Indian Army 55th TES July 2026 Recruitment

Indian Army 55th TES July 2026 Recruitment: All Points and Details

I. General Information & Introduction

• Recruitment Scheme: 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES) – 55.

• Purpose: Direct entry for young, unmarried male candidates to be commissioned as officers in the Indian Army and receive a prestigious engineering degree.

• Eligibility Prerequisite: Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM).

• Training & Commissioning: Selected candidates undergo rigorous training.

II. Vacancy and Post Details

• Post Name: 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-55)

• Total Vacancies: 90

III. Eligibility Criteria

A. Educational Qualification

• 10+2 Requirement: Must have passed the 10+2 examination or its equivalent.

• PCM Marks: Minimum aggregate of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized education board.

• JEE (Mains) Requirement: The candidate must have appeared in JEE (Mains) 2025.

B. Age Limit (as on 1st of July 2026)

• Age Range: Must be between 16 years 6 months and 19 years 6 months of age.

• Date of Birth Range: Must not be born before 2nd January 2007 and not after 1st January 2010 (both days inclusive).

C. Physical/Medical Requirements

• Candidates must meet the medical standards and procedures for officer entry into the army as detailed on the official website.

IV. Salary and Benefits

A. Stipend (During Training)

• Stipend Amount (at IMA): Fixed stipend of ₹56,100 per month.

B. Salary (Upon Commissioning)

• Pay Level: Placed in Level 10 of the pay matrix.

• Salary Range: ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 per month.

• Cost to Company (CTC): Approximately ₹17-18 lakh per annum for a newly commissioned Lieutenant.

C. Additional Benefits

• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), Kit Maintenance Allowance, and allowances based on the risk and hardship of the posting location.

• Other Perks: Free medical cover and travel allowances.

V. Selection Process

The selection is a multi-stage process:

Stage 1: Shortlisting of Applications

• Basis: Applications will be shortlisted based on the JEE Mains Common Rank List (CRL).

• Cut-off: A cut-off will be decided by the Integrated HQ of MoD (Army).

Stage 2: Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview

• Duration: Five-day SSB interview.

• Selection Centers: Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar.

• SSB Breakdown:

  • Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT).

  • Stage II: Psychological tests, Group Testing Officer (GTO) tasks, and a personal interview.

Stage 3: Medical Examination

• Action: Candidates recommended after Stage II of the SSB will undergo a medical examination.

• Location: Nearest Military Hospital (MH).

VI. Application Details and Important Dates

A. Application Dates

• Online Application Starts: 14th October 2025

• Online Application Closes: 13th November 2025

• SSB Interview (Tentative): February/March 2026

B. Application Fees

• Fees: There are no application fees for this recruitment.

C. Required Documents (To be ready before applying)

• Class 10th certificate and mark sheet

• Class 12th certificate and mark sheet

• ID proof

• Copy of JEE (Mains) 2025 result

D. How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step Guide)

1. Visit the official website of the Indian Army.

2. Click on the ‘online application’ button.

3. Register yourself and fill in your personal details.

4. Carefully fill in the online application form.

5. Upload the required documents.

6. Review your application before final submission.

7. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

VII. Source and Contact Information

• Source: October 15, 2025, by Anamika Kumari (as per the document).

• Essential Links (Not provided here, but mentioned in the source): Official Notification, Apply Online, Official Website, Whatsapp Channel, Telegram Channel, and Indian App Arattai.

  
  

  Essential Links

  • Official Notification
  • Apply Online
  • Official Website
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