Name of Post: Indian Army TES 57 Recruitment 2026
Post Date / Update: 11 October 2026, 06:52 PM
Short Information: Indian Army has published the short notice for the 57th 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES) course commencing in July 2027. Through TES-57, unmarried male candidates will be trained and commissioned as Officers (Lieutenant) in the Indian Army after a fully funded 4-year B.Tech programme. A total of 90 posts are announced. Online applications will be accepted on the official website joinindianarmy.nic.in from 14/10/2026 to 12/11/2026, and there is no application fee for any candidate.
Important Dates
| Short Notice Published | 06/10/2026 |
| Application Begin | 14/10/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12/11/2026 |
| Course Commencement | July 2027 |
Application Fee
| All Category Candidates | Nil |
| Payment Mode | Not applicable |
Age Limit as on 01/07/2027
Minimum Age: 16.5 Years
Maximum Age: 19.5 Years
Only unmarried male candidates can apply. Age relaxation, if any, will be as per the detailed notification.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| 10+2 TES 57th Entry (Lieutenant) | 90 | 12th with 60% marks in PCM + JEE Mains 2026 |
Eligibility
- Candidate must be an unmarried male Indian citizen.
- Must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized board.
- Must have appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026 — this is mandatory and will be used for shortlisting.
- Must meet the medical and physical standards prescribed by the Indian Army, as given in the detailed notification.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting of applications on the basis of JEE (Mains) 2026 score.
- SSB Interview (5 days) for shortlisted candidates.
- Document Verification.
- Medical Examination.
- Final merit list.
Indian Army conducts no separate written examination for TES, so the question of negative marking does not arise.
How to Apply
- Read the short notice and the detailed notification (releasing 14/10/2026) carefully on joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Keep your 12th marksheet, JEE (Mains) 2026 details, photograph, signature and ID proof ready.
- Open the official website joinindianarmy.nic.in and go to the Officer Entry / TES-57 apply link (active from 14/10/2026).
- Register, fill the online form with correct personal and educational details.
- Upload documents in the prescribed size and format.
- Submit the form before 12/11/2026 and save/print the confirmation page.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q1. What is Indian Army TES 57?
It is the 57th 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme course of the Indian Army, commencing July 2027, through which candidates join as Officers after B.Tech training.
Q2. How many posts are announced in TES 57?
A total of 90 posts (provisional).
Q3. What is the qualification for TES 57?
10+2 with minimum 60% aggregate marks in PCM, and the candidate must have appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026.
Q4. What is the age limit for TES 57?
16.5 to 19.5 years as on 01/07/2027; only unmarried male candidates are eligible.
Q5. Is there any application fee for TES 57?
No, there is no application fee for any category.
Q6. What is the last date to apply for TES 57?
The online application window is open from 14/10/2026 to 12/11/2026.
