Indian Army TES 56 Recruitment 2026 for 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme

Indian Army 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-56) Recruitment 2026: Get the latest Indian Army recruitment notification 2026 for 90 vacancies under the Technical Entry Scheme (TES-56) for a course commencing January 2027. The online application process starts on 13th May 2026 and the last date to apply online is 12th June 2026. Find Indian Army TES vacancies on the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. You can also get Free Job Alert of “Upcoming Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026” notifications for freshers and experienced candidates. Also know the direct official link for Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026 apply online from the Indian Army career page.

Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization Name	Indian Army, Directorate General of Recruiting, Integrated HQ, Ministry of Defence
Entry Name	10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-56)
Course Commencement	January 2027
Open For	Unmarried Male
Total Vacancies	90 (Provisional – subject to change as per organizational requirement)
Pay Scale	Level 10: Rs. 56,100–1,77,500/- (on commissioning as Lieutenant); CTC approx. Rs. 17–18 Lakh per annum
Stipend during Training	Rs. 56,100/- per month (at IMA only, after 3 years of training)
Application Mode	Online only (via www.joinindianarmy.nic.in)
Selection Process	Application > Shortlisting > SSB > Medical > Merit List > Joining Letter
Type of Commission	Permanent Commission
Rank after Training	Lieutenant
Official Website	https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in

Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Opening of Online Application Portal	13-05-2026 (at 1200 hrs)
Last Date for Online Application Submission	12-06-2026 (at 1200 hrs)
Publication of Cut-off Marks for Shortlisting	Tentatively first week of July 2026
SSB Interview (Likely Duration and Dates)	Upto five days SSB between August to September 2026
Age Calculated As On	01-01-2027
Course Commencement	January 2027

Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details

A total of 90 vacancies have been announced for the Technical Entry Scheme (TES-56) course commencing January 2027. The vacancies are provisional and subject to change depending on training capacity at Cadets Training Wings (CTWs) and organizational requirements.

Entry	Total Vacancies	Eligible Candidates
Technical Entry Scheme (TES-56)	90 (Provisional)	Unmarried Male

Engineering Streams & Parent Arm/Service (CTW-wise)

Sl. No.	Cadet Training Wing (CTW)	Engineering Degree	Parent Arm/Service
1	CTW, CME Pune	Civil & Mechanical Engineering	Corps of Engineers
2	CTW, MCTE Mhow	Telecom & IT Engineering (Dual Degree)	Corps of Signals
3	CTW, MCEME Secunderabad	Electronics & Mechanical Engineering	Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers

Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application (12-06-2026). Only unmarried male candidates who have passed 10+2 with PCM subjects from a recognized education board and appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026 are eligible to apply. Knowledge of Bengali or Kokborok is not applicable for this entry. Candidates must possess the prescribed minimum qualification on the closing date of application submission; admission at all stages is provisional and subject to eligibility verification.

Educational Qualification

Qualification	Details
10+2 / Equivalent (Mandatory)	Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) from any recognized education board. PCM percentage is calculated based on marks obtained in Class XII only.
JEE (Mains) 2026 (Mandatory)	Candidate must have appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026. JEE Mains 2026 Application Number is mandatory to be filled for B.E/B.Tech courses.
Marital Status	Unmarried male only. Candidates must undertake not to marry until they complete full training.

Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit

A candidate must not be below 16½ years and above 19½ years on the first day of the month in which the course is due to commence i.e. 01 January 2027. The candidate should not be born before 01 July 2007 and not after 01 July 2010 (both days inclusive). Only the date of birth as recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary School Examination (10th) certificate will be accepted; no other document relating to age will be accepted.

Category	Age Limit (as on 01-01-2027)
All eligible candidates (Unmarried Male)	16½ years to 19½ years (Born between 01 Jul 2007 and 01 Jul 2010, both days inclusive)

Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

There is no application fee mentioned in the official notification for the Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026. Candidates are advised to visit the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in for any updates regarding fee. Applications must be submitted online only and no hard copy of the application is to be sent to the Directorate General of Recruiting.

Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

The selection process for Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026 consists of multiple successive stages – shortlisting of applications based on JEE Mains CRL, SSB Interview (five days), Medical Examination, Merit List, and finally issuance of Joining Letter. Candidates who qualify the SSB will be called for Medical Examination. The final merit list is based solely on marks obtained in the SSB Interview.

Merely qualifying at the SSB interview does not confirm final selection. If any candidate fails to report at the allotted CTW within 07 days from the allotted date of reporting, their candidature will be cancelled and the next candidate in merit will be upgraded to fill the vacancy.

Stage 1 - Shortlisting of Applications

Basis of Shortlisting	Details
JEE Mains 2026 Common Rank List (CRL)	Cut-off to be fixed by Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) without assigning any reason. Shortlisting result tentatively in first week of July 2026.

