Army 10+2 TES 57th Online Form 2026: Apply for 90 Seats in the July 2027 Course

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Indian Army (Directorate General of Recruiting)
• Entry: 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme, TES-57, course starting July 2027
• Vacancies: 90 (provisional)
• Open for: Unmarried male candidates
• Qualification: 10+2 with PCM, minimum 60% aggregate, and JEE Main 2026 appearance
• Mode: Online application only
• Opens: 14 October 2026, 12:00 hours
• Last date: 12 November 2026, 12:00 hours

Important Dates

The Hindi version of the highlights table mentions the third week of November for the cut-off publication, while the English version says the fourth week. The notification itself states that the English version prevails in case of any dispute, so treat the fourth week as the working estimate and watch the official website for the actual date.

Who Can Apply

Education and JEE Main Condition

You must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, scoring at least 60% aggregate in these three subjects. The PCM percentage is calculated only from Class 12 marks. On top of that, appearing in JEE Main 2026 is mandatory. Revised mark sheets issued by a board or university after the last date for online applications will not be accepted.

Age Limit

The age is counted on 1 July 2027, the first day of the month in which the course begins. A candidate should be at least 16.5 years and not more than 19.5 years old on that date. In birth-date terms, you must not be born before 1 January 2008 and not after 1 January 2011, with both dates included. Only the date of birth printed on the Class 10 certificate is accepted, and once a date of birth is entered in the records it cannot be changed on any ground.

Nationality and Marital Status

Only unmarried males can apply. A candidate must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or the listed East African countries, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of settling permanently in India. Candidates in the Nepal and migrant categories need a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India, except Gorkha subjects of Nepal. Such candidates may be admitted provisionally if they obtain the certificate before the SSB result or joining.

Every candidate must undertake not to marry until the full training is over. A candidate who marries after applying will not be selected, and one who marries during training will be discharged and must refund the government expenditure on his training.

Conditions That Can Cancel a Candidature

• Being debarred from any UPSC examination.
• Having been arrested, convicted by a criminal court or involved in any court case.
• Having been withdrawn from NDA, OTA, IMA, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy or any service training academy on disciplinary grounds.
• Submitting more than one application, or giving false or concealed information at any stage.

Vacancies and Where You Will Train

The notification mentions 90 vacancies. The number is provisional and can change with training capacity at the Cadets Training Wings and the Army's organizational needs. After SSB, recommended candidates must fill three choices of Cadets Training Wing. All three choices are compulsory, none can repeat, and they cannot be changed later. Filling a choice does not guarantee that wing, because the Army makes the final allocation.

Training runs for four years: three years of integrated basic military and engineering training at the chosen wing, followed by one year at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. Cadets receive an engineering degree on completion, but no ante-dated seniority is given for it. A maximum of two relegations on academic grounds is allowed during the four years, and any further relegation leads to withdrawal from training. Final selection also remains provisional until civil, police and education authorities verify the candidate's antecedents.

Selection Process Step by Step

Shortlisting

The Integrated HQ of the Ministry of Defence (Army) screens applications and fixes a cut-off based on the JEE Main Common Rank List and other laid-down parameters, without giving reasons. Incomplete applications are rejected outright and no individual intimation is sent. Shortlisted candidates log in to the website and pick an SSB centre and date on a first come, first served basis. Once chosen, these cannot be changed by the candidate.

SSB Interview

The Services Selection Board is held at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru or Jalandhar and lasts five days. It has two stages: those who clear Stage I move to Stage II, while those who do not are sent back the same day. The call-up letter reaches you only on your registered e-mail ID and by SMS. For a first-time attempt at this type of commission, the notification provides AC 3-tier rail fare or bus fare for travel within India.

Medical Examination

Candidates recommended by the SSB undergo a medical examination at the nearest Military Hospital. The notification does not list medical standards and refers candidates to the official website. Medical board proceedings are confidential.

Merit List and Joining Letter

The merit list is built only on SSB marks. Higher qualifications, past performance or NCC background do not count. Joining letters go out in merit order to candidates who are recommended and medically fit, subject to vacancies. A candidate who does not report within 7 days of the allotted reporting date can lose the seat to the next candidate in merit.

If You Also Applied for NDA

Candidates applying for both TES and the NDA and NA course need to take a medical only for the entry in which they are recommended first. A candidate declared unfit in either entry is treated as unfit for both, and hiding any earlier medical information leads to cancellation.

Physical Standards on Arrival at Training

There is no separate physical test during the application stage. However, candidates who receive joining letters are expected to meet these minimum standards when they arrive for training.

The notification also refers readers to the official website for the permanent body tattoo policy.

Pay, Stipend and Career Growth

During the first three years of training, cadets do not receive a stipend. A fixed stipend of Rs. 56,100 per month starts after three years of training are completed. On commissioning, pay is fixed at the first cell of Level 10 in the pay matrix, and the training period is not counted as commissioned service. The highlights table puts the cost to company at roughly Rs. 17 to 18 lakh per year at the Level 10 stage, excluding free medical cover and an annual journey to the home town.

