The Indian Army invites applications from unmarried male candidates for the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-54), scheduled to commence from January 2026. This entry provides a unique opportunity to earn an Engineering Degree and a Permanent Commission as Lieutenant in the Indian Army. Here’s a detailed overview of eligibility, training, selection, and benefits.
10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES) 54 Notification
🔹 Eligibility Criteria
📌 Nationality
A candidate must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or certain East African countries with the intent of permanent settlement in India (with a certificate of eligibility).
Note: Gorkha candidates from Nepal do not require a certificate of eligibility.
📌 Marital Status
- Only unmarried male candidates can apply.
- Candidates must remain unmarried during the training period.
📌 Age Limit
- Born between 02 July 2006 and 01 July 2009 (both dates inclusive).
- Minimum age: 16½ years; Maximum age: 19½ years at the time of course commencement.
📌 Educational Qualification
- Must have passed 10+2 (PCM stream) with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized board.
- Must have appeared in JEE (Main) 2025.
📌 Medical & Legal Conditions
- Should meet the medical standards as specified on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Should not be debarred from UPSC exams or involved in any criminal case.
🔹 Vacancies
- Total Vacancies: 90 (subject to change depending on organizational requirements).
🔹 Training Details
📍 Duration: 4 Years
- Phase I: 3 years of basic military and engineering training at any one of the following Cadet Training Wings (CTW):
- CTW, CME Pune – Civil & Mechanical Engineering
- CTW, MCTE Mhow – Telecom & IT Engineering (Dual Degree)
- CTW, MCEME Secunderabad – Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
- Phase II: 1 year of military training at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun.
🎓 Degree Awarded
- A B.Tech. degree upon successful completion of training.
- No ante-date seniority for the degree.
💰 Cost of Training
- Approx. ₹13,940/- per week (as of 2021), borne by the State but recovered from candidates who withdraw for personal reasons.
🔹 Commission & Promotion
🪖 Type of Commission
- Permanent Commission as Lieutenant upon successful completion of training.
📈 Promotion Criteria & Pay Structure
| Rank | Promotion Criteria | Pay Level | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant | On Commission | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Captain | 2 years | Level 10B | ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900 |
| Major | 6 years | Level 11 | ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200 |
| Lt Colonel | 13 years | Level 12A | ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400 |
| Colonel | Selection | Level 13 | ₹1,30,600 – ₹2,15,900 |
| Brigadier | Selection | Level 13A | ₹1,39,600 – ₹2,17,600 |
| Major General | Selection | Level 14 | ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 |
| Lt Gen (HAG) | Selection | Level 15 | ₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100 |
| Lt Gen (HAG+) | Selection | Level 16 | ₹2,05,400 – ₹2,24,400 |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr | Selection | Level 17 | ₹2,25,000 (Fixed) |
| COAS | Selection | Level 18 | ₹2,50,000 (Fixed) |
- