
Indian Army has released the official notification inviting online applications from unmarried male candidates for the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-56) course commencing in January 2027. A total of 90 vacancies have been announced for eligible candidates who have passed 10+2 with PCM subjects and appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026.
Candidates looking to join the Indian Army as an officer through Permanent Commission can apply online through the official website. Qualification, age limit, selection process, training details, salary, and other important information are given below —
| Organization | Indian Army |
| Entry Name | 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-56) |
| Course Commencing | January 2027 |
| Total Posts | 90 |
| Category | Defence Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | JEE Main Shortlisting, SSB Interview, Medical Exam, Merit List |
| Training Duration | 4 Years |
| Official Website | www.joinindianarmy.nic.in |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, eligibility, training details, salary, and other important information.
Below is the table for the important dates —
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 13 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 13 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12 June 2026 |
| Cut-Off Percentage Publication | First Week of July 2026 (Tentative) |
| SSB Interview Schedule | August to September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Technical Entry Scheme (TES-56) January 2027 Course | 90 |
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) with minimum 60% aggregate marks. |
| Additional Requirement | Candidates must have appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026 examination. |
| Age Limit | 16½ to 19½ years as on 01 January 2027. |
| Date of Birth Range | Born between 01 July 2007 and 01 July 2010 (both dates inclusive). |
| Marital Status | Unmarried Male Candidates only. |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen, Subject of Nepal, or eligible Person of Indian Origin. |
The selection process for Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages —
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Training Duration | 4 Years (3 Years at CTW + 1 Year at IMA Dehradun) |
| Stipend During Training | ₹56,100/- per month during 4th year at IMA |
| Rank After Training | Lieutenant |
| Type of Commission | Permanent Commission |
| Lieutenant Pay Scale | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Activity | Minimum Standard |
|---|---|
| 2.4 Km Run | 10 Minutes 30 Seconds |
| Push Ups | 40 |
| Pull Ups | 06 |
| Sit Ups | 30 |
| Squats | Two Sets of 30 Repetitions |
| Lunges | Two Sets of 10 Repetitions |
| Swimming | Knowledge of Fundamentals |





