR and PPDT: Solve non-verbal and verbal reasoning sets daily. Practice writing concise, positive stories based on hazy images within 4 minutes, followed by 1-minute crisp English narrations.

Step 2

Build Functional Stamina Early: Run 3 km alternate days and practice pull-ups and push-ups consistently to meet the academy reporting baseline comfortably.

Step 3

Master Technical and General Awareness: Revise basic 10+2 physics and mathematics principles alongside current national and geopolitical defense affairs for your personal interview and lecturette tasks.

Step 4

Practice Group Dynamics: Work on group discussions by speaking logically and clearly without arguing or interrupting others.

There is no separate written test conducted by the Army; shortlisting is directly based on JEE (Mains) 2026 CRL. The 5-day SSB interview consists of:

Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT). Those who qualify move to Stage II; others are returned on Day 1.

Stage II: Psychological Tests (TAT, WAT, SRT, SD), Group Testing Officer (GTO) indoor/outdoor tasks, and Personal Interview followed by the Final Board Conference.

Minimum Physical Standards Expected on Arrival:

2.4 Km Run: 10 minutes 30 seconds

Push-ups: 40

Pull-ups: 06

Sit-ups: 30

Squats: 2 sets of 30 repetitions

Lunges: 2 sets of 10 repetitions

Swimming: Knowledge of basic fundamentals of swimming

FAQ's

Q1: Are final year Class 12th students eligible to apply?
Ans: No, only candidates who have already passed the 10+2 examination with 60% in PCM and appeared in JEE Mains 2026 are eligible.

Q2: Is appearing in JEE Mains 2026 mandatory?
Ans: Yes, candidate must have appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026 examination to be eligible.

Q3: What is the application fee?
Ans: There is no application fee for any category.

Q4: Are female candidates eligible for TES-57?
Ans: No, the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme is open exclusively for unmarried male candidates.

Q5: What degree will be awarded after completion of the 4-year course?
Ans: Candidates will be awarded an Engineering Degree (B.Tech) under Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) ordinance.

Q6: Is round-off permitted while filling Class 12 PCM percentage?
Ans: No, candidates must enter the exact aggregate PCM percentage up to two decimal places without rounding off.

Q7: Can I change my SSB date or interview center after selection?
Ans: No, requests for change of SSB interview date or center will not be entertained.

Q8: What rank is granted upon successful completion of training?
Ans: Cadets are commissioned in the rank of Lieutenant in the Indian Army with a Permanent Commission.

Q9: Is Travelling Allowance (TA) provided for attending SSB?
Ans: Yes, candidates appearing for the first time for this type of commission are entitled to AC 3-Tier train or bus fare by the shortest route.

Q10: Are candidates with permanent body tattoos permitted?
Ans: Permanent body tattoos are permitted only on inner face of forearm and reverse side of palm; candidates should consult the Indian Army tattoo policy on the official website.