✅ Direct Apply Link + Full Details Available Below
🪖 Indian Army 10+2 TES 56 Online Form 2026
The Indian Army has released the official notification for the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-56) Course commencing in January 2027 at Officer Training Academy (OTA), Gaya. Applications are invited from unmarried male candidates who have passed 10+2 with minimum 60% marks in PCM and have appeared in JEE (Main) 2026. 🇮🇳
📅 Post Date: 13 May 2026 | 🚀 Apply: 13 May – 12 June 2026
🔠About Indian Army TES-56 Entry 2026
The 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES) is a prestigious officer entry programme of the Indian Army. It allows 12th pass science students to become commissioned officers without any written Army exam. Candidates are selected based on their JEE (Main) 2026 score, followed by SSB Interview and Medical Examination.
Selected candidates will undergo 5 years of training (1 year at OTA Gaya + 4 years B.Tech at CME Pune / MCTE Mhow / MCEME Secunderabad) and will be commissioned as Permanent Commission officers in the Indian Army. 🎖ï¸
📅 Important Dates
| 📢 Notification Released | 13 May 2026 |
| 🚀 Online Form Start Date | 13 May 2026 |
| ⌛ Last Date to Apply | 12 June 2026 |
| 📋 SSB Interview (Expected) | ⳠSep – Nov 2026 |
| 🥠Medical Examination | After SSB Recommendation |
| 🎓 Course Commencement | January 2027 – OTA Gaya |
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | No Application Fee (NIL) |
✅ Completely FREE to apply – No fee for any category!
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01 January 2027)
| Age Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 16½ Years |
| Maximum Age | 19½ Years |
| Date of Birth Range | Born not earlier than 02 July 2007 and not later than 01 July 2010 (both inclusive) |
âš ï¸ Only Unmarried Male candidates are eligible. Candidates must remain unmarried till completion of training.
📊 Vacancy Details
| Entry Scheme | Course | Total Posts | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme | TES-56 | 90 | Permanent Commission |
📌 Training Location: OTA Gaya (1st year) + Technical Institutions (4 years B.Tech)
📌 Vacancies are provisional and may change based on training capacity at CTW.
🎓 Eligibility / Qualification
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian Citizen (Male Only) / Subjects of Nepal / Person of Indian Origin from specified countries |
| Gender | Unmarried Male Only |
| Educational Qualification | 10+2 / Intermediate with minimum 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized board |
| JEE Mains Requirement | Must have appeared in JEE (Main) 2026. Valid JEE score mandatory for shortlisting. |
| Physical Standards | As per Indian Army medical standards (height, weight, vision, etc.) |
| Marital Status | Must be Unmarried at time of application and throughout training |
🎯 Selection Process
- 1ï¸âƒ£ JEE (Main) 2026 Score Shortlisting – Candidates shortlisted based on JEE Mains merit
- 2ï¸âƒ£ SSB Interview (5 Days) – Air Force Selection Board style assessment:
- 📋 Day 1: Screening (Officer Intelligence Rating + PPDT)
- 🧠Day 2-4: Psychological Tests + Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks
- 🤠Day 5: Personal Interview + Conference
- 3ï¸âƒ£ Medical Examination – At designated Military Hospitals
- 4ï¸âƒ£ Document Verification
- 5ï¸âƒ£ Final Merit List – Based on SSB marks + Medical fitness
✅ No separate written Army exam – selection based on JEE score + SSB only!
🫠Training Details
| Phase | Duration | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 – Military Training | 1 Year | Officer Training Academy (OTA), Gaya |
| Phase 2 – B.Tech Engineering | 4 Years | CME Pune / MCTE Mhow / MCEME Secunderabad |
| Total Training Period | 5 Years | – |
| Commissioned Rank After Training | Lieutenant (Permanent Commission) | |
🎓 Candidates receive B.Tech degree after completing 4-year technical training.