Officers from Lieutenant to Brigadier also draw Military Service Pay of Rs. 15,500 per month. Other benefits listed include dearness allowance, a dress allowance of Rs. 20,000 per year, transport allowance, children education allowance, hostel subsidy and ration in kind. Field area and risk and hardship allowances apply only to those who meet the specific posting conditions, and the notification says pay and allowances are subject to revision.

Insurance and Cost of Training

Cadets who are not receiving a stipend are covered for Rs. 30 lakh under the Army Group Insurance Fund against a one-time, non-refundable premium of Rs. 14,000. Once the stipend starts, cadets are insured for Rs. 1.25 crore and pay a monthly subscription of Rs. 12,500. The cost of training, Rs. 13,940 per week as on 2021, is borne by the State but is recovered from candidates who withdraw or resign voluntarily for personal reasons.

Documents to Carry to the SSB

Do not post anything to the recruiting directorate. Keep these ready for the selection centre:

• Two printed copies of the application with roll number, one of them self-attested.
• Original Class 10 certificate and mark sheet showing date of birth. Admit card, transfer certificate and leaving certificate are not accepted as proof of date of birth.
• Original Class 12 pass certificate and mark sheet.
• Original ID proof.
• A copy of the JEE Main 2026 result.
• Two self-attested photocopies of each certificate listed above. Originals are returned after verification at the SSB.
• 20 self-attested passport size photographs.

DigiLocker certificates are not accepted in place of originals. If a school or college issues only e-certificates, you need a letter from the Principal or Registrar saying so, along with a coloured printout of the e-certificate authenticated by the institution. Employed candidates must give their employment details and an undertaking that they have informed their employer in writing.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted only online through the official recruitment website. Here is the process in order.

1. Visit the official Directorate General of Recruiting website, joinindianarmy.nic.in, between 14 October 2026 at 12:00 hours and 12 November 2026 at 12:00 hours.
2. Click the online application button and complete the registration procedure.
3. Enter your personal and educational details carefully, and give your exact Class 12 PCM percentage up to two decimal places without rounding off.
4. Fill in your JEE Main 2026 application number, as the notification requires it for B.E and B.Tech courses.
5. Read the terms and conditions linked to the form and then submit it. If you reopen the form to make changes, submit it again before the window closes.
6. Thirty minutes after the application window closes, download the application printout with your roll number and print two copies.
7. Keep one self-attested copy to carry to the SSB centre and retain the second copy for your own reference. Do not send any printout to the Directorate General of Recruiting.

Edits to wrongly filled details are allowed only until the window closes, and no representation is entertained afterwards. A false entry of PCM percentage found at any stage leads to rejection. Queries are answered only through the Feedback or Queries option on the recruitment website, and only queries received up to three days before closing are entertained.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who can apply for Army 10+2 TES 57?

Unmarried male candidates who have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and secured at least 60% aggregate in these three subjects can apply. The candidate must also have appeared in JEE Main 2026 and must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, or a person of Indian origin who meets the nationality conditions in the notification.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for Army TES 57?

The online application window opens on 14 October 2026 at 12:00 hours and closes on 12 November 2026 at 12:00 hours. Candidates should submit the form well before the closing time because no changes are allowed after the window ends.

Q3. Is JEE Main 2026 compulsory for Army TES 57?

Yes, the notification states that appearing in JEE Main 2026 is mandatory. Candidates must enter their JEE Main 2026 application number in the form and carry a copy of the JEE Main 2026 result to the SSB.

Q4. What is the age limit for Army 10+2 TES 57?

A candidate must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years on 1 July 2027. In terms of birth dates, the candidate must not be born before 1 January 2008 and not after 1 January 2011, both days included.

Q5. How many vacancies are there in Army TES 57?

The notification mentions 90 vacancies for this course. These are provisional and can increase or decrease depending on training capacity at the Cadets Training Wings and organizational requirement.

Q6. What is the selection process for Army 10+2 TES 57?

Selection follows this order: application, shortlisting based on JEE Main CRL and other parameters, SSB interview, medical examination, merit list and joining letter. The merit list is prepared only on the marks obtained at the SSB, and joining letters are issued in order of merit depending on vacancies and medical fitness.

Q7. How long is the training and what degree do cadets get?

The total training is four years, with three years at a Cadets Training Wing at Pune, Mhow or Secunderabad and one year at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. Cadets who complete it receive an engineering degree and a Permanent Commission in the rank of Lieutenant.

Q8. Is there an application fee for Army TES 57?

The notification does not mention any application fee. Candidates should check the official website while filling the online form in case any payment step is shown there.

Source

All details in this article are taken from the official Indian Army notification for the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme - 57, published on joinindianarmy.nic.in. The notification itself states that its highlights table is only a ready reckoner and that the full course notification on the website is the sole official advertisement.

Disclaimer: VacancyPage is an information website and is not connected with the Indian Army or any government body. Details here are compiled from the official notification and may change, so please confirm every requirement on the official website before applying.