Indian Army TES-57 Recruitment 2026
10+2 Technical Entry Scheme — July 2027 Course
Opportunity for eligible 12th PCM candidates to pursue a technical officer-entry route in the Indian Army.
Recruitment Overview
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 14 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 12 November 2026 |
| SSB interview schedule | To be notified by the Indian Army |
| TES-57 course commencement | July 2027 |
Vacancy Details
Recruitment summaries report approximately 90 vacancies for TES-57. The number is provisional and may change according to the Indian Army's requirements. Refer to the official notification for the final vacancy position.
Educational Qualification
- Passed Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM).
- Minimum 60% aggregate marks in PCM.
- Must have appeared in JEE (Main) 2026.
- Applicants must meet the detailed nationality, marital-status, medical and other conditions in the official notification.
Age Limit
- Age range: 16 years 6 months to 19 years 6 months, as on 1 July 2027.
- Published recruitment summaries give the date-of-birth range as 2 January 2008 to 1 January 2011, inclusive. Confirm this against the official notification before applying.
- Marital-status requirements and any exceptions must be checked in the full notification.
Salary and Training
TES is an officer-entry scheme with military and technical training. Published recruitment summaries report Level 10 pay after commissioning, with a pay scale of approximately ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 per month. Training stipend, allowances, service obligations and commissioning conditions are governed by the official notification and applicable Army rules.
Do not treat the full pay scale as guaranteed take-home salary. Actual pay and allowances depend on appointment stage and applicable rules.
Selection Process
- Online application and eligibility screening.
- Shortlisting based on the criteria specified by the Indian Army, including PCM marks and JEE (Main) 2026 details.
- SSB interview for shortlisted candidates.
- Medical examination as per Army standards.
- Final merit list and joining instructions, subject to fulfilling all conditions.
Application Fee
Available recruitment summaries indicate no application fee. Verify the official application portal and full notification before submission. Army recruitment is conducted through official channels; do not pay any agent who promises selection.
Documents and Details to Keep Ready
- Class 10 certificate or date-of-birth proof.
- Class 12 marksheet and certificate showing PCM marks.
- JEE (Main) 2026 application / result details as requested in the portal.
- Recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Valid email address and mobile number.
- Any additional certificates or declarations required by the official notification.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official Join Indian Army website.
- Open the TES-57 / 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme notification for the July 2027 course.
- Read the full eligibility conditions, including age and medical standards.
- Register or log in and enter your personal, educational and JEE (Main) 2026 details accurately.
- Review all information before submitting the online application.
- Save or print the application confirmation for your records.
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Eligible candidates from Himachal Pradesh may apply if they satisfy the Indian Army's nationality, age, marital-status, Class 12 PCM, JEE (Main) 2026 and medical requirements. This is an Indian Army officer-entry scheme, not a Himachal Pradesh state-government recruitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is TES-57 a soldier-level recruitment?
No. TES is an officer-entry scheme for eligible 10+2 PCM candidates.
2. Is JEE (Main) 2026 compulsory?
Yes. Candidates must have appeared in JEE (Main) 2026 as specified for this entry.
3. What is the last date?
The reported last date for online applications is 12 November 2026. Verify the live portal for any updates or corrigenda.
4. Can candidates from Himachal Pradesh apply?
Yes, if they meet all the eligibility conditions in the official notification.