💰 Stipend During Training & Salary After Commission
| Stage | Amount |
|---|---|
| Stipend During Training (Cadet) | ₹ 56,100/- per month (fixed) |
| Basic Pay after Commission (Lieutenant) | ₹ 56,100/- per month (Level 10) |
| Military Service Pay (MSP) | ₹ 15,500/- per month |
| Technical Pay | ₹ 3,000/- per month |
| DA + HRA + Other Allowances | As per posting & entitlement |
| Total In-hand Salary (Approx.) | ₹ 80,000 – ₹ 1,10,000+ per month |
✅ Additional benefits: Free accommodation, medical, CSD canteen, Leave Travel Concession, Army group insurance.
🃠Physical Standards
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Height | 157.5 cm (general); Gorkhas & hill region – 152.5 cm |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age |
| Chest (unexpanded / expanded) | Minimum 5 cm expansion required |
| Vision (Distant) | 6/6 in better eye; 6/18 in worse eye (correctable) |
| SSB Physical Fitness Tip | Run 1.6 km in 10 mins | 10 push-ups | 3 chin-ups |
💻 How to Apply for Indian Army TES-56 2026
Follow these steps to apply online:
- 🌠Visit the official website: joinindianarmy.nic.in
- ðŸ–±ï¸ Click on the "TES-56 Entry" apply link
- 📠Register with valid Email ID and Mobile Number
- 🔑 Login and fill the online application form carefully
- 📄 Enter personal details, educational details (PCM marks), JEE Mains roll number & score
- 📤 Upload scanned Photograph and Signature in prescribed format
- ✅ Submit application on or before 12 June 2026
- ðŸ–¨ï¸ Take a printout of the submitted form for future reference
âš ï¸ Application is online only. No offline/postal applications accepted.
✨ Apply Online Open | Last Date: 12 June 2026 | Free of Cost
🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS
🔗 Apply Online for TES-56 2026 Click to Apply 📄 Download Official Notification PDF Click Here 📠Check SSB Centres & Dates Click Here 📖 Check Eligibility Details Click Here 🌠Official Website joinindianarmy.nic.inⓠFAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. What is Indian Army TES-56?
A: TES-56 is the 56th batch of the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme where 12th pass (PCM) candidates are recruited as commissioned officers in the Indian Army. Course starts January 2027 at OTA Gaya. 🪖
Q2. How many posts are there in TES-56?
A: A total of 90 posts are available under TES-56 Entry 2026. 📊
Q3. Is JEE Mains compulsory for TES-56?
A: Yes. Candidates must have appeared in JEE (Main) 2026. Selection shortlisting is based on JEE Mains score. ✅
Q4. What is the age limit for TES-56?
A: Age must be between 16½ to 19½ years as on 01 January 2027. DOB range: 02 July 2007 to 01 July 2010. 🎂
Q5. What is the application fee for TES-56?
A: No application fee. Completely free for all candidates. 💳
Q6. Can girls/women apply for TES-56?
A: No. TES-56 is only for Unmarried Male candidates. âŒ
Q7. What is the training period for TES-56?
A: Total 5 years – 1 year military training at OTA Gaya + 4 years B.Tech at technical colleges. 🎓
Q8. What rank do I get after TES training?
A: After successful completion of training, candidates are commissioned as Lieutenant with Permanent Commission in the Indian Army. 🎖ï¸
Q9. What is the salary after joining as Lieutenant?
A: Basic pay ₹56,100/- + MSP ₹15,500/- + allowances. Total in-hand approx. ₹80,000 – ₹1,10,000+ per month. 💰
💡 Preparation Tips for SSB Interview
- 📚 Study OLQ (Officer Like Qualities) and understand what assessors look for
- 📰 Read newspapers daily – current affairs, defence news
- 🧠Practise TAT, WAT, SRT, SD (Psychological test series)
- 🤠Work on group discussion and leadership skills
- 🃠Stay physically fit – run, push-ups, obstacle tasks
- 🔢 Revise PCM subjects thoroughly (also tested in JEE)
- 🎤 Practice personal interview – know yourself, family, school, hobbies
📉 TES Previous Year Cut Off (JEE Mains Score – Expected)
| Category | Expected Min JEE Percentile for SSB Call |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 50 – 70 percentile (approx.) |
| OBC | 40 – 55 percentile (approx.) |
| SC / ST | 30 – 45 percentile (approx.) |
💡 Even a moderate JEE score can secure an SSB call. Final selection depends on SSB performance + Medical fitness. 🎯