Stage 2 - SSB Interview (Five Days)

Stage	Details
Stage I	Psychological test, Group Testing. Candidates who fail Stage I are returned on the same day.
Stage II	Group Testing Officer tests and Interview by Interviewing Officer. Only those clearing Stage I proceed to Stage II.
SSB Centres	Prayagraj (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Jalandhar (Punjab)
Likely SSB Dates	August to September 2026

Stage 3 - Medical Examination

Candidates recommended by SSB will undergo Medical Examination at the nearest Military Hospital. Medical standards as applicable for Officers Entry into Army. Proceedings of Medical Board are confidential.

Stage 4 - Merit List & Joining Letter

Merit list prepared solely on the basis of marks obtained in SSB Interview. Higher educational qualifications, previous performances, NCC background etc. have no role in finalization of merit list. Joining Letters issued subject to vacancies and medical fitness.

Minimum Physical Standards on Arrival for Training

Sl. No.	Activity	Minimum Standard (Officer Cadet - Male)
1	2.4 Km Run	10 Minutes 30 Seconds
2	Push Up	40
3	Pull Up	06
4	Sit Up	30
5	Squats	Two Sets of 30 Repetitions
6	Lunges	Two Sets of 10 Repetitions
7	Swimming	Should know fundamentals of swimming

Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026 - Training Details

The total training duration is 4 years (3+1) at Pre-Commissioned Training Academies (PCTA). Phase-I consists of 3 years of Integrated Basic Military Training & Engineering Training at Cadets Training Wings located at CME Pune / MCTE Mhow / MCEME Secunderabad. Phase-II consists of 1 year of Integrated Basic Military Training & Engineering Training at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. On successful completion of 4 years of training, cadets will be awarded an Engineering degree and granted Permanent Commission in the rank of Lieutenant.

Phase	Duration	Academy	Training Type
Phase I	3 Years	CTW at CME Pune / MCTE Mhow / MCEME Secunderabad	Integrated Basic Military Training & Engineering Training
Phase II	1 Year	Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun	Integrated Basic Military Training & Engineering Training

Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026 - Pay & Promotion Structure

On successful commissioning, the pay of the officer shall be fixed at the first cell of Level 10 in the Pay Matrix. The training period shall not be treated as commissioned service. A stipend of Rs. 56,100/- per month is payable at IMA only (after 3 years of training). CTC on commissioning is approximately Rs. 17–18 Lakh per annum (excluding free medical cover and travel to home town once a year).

Pay Scale (Rank-wise)

Rank	Pay Level	Pay Range (Rs.)
Lieutenant	Level 10	56,100 – 1,77,500
Captain	Level 10B	61,300 – 1,93,900
Major	Level 11	69,400 – 2,07,200
Lieutenant Colonel	Level 12A	1,21,200 – 2,12,400
Colonel	Level 13	1,30,600 – 2,15,900
Brigadier	Level 13A	1,39,600 – 2,17,600
Major General	Level 14	1,44,200 – 2,18,200
Lieutenant General (HAG)	Level 15	1,82,200 – 2,24,100
Lieutenant General (HAG+)	Level 16	2,05,400 – 2,24,100
VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lt Gen (NFSG)	Level 17	2,25,000/- (Fixed)
Chief of Army Staff (COAS)	Level 18	2,50,000/- (Fixed)

Promotion Criteria

Rank	Promotion Criteria
Lieutenant	On Commission
Captain	On completion of 02 years reckonable commission service
Major	On completion of 06 years reckonable commission service
Lieutenant Colonel	On completion of 13 years reckonable commission service
Colonel (TS)	On completion of 26 years reckonable commission service
Colonel / Brigadier / Major General / Lt General / General	On selection basis subject to fulfillment of requisite service conditions

How to Apply for Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026

 

Applications must be submitted online only through the official Indian Army Recruiting website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in by clicking the ‘online application’ button. Hard copy applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. The online portal will be active from 13-05-2026 (1200 hrs) to 12-06-2026 (1200 hrs). Candidates must enter their particulars in the online application and read the terms and conditions before submitting the form.

Candidates are permitted to make changes to incorrectly filled data in the online application until the closing of online applications; the application must be re-submitted each time it is edited. After the closing date, no changes to the online application will be permitted and no representation in this regard will be entertained. Candidates must submit only one application; receipt of multiple applications from the same candidate will result in cancellation of candidature. DIGILOCKER certificates will not be accepted in lieu of original certificates.

Documents to be Carried to SSB Interview:

• One self-attested printed copy of online application with Roll Number (for submission at Selection Centre)
• Class 10th pass certificate and mark sheet in original showing date of birth
• Class 12th pass certificate and mark sheet in original
• ID proof in original
• Copy of result of JEE (Mains) 2026
• Two self-attested photocopies of all the above certificates
• 20 copies of self-attested passport size photographs

The second printed copy of the online application is to be retained by the candidate for his reference. There is no need to send any print copy of the application to the Directorate General of Recruiting.

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