Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme (TES-56) Recruitment 2026 — 90 Posts

A total of 90 vacancies are available for the TES-56 course. The vacancies are provisional and may change depending on training capacity at the Cadets Training Wings and organisational requirements.

Eligibility is checked as on the closing date of 12-06-2026 (age as on 01-01-2027).

Who can apply: Only unmarried male candidates.

Age: Not below 16.5 years and not above 19.5 years as on 01 January 2027 (born between 02-07-2007 and 01-07-2010).

Qualification: Pass in Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised board, and appearance in JEE (Main) 2026. The PCM percentage must be entered up to two decimals without rounding off.

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. Applications are accepted online only; no hard copy is to be sent. Candidates should check the official website for any updates on fee.

1. Visit the official Indian Army recruiting website joinindianarmy.nic.in.
2. Register if you are a new user, then click the online application button.
3. Enter your particulars accurately; the PCM percentage must be entered up to two decimals without rounding. Read the terms and conditions before submitting.
4. Re-submit the form each time it is edited; submit only one application.
5. No changes are allowed after the closing date. Carry original documents and the JEE (Main) 2026 result to the SSB interview.

Selection has several stages: applications are shortlisted on the basis of the JEE Main Common Rank List, followed by a five-day SSB Interview, a Medical Examination, the merit list, and finally the joining letter. The final merit list is based solely on SSB interview marks. Selected candidates undergo 4 years (3+1) of training, are awarded an engineering degree, and are commissioned as Lieutenants.