Indian Army 55th 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES) Commencing July 2026
Overview of the 55th 10+2 TES Scheme
The Indian Army is inviting online applications from unmarried male candidates for the 55th 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES) course commencing from July 2026. Candidates who have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and have appeared in JEE (Mains) 2025 are eligible to apply.
Key Details of the Indian Army 55th 10+2 TES
Vacancies and Qualification
- Posts: 90 vacancies
- Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10+2 Examination or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from recognized education boards.
Age and Physical Standards
- Age: 16 and a half to 19 and a half years, i.e., born between 02 January 2007 and 01 January 2010 (both days inclusive).
- Physical Standard: Minimum height 152 cm and weight 42 kg, better eye 6/6 and worst eye 6/18.
Commission and Stipend
- Type of Commission: On successful completion of 4 years of the course, cadets will be granted Permanent Commission in the Army in the rank of Lt. in Arms/Services as per the discretion of the Army HQ.
- Stipend: The gentlemen cadets will be given a stipend of ₹56100/- p.m. as is admissible to NDA cadets on completion of 3 years of training. On completion of 4 Years of training, they will be commissioned in the rank of Lt. and entitled to pay as admissible to the rank.
Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: Candidates on completion of the 4-year course will be entitled to get pay in the level-10 of 7th CPC ₹56100-177500 plus MSP ₹15500/- and other allowances.
Selection Process for Army 55th 10+2 TES
Candidates applying for the 55th 10+2 Technical Entry must have appeared in JEE (Mains) 2025. Shortlisted eligible candidates will undergo SSB at one of the Selection Centres, i.e., Allahabad (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka) or Kapurthala (Punjab) by a Psychologist, Group Testing Officer, and Interviewing Officer in Feb/March 2026 onwards.
How to Apply for the Indian Army 55th 10+2 TES
Suitable and desirable candidates should apply online in the prescribed format at the Indian Army website from 14/10/2025 to 13/11/2025 for the Indian Army 55th 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme.
Important Dates and Information
Online Application Start Date: 14/10/2025
Online Application Last Date: 13/11/2025
Further Details
For more information, please visit the official Indian Army website.