If you have just completed your 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and have taken the JEE Main 2025 exam, this could be your opportunity to begin a prestigious career in uniform. The Indian Army has rolled out the red carpet for aspirants, releasing the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES) 54 recruitment notification for January 2026.
This isn’t just a job—this is a career filled with honor, growth, and service to the nation.
📢 What is the TES 54 Entry?
The Technical Entry Scheme (TES) is a specialized recruitment process for young candidates who want to join the Indian Army as technical officers after completing their 10+2 studies. Selected candidates will receive four years of military and technical training, culminating in permanent commission as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army.
📅 Key Dates to Remember
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | May 13, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | June 12, 2025 (till 12 PM) |
| SSB Interview (Tentative) | August – September 2025 |
| Course Commencement | January 2026 |
📌 Eligibility Criteria
Before you rush to apply, make sure you tick all the boxes below:
- 👤 Only unmarried male candidates are eligible.
- 📚 Educational Qualification: Passed Class 12 (PCM) with at least 60% marks.
- 🧮 Must have appeared in JEE (Main) 2025.
- 📆 Date of Birth: Candidates must be born between July 2, 2006, and July 1, 2009 (both dates inclusive).
🛡️ Selection Process: What You’ll Face
- Shortlisting of Applications based on JEE Main scores and PCM marks.
- SSB Interview – Two-stage psychological and physical screening conducted at selection centers.
- Medical Examination – A thorough fitness assessment.
- Final Merit List based on your SSB performance and medical fitness.
🎓 Training Structure
- The course spans 4 years in total:
- First 3 years at Cadet Training Wings (CTWs) of the Army.
- Final year at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun.
- After successful training, cadets will be awarded an Engineering Degree and permanently commissioned as Lieutenants.
💰 Stipend & Salary Structure
- During training: ₹56,100/month (starting stipend).
- Post-commissioning: Pay matrix Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/month) plus Military Service Pay and allowances.
- Additional perks include free rations, lodging, medical facilities, and transport allowances.
📝 How to Apply Online
Applying is easy. Here’s how you do it:
- Visit the official website: joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Click on “Officers Entry Apply/Login”.
- Register if you’re a new user, or log in.
- Select “TES 54 – Apply Now”.
- Fill in your details, upload documents, and submit.
- There’s NO application fee.
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