Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026

Indian Army is hiring through the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-56) for the course starting January 2027. If you are an unmarried male who passed 12th with at least 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths AND appeared in JEE Mains 2026, you can apply online at joinindianarmy.nic.in. The last date is 12 June 2026. You will get a stipend of Rs. 56,100 per month during training and become a commissioned officer after that.

Indian Army 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-56) Recruitment 2026

The Indian Army has invited online applications for the TES-56 course starting January 2027. This is one of the few direct officer entry routes after Class 12th — you skip NDA and join the Army as a commissioned officer (Lieutenant) after 5 years of training. There is no written exam — selection is based on your 12th PCM marks, JEE Mains 2026 score, SSB Interview and medical fitness. Unmarried male 12th-pass candidates with PCM background are eligible.

Who Can Apply?

• Nationality: Unmarried male Indian citizens (or subjects of Nepal, or persons of Indian origin from specified countries with eligibility certificate).
• Qualification: Passed 10+2 / Class 12th with minimum 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM). PCM percentage is calculated to two decimal places without rounding off.
• JEE Mains 2026: You must have appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026 — this is mandatory in addition to the 60% PCM requirement.
• Marital Status: You must be unmarried and remain unmarried during the entire training period.
• Other Conditions: Should not have been debarred by UPSC, arrested, or convicted in any court case.

Age Limit

• You should be between 16 and a half years and 19 and a half years old as on the first day of the course.
• Your date of birth must fall between 02 July 2007 and 01 January 2011 (both dates inclusive).
• No age relaxation — the age limits are strict.

Salary

• During Training: Rs. 56,100 per month (stipend)
• After Commissioning as Lieutenant: Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month (Pay Level 10, 7th CPC)
• Approximate Cost To Company (CTC): Rs. 17 to 18 lakh per year as Lieutenant
• You will also get Military Service Pay, DA, allowances, free rations, free medical care, canteen facilities and pension benefits.

Application Fee

• No application fee — recruitment in the Army is totally free. Beware of touts.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection happens in 4 stages:

1. Shortlisting: Based on your 12th PCM marks and JEE Mains 2026 score. Cutoff is decided by the Indian Army.
2. SSB Interview (5 days): Conducted at Selection Centres. Includes psychological tests, group tasks, personal interview and conference. Total 300 marks.
3. Medical Examination: Done by the Special Medical Board after SSB clearance.
4. Final Merit List: Prepared on the basis of SSB marks. Joining letters sent based on merit and vacancies.

Selected candidates undergo 5 years of training — 1 year of basic military training at OTA Gaya, followed by 4 years of technical training at CME Pune, MCTE Mhow or MCEME Secunderabad. After training, they are commissioned as Lieutenant with a B.Tech degree.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Join Indian Army portal at joinindianarmy.nic.in.
2. Click on Officer Entry Apply / Login.
3. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill the online application form with personal, educational (PCM marks), JEE Mains 2026 details and other information.
5. Upload scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
6. Submit the application before 12 June 2026.
7. Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 13 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 12 June 2026
• SSB Interview: To be announced after shortlisting
• Course Commencement: January 2027

• Lead and command troops in operational and peace-time roles after commissioning as Lieutenant
• Plan and execute technical and tactical military operations in the field
• Maintain combat readiness, weapons systems and military equipment
• Train junior soldiers and supervise daily unit activities
• Serve in any part of India, including border areas, high-altitude regions and counter-insurgency zones
• Uphold military discipline, regimental traditions and the values of the Indian Army
• Take part in technical training and earn an Engineering degree during the 5-year training period