Indian Army 10+2 TES 57 Recruitment 2026
Ministry of Defence
Indian Army
● Open (Closing: 12 Nov 2026)
🏛 Permanent Commission
Advt: TES-57
Total Vacancies
90 Posts
Pay Scale
₹56,100–₹1,77,500
Last Date
12 Nov 2026
Job Type
Permanent Commission
Recruitment Overview & Official Notification Short Information
Official recruitment summary and core notification highlights.
Entry into the Indian Army through TES-57 for eligible Class 12 PCM candidates who appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026. Successful candidates undergo four years of training and receive a Permanent Commission as Lieutenant.
Job Profile & Career Progression
Official role responsibilities, department organization, and career growth ladder.
About the Department
Indian Army.
Career Growth & Promotion Ladder
6 Stages
Career Growth & Promotion Ladder
6 Stages
1
• Lieutenant — on commissioning
Entry
2
• Captain — after 2 years of reckonable commissioned service
3
• Major — after 6 years
4
• Lieutenant Colonel — after 13 years
5
• Colonel (Time Scale) — after 26 years
6
• Colonel, Brigadier, Major General, Lieutenant General and General — according to the service and selection conditions specified in the notification
Apex
Vacancies & Reservation Breakdown
The total number of vacancies and category-wise reservation details are given below as per the official notification.
Post #1
Seats: 90 Posts
Technical Entry Scheme (TES-57) Jul 2027
Educational Eligibility & Age Criteria
Minimum academic qualifications, degree disciplines, and age limits as per notification.
Qualification
Must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026.
Required Degrees
Class 12 or equivalent
Eligible Subjects / Streams
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM)
Minimum Marks
60% aggregate in PCM
Age Limit
16½–19½ years
Age Cut-off Date
01 Jul 2027
Age Condition
Date of birth must not be before 1 January 2008 or after 1 January 2011; both dates are inclusive.
Nationality
Indian
Other Conditions
Only unmarried male candidates are eligible. Candidates must remain unmarried until completion of training. Medical fitness and other eligibility conditions apply.
Selection Process & Examination Stages
Sequential recruitment workflow and candidate examination milestones.
01
Stage 01
Phase 1 of 5
Qualifying / Screening Round
Application Shortlisting based on JEE (Mains) 2026 Common Rank List (CRL) and the cut-off set by the Indian Army.
02
Stage 02
Phase 2 of 5
Qualifying / Screening Round
SSB Interview, involving a two-stage selection process over up to five days.
03
Stage 03
Phase 3 of 5
Qualifying / Screening Round
Medical Examination for candidates recommended by the SSB.
04
Stage 04
Phase 4 of 5
Qualifying / Screening Round
Merit List based on SSB marks, medical fitness and available vacancies.
05
Stage 05
Final Milestone
Final Merit & Recommendation
Joining Letter issued according to merit and eligibility.
Process Scheme & Important Instructions
Official Guideline
• Applications are shortlisted using the JEE (Mains) 2026 CRL and the cut-off determined by the Indian Army. Shortlisted candidates receive their selection centre and SSB interview details by email/SMS. Candidates who clear Stage I of the SSB proceed to Stage II. SSB-recommended candidates undergo medical examination. The merit list is prepared based on SSB marks; joining letters depend on merit, medical fitness, eligibility and available vacancies.
Required Documents & Certificates
Certificates and files needed for online application, reservation claims & scrutiny.
Required Documents Checklist
11 Documents Listed
3 Mandatory
Required Documents Checklist
11 Documents Listed
3 Mandatory
| Document / Certificate Name | Requirement Status |
|---|---|
|
10th Marksheet / Certificate
|
Mandatory |
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Class 10 original certificate showing date of birth
|
Mandatory |
|
Class 12 original certificate
|
Mandatory |
|
Original identity proof
|
Optional |
|
JEE (Mains) 2026 result copy
|
Optional |
|
20 self-attested passport-size photographs
|
Optional |
|
Two self-attested photocopies of the specified certificates/documents
|
Optional |
|
Certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India
|
Optional |
|
Employer notification undertaking/details
|
Optional |
|
Printed online application, self-attested
|
Optional |
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Required document details will be shared with you via email after booking our Professional Apply Service.
