Published: 10:44 am | 14 May 2026
Indian Army, one of the most prestigious and respected defence forces in the world, has officially released its 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme — TES-56 Notification 2026 for unmarried male candidates seeking a Permanent Commission as an Officer.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young Science stream students who appeared in JEE Mains 2026 to serve the nation as a commissioned officer and earn an Engineering degree simultaneously. A total of 90 vacancies are available for the course commencing January 2027. Online applications open on 13 May 2026 at 1200 hrs and close on 12 June 2026 at 1200 hrs. Read this article carefully to understand everything about eligibility, training, salary, selection process, and how to apply.
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Important Dates⇒ Online Application Opens: 13 May 2026 (1200 Hrs) ⇒ Last Date to Apply: 12 June 2026 (1200 Hrs) ⇒ Shortlisting Cut-Off Publication: Tentatively 1st Week of July 2026 ⇒ SSB Interview (Tentative): August – September 2026 (5-day SSB) ⇒ Course Commencement: January 2027 ⇒ Age Reference Date: 01 January 2027 ⇒ Note: The official notification on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in is the only authoritative source. All updates will be published on that website only. | Application Fee⇒ Application Fee: NIL — No Application Fee ⇒ Mode of Application: Online only at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in ⇒ Travel Allowance (First-time SSB): AC 3-Tier Railway fare / Bus fare (to-and-fro within India, including reservation charges) ⇒ Note: TA is not admissible for candidates appearing again for the same type of commission. Cost of training (₹13,940/week as on 2021) is borne by the Government; will be recovered if a cadet leaves voluntarily for personal reasons. |
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2027)⇒ Minimum Age: 16½ years ⇒ Maximum Age: 19½ years ⇒ Date of Birth Range: Born not before 01 July 2007 and not after 01 July 2010 (both days inclusive) ⇒ Eligible For: Unmarried Male candidates only ⇒ Note: Only date of birth recorded in Matriculation (Class 10th) certificate or equivalent will be accepted. No other document relating to age is acceptable. Once recorded, no change in date of birth will be allowed under any circumstances. | Total Posts & Selection Process⇒ Total Vacancies: 90 (Provisional — subject to change) ⇒ Type of Commission: Permanent Commission ⇒ Rank on Commissioning: Lieutenant ⇒ Degree Awarded: Engineering Degree (B.E./B.Tech equivalent) ⇒ Duration of Training: 4 Years (3 years at CTW + 1 year at IMA) ⇒ Selection Process:
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Vacancy Details — TES-56
| Entry Scheme | Total Vacancies | Type of Commission | Eligible For | Course Commencement | Rank on Commissioning |
| Technical Entry Scheme (TES-56) | 90 (Provisional) | Permanent Commission | Unmarried Male Only | January 2027 | Lieutenant |
Note: Vacancies are provisional and subject to change depending on available training capacity at Cadets Training Wings (CTWs) and organisational requirement of the Indian Army at the time of final joining.
Primary Arms / Services for Commission
| Cadet Training Wing (CTW) | Engineering Stream (Degree) | Parent Arm / Service |
| CTW, CME — Pune | Civil & Mechanical Engineering | Corps of Engineers |
| CTW, MCTE — Mhow | Telecom & IT Engineering (Dual Degree) | Corps of Signals |
| CTW, MCEME — Secunderabad | Electronics & Mechanical Engineering | Corps of Electronics & Mechanical Engineers (EME) |
Note: Majority of candidates receive commission in Corps of Engineers, Corps of Signals, and Corps of EME. Final allocation of CTW is at the sole discretion of the Indian Army and is communicated through the Joining Instructions issued.
Eligibility Criteria — Indian Army TES-56
- Indian Citizen, OR
- Subject of Nepal, OR
- Person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia) or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India (Eligibility Certificate from Government of India required; not needed for Gorkha subjects of Nepal)
⇒ Marital Status: Unmarried Male only. Candidates must give an undertaking to not marry until they complete full training. Marriage after applying (even if selected) will disqualify a candidate from training. Marriage during training will result in discharge and recovery of all training costs.
