Indian Army 10+2 TES-55 Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 90 Posts

10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-55) – Officer (Permanent Commission)

Posts & Vacancy Count

• Total Vacancies (Provisional): 90 posts for TES-55 course.
• Course Commencement: July 2026.
• Post Name: Officer (via TES‐55) under Indian Army technical branch.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 14 October 2025.
• Last Date to Apply: 13 November 2025 (by 1200 Hrs) according to notification.
• SSB Interview Tentative Dates: February – March 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

• Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, or a person of Indian origin settled permanently in India (conditions apply).

Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)

• Minimum Age: 16½ years
• Maximum Age: 19½ years
• Born between 02 January 2007 and 01 January 2010 (both days inclusive).

Educational Qualification

• Passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM).
• Minimum aggregate: 60% or more in PCM in 10+2.
• Must have appeared in JEE (Main) 2025.

Marital Status

• Unmarried male candidates only.

Application Fee

• Nil (₹ 0/-) for all categories.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official recruitment portal at: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
2. Click on the “Online Application” link for TES-55 (July 2026 Course).
3. Register/login and fill the online application form with required personal, educational & other details.
4. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, certificates (10+2, JEE appearance, etc) as per specifications.
5. Submit the application before the last date (13 Nov 2025). Ensure you print/save the acknowledgement for future reference.
6. No fee payment required, but ensure form submission is complete and credentials are correct.

Selection Process

• Step 1: Screening/shortlisting of applications based on eligibility & JEE(Mains) performance.
• Step 2: SSB Interview (2-stage) at designated Selection Centres.
• Step 3: Medical Examination for recommended candidates.
• Step 4: Merit list & final commissioning as Lieutenant under Permanent Commission.

Salary / Training Details

• During training, cadets receive stipend equivalent to NDA cadets (approx ₹ 56,100/month after 3 years training) as per one source.
• Upon commissioning, pay as per Officer rank in technical branch (levels etc as per 7th CPC) will apply.