Indian Army TES 57 Recruitment 2026: The Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Army) has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES) – 57 Course commencing from July 2027. The notification offers 90 vacancy seats under Advertisement Number TES-57. The Indian Army TES 57 Notification 2026 has been released on 14 October 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications starting from 14 October 2026 until the last date of 12 November 2026.
This premier technical entry scheme provides a golden opportunity for unmarried male engineering aspirants to secure a Permanent Commission in the Indian Army as a Lieutenant after completing a comprehensive 4-year engineering training program. Before applying online through the official portal, candidates must carefully verify their educational qualifications, JEE Main appearance status, and age eligibility rules.
Indian Army TES 57 Notification 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Army |
| Post Name | 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES) – 57 Course |
| Advt. No. | TES-57 |
| Total Vacancy | 90 |
| Pay Scale | Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500/-) |
| Notification Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Category | Indian Army TES 57 Notification 2026 |
| Official Website | joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 14 October 2026 at 12:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12 November 2026 at 12:00 PM |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD / ESM / Female | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for Indian Army TES 57 Recruitment 2026 is 16.5-19.5 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01 July 2027 (candidates must not be born before 01 January 2008 and not after 01 January 2011, both days inclusive). (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-57) Course | 90 | Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) having minimum 60% aggregate marks and appeared in JEE Mains 2026 |
Indian Army TES 57 Selection Process
The selection process for Indian Army TES 57 Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Online Applications Shortlisting based on JEE Mains CRL
- Selection Centre Allocation & SSB Interview (Stage I and Stage II) at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar
- Medical Examination at nearest Military Hospital
- Final Merit List based strictly on SSB marks
- Issuance of Joining Letter & Joining Pre-Commission Training
Physical Standards (PET/PMT)
Candidates who receive joining letters are expected to achieve the following minimum physical standards upon arrival for training:
- 2.4 Km Run: 10 Minutes 30 Seconds
- Push Up: 40
- Pull Up: 06
- Sit Up: 30
- Squats: Two Sets of 30 Repetitions
- Lunges: Two Sets of 10 Repetitions
- Swimming: Must know fundamentals of swimming
Detailed Engineering Training Streams & Academies
The 4-year training comprises a 3-year Phase-I at Cadet Training Wings (CTWs) and 1-year Phase-II at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. The branch-wise distribution of engineering streams is as follows:
- CTW, CME Pune: Civil & Mechanical Engineering (Parent Arm: Corps of Engineers)
- CTW, MCTE Mhow: Telecom & IT Engineering (Dual Degree) (Parent Arm: Corps of Signals)
- CTW, MCEME Secunderabad: Electronics & Mechanical Engineering (Parent Arm: Corps of Electronics & Mechanical Engineers)
How to Apply for Indian Army TES 57 Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for Indian Army TES 57 Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official website at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in and click on the ‘Online Application’ button.
- Complete your registration and fill in all mandatory personal and educational particulars accurately (ensure class 12th PCM percentage is entered up to two decimals without rounding off).
- Submit your application before the closing date. You are permitted to edit details if required before the application window closes, ensuring you re-submit after every edit.
- Download and print two copies of the system-generated application form along with your Roll Number 30 minutes after the online application closes.
- Carry one self-attested copy of the printout along with original documents (10th & 12th mark sheets/certificates, original ID proof, and JEE Mains 2026 result copy) and 20 passport-size photographs to your designated SSB interview center.
Important Links
| Indian Army TES 57 Short Notice | Short Notice |
| Indian Army TES 57 Notification PDF | Notification |
| Indian Army TES 57 Online Form | Apply Online |
| Official Website | Join Indian Army |