CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Applications will begin on 14 October. The Indian Army has offered Class 12 pass candidates an opportunity to become officers under the Technical Entry Scheme (TES-57). The application process for this course, which will begin in July 2027, will start on 14 October 2026. Interested and eligible candidates will be able to apply online through the official Indian Army website until 12 November 2026.
A minimum of 60 percent marks in PCM is required. For this recruitment, candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM). They must have secured at least 60 percent marks in aggregate in these three subjects. In addition, it is mandatory for the candidate to have appeared in JEE Main 2026. This entry scheme is for unmarried male candidates.
The age limit and selection process require candidates to be between 16 years 6 months and 19 years 6 months, as per the prescribed limit. The exact date for calculating age and the conditions related to date of birth should be confirmed from the detailed notification. The selection process includes shortlisting of candidates on the basis of JEE Main, a Services Selection Board (SSB) interview and a medical examination. There is no separate written examination for this entry.
Candidates selected through TES are given military and technical training. After successfully completing the training, they get an engineering degree and an opportunity for appointment as Lieutenant under a permanent commission in the Indian Army. The final number of posts should be checked in the detailed notification; the exact number of vacancies is not clear in the brief notice issued so far.
To apply, candidates can visit the official Indian Army website and register in the officer entry application section. While filling the application, they should keep Class 10 and Class 12 certificates, PCM marks and JEE Main 2026 details ready. Before submitting the form, candidates should check all details and follow the instructions given in the detailed notification. The official website is the Indian Army recruitment portal.
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