Golden opportunity to become an officer directly in the Indian Army

A wonderful and big opportunity has emerged for the youth and engineering aspirants who dream of serving the country by becoming an officer in the Indian Army. Join Indian Army has released the official notification for 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme i.e. TES 57 course and along with it the process of online application has also been started. Candidates who have passed 12th class with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics i.e. PCM subjects and have appeared in JEE Main examination can get commission in the post of Lieutenant (Officer Rank) in the Indian Army through this direct entry. The biggest feature of this recruitment is that no written entrance examination is conducted for it, rather the candidates are directly shortlisted for the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview on the basis of JEE Main score and 12th marks.

Indian Army’s Technical Entry Scheme (TES) is a very prestigious way for the youth with 12th pass technical background to get Permanent Commission in the Army. Candidates selected through this recruitment process are given 4 years free B.Tech engineering degree along with military training.

The applicant must have the following qualifications:

• Educational qualification: It is mandatory for the candidate to have passed 12th class (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) subjects from any recognized education board with minimum 60% aggregate marks.

• JEE Main Compulsory Exam: The candidate must have appeared in the JEE Main examination conducted by NTA. Shortlisting cut-off for SSB interview will be prepared on the basis of JEE Main score/rank only.

• Nationality and marital status: Only unmarried male candidates, who are citizens of India or citizens of Nepal, are eligible for this recruitment.

The age limit of candidates applying for Technical Entry Scheme 57 has been kept at par with National Defense Academy (NDA). The minimum age of the candidate should not be more than 16.5 years and maximum age should not be more than 19.5 years as on the date of commencement of the course i.e. 1st July 2027. That is, the candidate should not be born before 2 January 2008 and after 1 January 2011 (both dates included). No relaxation is provided to any category in age limit. Along with this, it is necessary for the candidates to be completely healthy physically and mentally. The minimum height criteria set by the Army is 157 cm, while candidates from North-East India and Garhwal/Kumaon regions are given special relaxation in height as per rules.

The selection process of Indian Army TES 57 Entry is highly transparent and merit-based. After the online application process is over, the cut-off will be released by the Directorate of Military Recruitment of the Indian Army on the basis of JEE Main score and 12th PCM marks. Candidates whose score crosses the cut-off limit will be sent call letter for SSB Interview through email and SMS.

The selection process takes place in the following main stages:

1. Shortlisting Stage: Shortlisting of applicants on the basis of JEE Main rank.

2. 5-day SSB Interview: 5 days intensive interview in two phases (Screening, Psychological Test, GTO Task and Personal Interview) at the Selection Center located at Allahabad (Prayagraj), Bhopal, Bangalore or Jalandhar.

3. Medical Board Exam: Detailed medical examination of candidates recommended in SSB in Military Hospital.

4. All India Merit List: The final merit list of the candidates found medically fit is prepared.

The finally selected candidates have to undergo a total training period of four years. The initial one year basic military training takes place at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) Gaya or a related institute. After this, three years of cadet training is given in various Military Colleges of Engineering (like MCEME Secunderabad, MCCTE Mau, CME Pune). Cadets are given a stipend of Rs 56,100 per month (Stipend – Level 10) during the final year of training. On successful completion of 4 years of training, candidates are awarded B.Tech degree by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and they are given permanent commission in the post of Lieutenant in the Indian Army.

The application process for TES 57 is completely free and can be done through online mode on the official website of Join Indian Army.

Follow these steps to apply:

• First official website of army joinindianarmy.nic.in Go to.

• Click on ‘Officer Selection’ or ‘Officers Entry Apply/Login’ section on the homepage.

• If you have not already registered, create a new account through your Aadhar card or 10th class certificate.

• After login, click on the link ‘Technical Entry Scheme (TES 57)’ and open the form.

• Enter your 12th mark sheet, JEE Main application number/rank, Aadhaar number and personal details carefully.

• Scan your recent passport size color photograph and signature and upload it in the prescribed size.

• Re-check the form thoroughly and click on ‘Final Submit’ and keep the printout of the form safely.