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Overview: This page summarises the official 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme – TES-55 (Course Commencing Jul 2026) notification with key dates, eligibility, vacancy details and application instructions extracted from the official PDF notification.
Applications are accepted online only via the Directorate General of Recruiting website (click the Online Application button on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in). Candidates must follow the instructions in the notification and retain printouts as described below.
| Activity | Date / Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application Opens | 14 Oct 2025, 1200 Hrs | Apply online only. Printout available 30 mins after close. |
| Online Application Closes | 13 Nov 2025, 1200 Hrs | No edits permitted after final submission. |
| Publication Of Cut-Off % For Shortlisting | Tentatively Third Week Of Nov 2025 | Cut-off based on JEE (Mains) CRL and other parameters. |
| Likely SSB Dates | Feb–Mar 2026 (Up To 5 Days) | Choice of SSB dates open for two weeks in Jan 2026. |
| Course Commencement | July 2026 | Training is 4 years (3 + 1). |
Summary: Only candidates meeting nationality, age, educational and other standards may apply. See table for precise conditions.
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality | A citizen of India; or a subject of Nepal; or person of Indian origin from specified countries (certificate of eligibility where applicable). |
| Marital Status | Unmarried male only. Candidates must undertake not to marry until completion of training. |
| Age | 16½ to 19½ years as on 01 Jul 2026 — born not before 02 Jan 2007 and not after 01 Jan 2010 (both days inclusive). |
| Education | 10+2 (Class XII) with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) — Minimum aggregate 60% in PCM (Class XII marks used). |
| JEE Requirement | Candidate must have appeared in JEE (Mains) 2025 (mandatory). Fill JEE application number in form. |
| Medical / Physical Standards | Medical standards as per website. Minimum physical standards on arrival include 2.4 km run in 10:30, 40 push-ups, 6 pull-ups, 30 sit-ups etc. |
| Debarred / Criminal Records | Must not be debarred by UPSC, not have criminal convictions; false information will lead to cancellation. |
Total Vacancies: 90 (Ninety) — provisional and subject to change based on organisational training capacity.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Vacancies (Total) | 90 (Provisional — may increase/decrease). |
| Type Of Commission | Permanent Commission — Rank On Commission: Lieutenant. |
| Training Duration | 4 years (Phase I: 3 years at CTWs; Phase II: 1 year at IMA, Dehradun). Award: Engineering degree on successful completion. |
| Cadet Training Wings (CTWs) & Streams | CTW, CME Pune: Civil & Mechanical Engg. CTW, MCTE Mhow: Telecom & IT Engg. (Dual Degree) CTW, MCEME Secunderabad: Electrical & Mechanical Engg. |
| Primary Arms / Service For Commission | All arms/services with majority in Corps of Engineers, Corps of Signals, Corps of Electronics & Mechanical Engineers. |
| Stipend During Training | ₹56,100/- p.m. while at IMA (as per notification). |
Flow: Application → Shortlisting (based on JEE Mains CRL and cut-offs) → SSB (two-stage) → Medical → Merit List → Joining Letter. Shortlisted candidates will be called to one of the selection centres (Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Jalandhar).
| Stage | Key Notes |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Cut-off fixed by Integrated HQ MoD (Army) based on JEE CRL and other parameters. |
| SSB Interview | Two stages; duration up to five days. Stage I failure returns candidate same day. Call letter via registered email/SMS. |
| Medical | Medicals at nearest Military Hospital; proceedings confidential. See official site for full medical standards. |
Source: Official TES-55 notification (English & Hindi) — NOTIFICATION_FOR_TES-55_COURSE_HINDI_ENG.pdf. For full and authoritative details always refer to the original PDF and the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | |
| Download Notification PDF | |
| Facebook Page | Join |
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