Indian Army (Join Indian Army), Ministry of Defence
10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-53 Course) 2026
Short Information :
Indian Army invites online applications from unmarried male candidates for the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-53 Course) commencing in July 2026. Candidates are granted Permanent Commission in the Indian Army as Lieutenant rank upon successful completion of 4-year engineering training.
Important Dates
| Online Application Window | August / September 2026 |
| SSB Interview Dates | November / December 2026 |
| Course Commencement | July 2026 at Cadets Training Wings (CTW) |
Application Fee
| All Candidates (Gen / OBC / SC / ST / EWS) | ₹0/- (No Application Fee) |
Age Limit Details
- Minimum Age: 16½ Years
- Maximum Age: 19½ Years (Candidate must not be born before 02 Jan 2007 and not after 01 Jan 2010)
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria
Total : 90 Commissioned Officer Posts (Permanent Commission)
| Entry Scheme |
Rank & Pay Scale |
Essential Eligibility Criteria |
| 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-53) |
Lieutenant Rank (Level-10: ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500/- PM + MSP ₹15,500/- PM) |
1. Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) examination with minimum 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) from recognized Education Board.
2. Appeared in JEE (Main) 2026 examination (Mandatory). Only Unmarried Male candidates. |
- Shortlisting based on JEE Main CRL Rank -> 5-Day Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Jalandhar -> Medical Examination.
How to Fill Online Application Form
- Visit joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Click on 'Officer Entry Apply / Login'.
- Fill 10+2 PCM marks and JEE (Main) 2026 Application Number & Roll Number.
- Submit the application and keep 2 printouts of the submitted form.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Is JEE Main mandatory for Indian Army TES?
Ans. Yes, appearing in JEE Main is compulsory for Indian Army 10+2 TES entry.
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