⇒ Educational Qualification:
- Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as subjects
- Minimum 60% aggregate marks in PCM (calculated from Class XII marks only; based on marks scored in respective State/Central Board)
- PCM percentage must be entered up to two decimal places — no rounding off is permitted
- Must have appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026 — mandatory for all applicants
- JEE Mains 2026 Application Number (for B.E./B.Tech) must be filled in the online application
⇒ Other Conditions:
- Candidate must not have been debarred by UPSC from appearing in any examination
- Candidate must not have been arrested, convicted by a criminal court, or involved in any court case
- Candidates dismissed from NDA, OTA, IMA, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, or any Service Training Academy on disciplinary grounds are NOT eligible
Training Details — 4-Year Integrated Programme
| Phase | Duration | Location | Type of Training |
| Phase-I | 3 Years | CTW at CME Pune / MCTE Mhow / MCEME Secunderabad | Integrated Basic Military Training + Engineering Training |
| Phase-II | 1 Year | Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun | Integrated Basic Military Training + Engineering Training |
- On successful completion of all 4 years, cadets are awarded an Engineering Degree and granted Permanent Commission in the rank of Lieutenant.
- No ante-date seniority is admissible to candidates on account of this Engineering degree.
- A maximum of two academic relegations (under JNU Ordinance) are permitted during the 4-year training period. Any further relegation on academic grounds will result in withdrawal from training.
- Candidates will receive a stipend of ₹56,100/- per month while at IMA (Phase-II only). During Phase-I at CTW, no stipend is received.
- DigiLocker certificates will NOT be accepted in lieu of original certificates. If a school issues only e-certificates, a colour printout authenticated by the school Principal/Registrar must be produced.
Salary / Pay Scale After Commissioning
| Rank | Pay Level | Pay Scale (₹) |
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Captain | Level 10B | ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900 |
| Major | Level 11 | ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Level 12A | ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400 |
| Colonel | Level 13 | ₹1,30,600 – ₹2,15,900 |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | ₹1,39,600 – ₹2,17,600 |
| Major General | Level 14 | ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 |
| Lieutenant General (HAG) | Level 15 | ₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100 |
| Lieutenant General (HAG+) | Level 16 | ₹2,05,400 – ₹2,24,100 |
| VCOAS / Army Cdr / Lt Gen (NFSG) | Level 17 | ₹2,25,000/- (Fixed) |
| Chief of Army Staff (COAS) | Level 18 | ₹2,50,000/- (Fixed) |
Allowances & Other Benefits
| Benefit / Allowance | Details |
| Military Service Pay (MSP) | ₹15,500/- per month (fixed) for ranks Lieutenant to Brigadier |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | At the same rates as applicable to civilian personnel |
| Dress / Kit Maintenance Allowance | ₹20,000/- per year |
| Transport Allowance (TPTA) | ₹7,200 + DA (higher TPTA cities) / ₹3,600 + DA (other places) per month for Pay Level 9 and above |
| Children Education Allowance | ₹2,250/- per month per child (for first two eldest surviving children; Class I to XII) |
| Hostel Subsidy | ₹6,750/- per month per child (for first two eldest surviving children) |
| Ration | In kind — in both peace and field areas |
| CTC on Commissioning | Approximately ₹17–18 Lakh per annum (excluding free medical cover and annual home town travel) |
| Risk & Hardship Allowances | Up to ₹42,500/- per month (maximum — Siachen Allowance) depending on rank and area of posting (field areas, high altitude, etc.) |
Note: All allowance rates will be enhanced by 25% automatically each time the Dearness Allowance increases by 50%. Pay and allowances are subject to revision from time to time. Risk and Hardship allowances are applicable only to those meeting the prescribed eligibility conditions — not admissible to everyone.
Promotion Criteria — Career Progression
| Rank | Promotion Criteria |
| Lieutenant | On Commissioning |
| Captain | On completion of 2 years’ reckonable commissioned service |
| Major | On completion of 6 years’ reckonable commissioned service |
| Lieutenant Colonel | On completion of 13 years’ reckonable commissioned service |
| Colonel (Time Scale) | On completion of 26 years’ reckonable commissioned service |
| Colonel / Brigadier / Major General / Lt General / General | On selection basis, subject to fulfillment of requisite service conditions |
Life Insurance — Army Group Insurance Scheme
| Phase / Stage | Insurance Cover | Premium |
| Phase-I (CTW — First 3 years, no stipend) | ₹30 Lakh (100% disability = ₹25 Lakh; 20% disability = ₹5 Lakh; less than 20% = Ex-Gratia ₹50,000 in first 2 years / ₹1 Lakh in 3rd year) | ₹14,000/- one-time, non-refundable; ₹2,635/- extra per relegated term |
| Phase-II / After Stipend (IMA — as Regular Army Officer) | ₹1.25 Crore (100% disability = ₹25 Lakh; 20% disability = ₹5 Lakh; less than 20% = Ex-Gratia ₹50,000/-) | ₹12,500/- per month (advance, monthly) |
Note: Disability benefits and Ex-Gratia are NOT admissible if disability is due to alcoholism, drug addiction, or pre-enrolment diseases, or if the cadet is withdrawn on disciplinary grounds, expelled, or leaves voluntarily. There is no saving component under the scheme.
