The Indian Army TES-57 (Technical Entry Scheme) Full notification has been released for the July 2027 batch. Here are the complete key details you need
Applications are invited from unmarried male Candidates who have passed 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (hereinafter referred to as PCM) subjects and appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026 examination and fulfill the eligibility conditions prescribed in the subsequent paragraphs, for the grant of Permanent Commission in the Army for Technical Entry Scheme (TES-57).

Important Dates
- Application Start: 14 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 12 November 2026
Entry Details
- Entry Name: TES-57 (10+2 Technical Entry Scheme)
- Course: July 2027 Batch
- Type: Officer Entry (Permanent Commission)
Eligibility Criteria
10+2 (PCM) with minimum 60% marks
Must have appeared in JEE Mains 2026
TES is a direct entry to become an Army Officer after 12th (Science) without a written exam (selection via shortlisting + SSB).
Age Limit
- Minimum: 16.5 years
- Maximum: 19.5 years
- 16½ and 19½ years
Vacancies: 90
The Vacancies are provisional and can be changed depending on the training capacity at the Cadets Training Wings (C TWs) for this course. The vacancies are subject to increase/decrease keeping the organizational requirement at that point of time
Selection Process
- Application
- Shortlisting (based on PCM % + JEE score)
- SSB Interview
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit
- Joining
Training & Career
- 4-year training (Engineering + Military) – 3 Year at Cadet’s Training Wing (CTW) and 1 Year at Indian Military
Academy (IMA), Dehradun - After completion → Lieutenant in Indian Army
- Technical branches (Engineering roles)
- Upto five days SSB between Aug to Sep 2026
- Stipend during Training – 56,100/- p.m while at IMA only
Apply Link
- Official Website: https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in/
Pro Tip (For Aspirants):
TES cutoff depends heavily on JEE percentile + PCM marks, so focus on both academics and personality development for SSB.



