Opportunity for JEE Main-qualified youth to become Army officers without an exam; apply by November 12..
There is good news for Class 12 graduates aspiring to become officers in the Indian Army. The Indian Army has released a notification for the recruitment of commissioned officers under the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-57). Applications will be accepted from October 14 to November 12, 2026, via the website joinindianarmy.nic.in. Candidates who have passed Class 12 with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) and appeared for JEE Main 2026 are eligible. Selected candidates will undergo four years of training and receive an engineering degree. Upon completion of the course, they will be granted a Permanent Commission with the rank of Lieutenant.
Who can apply?
Only unmarried male candidates can apply for this Indian Army recruitment drive. Candidates must have secured at least 60% marks in Class 12 with PCM subjects. Additionally, appearing for JEE Main 2026 is mandatory. The candidate's age must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years.
Application dates and fees
The TES-57 course will commence in July 2027. Applications will be accepted from October 14 to November 12, 2026. There is no application fee. Candidates must fill out the form on the official website within the stipulated timeframe.
Four years of training; engineering degree awarded
Selected candidates will undergo four years of training, during which they will also pursue engineering studies. Upon successful completion of training, candidates will receive an engineering degree and a Permanent Commission in the Army with the rank of Lieutenant. A monthly stipend of ₹56,100 will be provided during the training period. Commissioned officers will receive a salary in accordance with Level-10 pay scales; the annual CTC is reported to be approximately ₹17 to ₹18 lakh.
Selection process
Shortlisting will be based on Class 12 marks and JEE Main scores, followed by a call for the SSB interview. Those who succeed in the interview will have to undergo a medical examination. Final selection will be based on meeting the prescribed standards.
Physical Standards and Engineering Streams
Candidates must also be physically fit. The prescribed standards include completing a 2.4-kilometer run in 10 minutes and 30 seconds, 40 push-ups, 6 pull-ups, and 30 sit-ups. Additionally, practice in squats and lunges, as well as knowledge of basic swimming rules, is expected. The engineering streams available during training include Civil and Mechanical Engineering at CME Pune; a dual degree in Telecommunication and IT Engineering at MCTE Mhow; and Electronics and Mechanical Engineering at MCEME Secunderabad. It is mandatory to carry a self-attested printout of the application form when appearing for the SSB interview.
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