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Indian Army TES 57 Recruitment 2026

Updated 14 Oct 2026 | Nishant eAcademy

The Indian Army has released the recruitment notification for the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-57), July 2027 Course, inviting online applications from eligible unmarried male candidates for 90 provisional vacancies. This recruitment provides an opportunity for candidates who have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM), securing at least 60% aggregate marks in these three subjects, and appeared in JEE Main 2026 to join the Indian Army as commissioned officers.
Selected candidates will undergo four years of military and engineering training, after which they will receive an Engineering Degree and be granted a Permanent Commission in the rank of Lieutenant. The initial basic salary will be ₹56,100 per month under Pay Level 10, along with Military Service Pay and other applicable allowances. The online application process starts on 14 October 2026 and closes on 12 November 2026

Recruitment at a Glance

Recruitment notification name
Indian Army TES 57 Recruitment 2026
Post / posts
Lieutenant
Total vacancies
90
Salary / pay scale
₹56,100 per month
Hiring organisation
Indian Army
Application fee
₹0 (Free) for all candidates.

Eligibility at a Glance

Qualification
12th Pass with PCM (60% aggregate)
Special qualification
Must have obtained at least 60% aggregate marks in PCM in Class 12
Must have appeared in JEE Main 2026
Experience
Nill
Age limit and relaxation
16½–19½ Years

Candidates applying for Indian Army TES-57 Recruitment 2026 must be between 16 years 6 months and 19 years 6 months of age as on 1 July 2027. Candidates must have been born between 1 January 2008 and 1 January 2011, with both dates included. The date of birth recorded in the Class 10 or equivalent certificate will be treated as final, and requests for subsequent changes will not be accepted. The notification does not prescribe separate category-wise age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS or other categories.
Nationality
Indian
Who can apply
Indian citizens

Important Dates

Official notification date
2026-10-10
Application start date
2026-10-14
Last date to apply
2026-11-12
Exam dates — one stage per line
4th Week of November 2026

Selection Process

Exam pattern and selection process
Selection Process
Selection for Indian Army TES-57 Recruitment 2026 will be conducted through shortlisting based on JEE Main 2026 Common Rank List (CRL) and other prescribed parameters, followed by a five-day Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a two-stage SSB selection process, including psychological assessment, group testing and personal interview. Candidates who fail Stage I will be sent back on the same day. Candidates recommended after Stage II will undergo medical examination at a military hospital. The final merit list will be prepared solely on the basis of marks obtained in the SSB interview, and medically fit candidates will receive joining letters according to their merit position and the number of available vacancies.
Actual duties / job description
Candidates who successfully complete TES-57 training will join the Indian Army as Lieutenant-rank commissioned officers. Their specific responsibilities will depend on the Arm or Service to which they are allotted. The scheme primarily provides technical officer opportunities in the Corps of Engineers, Corps of Signals and Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers.

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