Opportunity to Become an Indian Army Officer; Package Up to ₹18 Lakh

Young individuals who have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) have the opportunity to become officers in the Army. There is no application fee for this recruitment drive. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹56,100 during their four-year training period.

The Indian Army has released the notification for the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme. Under this recruitment, youths who have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 12 will get the chance to become commissioned officers in the Army. Notably, there is no application fee for this recruitment. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹56,100 during the four-year training period. The online application process begins on October 14, and candidates can apply online until November 12.

To be eligible, candidates must have secured at least 60% marks in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as subjects. Candidates must have appeared for the JEE Main 2026 exam. Additionally, only unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply, and they must be between 16 and 19 years of age.

How will candidates be selected?

No separate written examination will be conducted for this recruitment. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their Class 12 marks and JEE Main 2026 scores. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview by the Services Selection Board (SSB). Those who pass the SSB interview will undergo a medical examination. Subsequently, final selection will be made based on merit in accordance with the prescribed procedure.

4-Year Training; Engineering Degree Awarded

Candidates selected under this recruitment will undergo four years of training. This will include both military training and engineering studies. Upon successful completion of the course and fulfillment of the prescribed conditions, candidates will be awarded an engineering degree, the rank of Lieutenant, and a permanent commission. During training, candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹56,100. Upon commissioning, they will be entitled to a salary and allowances in accordance with the Level 10 pay scale; the annual package is estimated to be around ₹17 to ₹18 lakh.

Engineering streams offered

Under this recruitment drive, engineering courses will be conducted at various training centers. According to the recruitment notification, the courses offered include Civil and Mechanical Engineering at CME Pune; Telecommunication and IT Engineering (Dual Degree) at MCTE Mhow; and Electronics and Mechanical Engineering at MC EME Secunderabad.

How ​​to apply?

To apply for this recruitment, first visit the website joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Next, locate the TES-57 recruitment link within the ‘Officer Training’ section.
Register and log in using your ID.
Fill in the required personal and educational details in the application form.
Enter information regarding your Class 12 marks and JEE Main 2026 details.
Carefully review all the information entered in the form and finally submit it.