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If Applicable |
Upload Instructions & Specifications
File Format, Size & Upload Rules
Upload Instructions & Specifications
File Format, Size & Upload Rules
Official Upload Guidelines
Important Note
• Apply online through the official Indian Army website.
• Enter the PCM percentage to two decimal places without rounding.
• Only one application is permitted.
• Print two copies of the submitted application after it becomes available.
• Carry one self-attested application copy and the required original documents and two sets of self-attested photocopies to the SSB interview.
• Keep the second application printout for personal records.
• Do not send a hard copy of the application to the Directorate General of Recruiting.
• The Class 10 certificate must serve as proof of date of birth; admit cards, marksheets, transfer certificates and school-leaving certificates are not accepted as substitutes for that date-of-birth proof.
• Revised marksheets issued after the application closing date will not be accepted.
• Enter the PCM percentage to two decimal places without rounding.
• Only one application is permitted.
• Print two copies of the submitted application after it becomes available.
• Carry one self-attested application copy and the required original documents and two sets of self-attested photocopies to the SSB interview.
• Keep the second application printout for personal records.
• Do not send a hard copy of the application to the Directorate General of Recruiting.
• The Class 10 certificate must serve as proof of date of birth; admit cards, marksheets, transfer certificates and school-leaving certificates are not accepted as substitutes for that date-of-birth proof.
• Revised marksheets issued after the application closing date will not be accepted.
Application Fee & Category-Wise Structure
Official prescribed fees, category exemptions, and transaction charges.
Category-Wise Prescribed Fees
8 Categories Listed
Category-Wise Prescribed Fees
8 Categories Listed
General / UR
₹ 0/-
OBC
₹ 0/-
EWS
₹ 0/-
SC
₹ 0/-
ST
₹ 0/-
Female Candidates
₹ 0/-
PwD (Divyang)
₹ 0/-
Ex-Servicemen
₹ 0/-
Application Fee Summary (Overall)
Prescribed Fee Details
Application Fee Summary (Overall)
Prescribed Fee Details
No Application Fee
Important Dates & Official Timeline
Complete schedule of official notifications, online application dates, fee deadlines, and exam timeline.
Recruitment Stage
Status
Timeline Date
Online Application Begins
Opening Date of Registration
Registration Started
14 Oct 2026
Registration Started
Last Date to Apply Online
Strict Submission Deadline
Closing Deadline (11:59 PM)
12 Nov 2026
Closing Deadline (11:59 PM)
Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release
Call Letter Available
Hall Ticket
Notify Soon
Hall Ticket
Examination Schedule (CBT / Written)
Tier / Stage-1 Exam
Exam Phase
Notify Soon
Exam Phase
Interview / Document Verification Schedule
Personality Test / DV
Viva-Voce
Tentatively February–March 2027
Viva-Voce
Result & Scorecard Declaration
Final Merit List
Scorecard
Notify Soon
Scorecard
| Recruitment Event / Stage | Important Date | Status & Details |
|---|---|---|
|
Online Application Begins
Opening Date of Registration
|
14 Oct 2026 | Registration Started |
|
Last Date to Apply Online
Strict Submission Deadline
|
12 Nov 2026 | Closing Deadline (11:59 PM) |
|
Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release
Call Letter Available
|
Notify Soon | Hall Ticket |
|
Examination Schedule (CBT / Written)
Tier / Stage-1 Exam
|
Notify Soon | Exam Phase |
|
Interview / Document Verification Schedule
Personality Test / DV
|
Tentatively February–March 2027 | Viva-Voce |
|
Result & Scorecard Declaration
Final Merit List
|
Notify Soon | Scorecard |
Official Links & Direct Downloads
Verified official notification PDF downloads, department website, and syllabus links.
Official Department Website
Visit the official organization page
Examination Result & Cutoff Link
Check score card, merit list and category cut-off marks
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Candidate Advisory:
Selection for government posts is strictly based on merit and competitive examinations. The recruiting body never appoints agents or charges unauthorized fees.