Indian Army TES 56 Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme

By: Saurabh Ninawe

On: 14/05/2026

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Indian Army has released a notification for the post of Indian Army TES 56 Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.

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EventDate
Opening of Online Application Portal13-05-2026 (at 1200 hrs)
Last Date for Online Application Submission12-06-2026 (at 1200 hrs)
Publication of Cut-off Marks for ShortlistingTentatively first week of July 2026
SSB Interview (Likely Duration and Dates)Upto five days SSB between August to September 2026
Age Calculated As On01-01-2027
Course CommencementJanuary 2027
  • There is no application fee mentioned
CategoryAge Limit (as on 01-01-2027)
All eligible candidates (Unmarried Male)16½ years to 19½ years (Born between 01 Jul 2007 and 01 Jul 2010, both days inclusive)

Educational Qualification

QualificationDetails
10+2 / Equivalent (Mandatory)Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) from any recognized education board. PCM percentage is calculated based on marks obtained in Class XII only.
JEE (Mains) 2026 (Mandatory)Candidate must have appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026. JEE Mains 2026 Application Number is mandatory to be filled for B.E/B.Tech courses.
Marital StatusUnmarried male only. Candidates must undertake not to marry until they complete full training.
EntryTotal VacanciesEligible Candidates
Technical Entry Scheme (TES-56)90 (Provisional)Unmarried Male

Engineering Streams & Parent Arm/Service (CTW-wise)

Sl. No.Cadet Training Wing (CTW)Engineering DegreeParent Arm/Service
1CTW, CME PuneCivil & Mechanical EngineeringCorps of Engineers
2CTW, MCTE MhowTelecom & IT Engineering (Dual Degree)Corps of Signals
3CTW, MCEME SecunderabadElectronics & Mechanical EngineeringCorps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers

Selection Process

Stage 1 – Shortlisting of Applications

Basis of ShortlistingDetails
JEE Mains 2026 Common Rank List (CRL)Cut-off to be fixed by Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) without assigning any reason. Shortlisting result tentatively in first week of July 2026.

Stage 2 – SSB Interview (Five Days)

StageDetails
Stage IPsychological test, Group Testing. Candidates who fail Stage I are returned on the same day.
Stage IIGroup Testing Officer tests and Interview by Interviewing Officer. Only those clearing Stage I proceed to Stage II.
SSB CentresPrayagraj (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Jalandhar (Punjab)
Likely SSB DatesAugust to September 2026

Stage 3 – Medical Examination

Candidates recommended by SSB will undergo Medical Examination at the nearest Military Hospital. Medical standards as applicable for Officers Entry into Army. Proceedings of Medical Board are confidential.

Stage 4 – Merit List & Joining Letter

Merit list prepared solely on the basis of marks obtained in SSB Interview. Higher educational qualifications, previous performances, NCC background etc. have no role in finalization of merit list. Joining Letters issued subject to vacancies and medical fitness.

Minimum Physical Standards on Arrival for Training

Sl. No.ActivityMinimum Standard (Officer Cadet – Male)
12.4 Km Run10 Minutes 30 Seconds
2Push Up40
3Pull Up06
4Sit Up30
5SquatsTwo Sets of 30 Repetitions
6LungesTwo Sets of 10 Repetitions
7SwimmingShould know fundamentals of swimming

Training Details :

PhaseDurationAcademyTraining Type
Phase I3 YearsCTW at CME Pune / MCTE Mhow / MCEME SecunderabadIntegrated Basic Military Training & Engineering Training
Phase II1 YearIndian Military Academy (IMA), DehradunIntegrated Basic Military Training & Engineering Training

Pay & Promotion Structure

Pay Scale (Rank-wise)

RankPay LevelPay Range (Rs.)
LieutenantLevel 1056,100 – 1,77,500
CaptainLevel 10B61,300 – 1,93,900
MajorLevel 1169,400 – 2,07,200
Lieutenant ColonelLevel 12A1,21,200 – 2,12,400
ColonelLevel 131,30,600 – 2,15,900
BrigadierLevel 13A1,39,600 – 2,17,600
Major GeneralLevel 141,44,200 – 2,18,200
Lieutenant General (HAG)Level 151,82,200 – 2,24,100
Lieutenant General (HAG+)Level 162,05,400 – 2,24,100
VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lt Gen (NFSG)Level 172,25,000/- (Fixed)
Chief of Army Staff (COAS)Level 182,50,000/- (Fixed)

Promotion Criteria

RankPromotion Criteria
LieutenantOn Commission
CaptainOn completion of 02 years reckonable commission service
MajorOn completion of 06 years reckonable commission service
Lieutenant ColonelOn completion of 13 years reckonable commission service
Colonel (TS)On completion of 26 years reckonable commission service
Colonel / Brigadier / Major General / Lt General / GeneralOn selection basis subject to fulfillment of requisite service conditions
  • Applications must be submitted online only through the official Indian Army Recruiting website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in by clicking the ‘online application’ button.
  • Hard copy applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. The online portal will be active from 13-05-2026 (1200 hrs) to 12-06-2026 (1200 hrs).
  • Candidates must enter their particulars in the online application and read the terms and conditions before submitting the form.
  • Candidates are permitted to make changes to incorrectly filled data in the online application until the closing of online applications; the application must be re-submitted each time it is edited.
  • After the closing date, no changes to the online application will be permitted and no representation in this regard will be entertained.
  • Candidates must submit only one application; receipt of multiple applications from the same candidate will result in cancellation of candidature. DIGILOCKER certificates will not be accepted in lieu of original certificates.

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FAQs :

How many vacancies are available in TES-56 2026?

There are 90 vacancies (provisional) announced for the TES-56 course commencing in January 2027.

What are the important dates for Indian Army TES-56 2026?

The online application starts on 13 May 2026 (12 PM) and the last date is 12 June 2026 (12 PM).

What is the eligibility for Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least 60% in PCM and must have appeared in JEE Mains 2026. Only unmarried male candidates are eligible.

What is the age limit for TES-56 2026?

Candidates must be between 16½ to 19½ years as on 1 January 2027 (born between 01 July 2007 and 01 July 2010).

Is there any application fee for TES-56 Recruitment 2026?

No, there is no application fee for applying to Indian Army TES-56.

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Saurabh Ninawe

My name is Saurabh and i have 7 years of experience in education industry. in this Sarkari Job blog I provide information about the Jobs, Result, Yojana and many more.

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