Selection Process — Detailed Overview
Stage 1: Shortlisting
- Applications will be shortlisted based on JEE (Mains) 2026 Common Rank List (CRL).
- Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) reserves the right to fix cut-off without assigning any reason.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email with SSB centre allocation and date.
- Cut-off percentage will be published tentatively in the first week of July 2026.
- All incomplete applications will be rejected outright — no intimation will be given.
Stage 2: SSB Interview (5 Days)
- SSB Centres: Prayagraj (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Jalandhar (Punjab)
- Call-up letter issued by respective Selection Centres on candidate’s registered Email ID and SMS only.
- Two-stage process: Candidates clearing Stage-I proceed to Stage-II; those failing Stage-I are returned the same day.
- Stage-II is evaluated by Psychologist, Group Testing Officer, and Interviewing Officer.
- SSB centre allocation is at the sole discretion of the Directorate General of Recruiting — no change requests entertained.
- No compensation is paid for any injury sustained during SSB tests.
Stage 3: Medical Examination
- Candidates recommended by SSB will undergo a medical examination at the nearest Military Hospital.
- Candidates should have no objection to examination by a board of Male/Female doctors.
- Medical Board proceedings are confidential and will not be divulged. DG Recruiting has no role in Medical Boards.
- Candidates applying for both TES and NDA in parallel: Refer to the official notification for detailed medical examination procedure applicable for common candidates.
Stage 4: Merit List & Joining Letter
- Merit list is prepared solely on the basis of SSB marks — higher educational qualifications, previous performances, NCC background, etc. have NO role in merit finalization.
- Joining Letters are issued based on merit and vacancies available — passing SSB does NOT confirm final selection.
- Candidates must report to the allotted CTW within 7 days of the reporting date; failure to report will result in cancellation of candidature and the next candidate in merit will be upgraded.
Minimum Physical Standards (on Arrival for Training)
| Activity | Minimum Standard (Male Officer Cadet) |
| 2.4 Km Run | 10 Minutes 30 Seconds |
| Push-Up | 40 repetitions |
| Pull-Up | 06 repetitions |
| Sit-Up | 30 repetitions |
| Squats | Two sets of 30 repetitions |
| Lunges | Two sets of 10 repetitions |
| Swimming | Should know the fundamentals of swimming |
Documents Required — At SSB Interview
Note: Revised mark sheets issued by a Board/University after the last date of online application submission will NOT be accepted. DigiLocker certificates are NOT accepted in lieu of originals — a colour printout authenticated by School/College Principal is required only if the institution does not issue physical certificates. |
How to Apply — Step-by-Step Guide
| Step 1: Check Eligibility Before starting, confirm you are an unmarried male, born between 01 July 2007 and 01 July 2010 (inclusive), have scored at least 60% aggregate in PCM in Class 12th, and have appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026. Step 2: Visit Official Indian Army Recruitment Website Step 3: Register & Fill Online Application Step 4: Edit if Required (Before Closing) Step 5: Submit Final Application Step 6: Download & Print Application Step 7: Await Shortlisting Notification Step 8: Attend SSB, Medical & Await Merit List |
Important Links
| Apply Online (TES-56) | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Indian Army Official Recruitment Website | Click Here |
| Medical Standards & Procedure | Click Here |
| Tattoo Policy Details | Click Here |
| Feedback / Queries to Indian Army | Click Here |
Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026 — FAQs
| Q1. What is the last date to apply for Indian Army TES-56 2026? ⇒ The online application closes on 12 June 2026 at 1200 Hrs. Queries submitted up to 3 days before the closing date will be entertained. Q2. What is the total number of vacancies in TES-56? Q3. Is JEE Mains 2026 mandatory for TES-56? Q4. Is there any application fee for TES-56? Q5. What type of commission is offered through TES-56? Q6. What Engineering degree will I receive after TES-56 training? Q7. Can married candidates apply for TES-56? Q8. Will my NCC background or higher educational qualification improve my chances of selection? Q9. What is the stipend during training? Q10. Can I choose my preferred Cadets Training Wing (CTW)? Q11. Will I be reimbursed for travel to the SSB Centre? Q12. Is the English version of the notification authoritative? |
Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026 — Conclusion
Disclaimer: This article is prepared for informational purposes only, based on the official Indian Army TES-56 notification. The course notification published on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in is the only authoritative official advertisement applicable for this course. Candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The website owner is not responsible for any discrepancy between this article and the official notification.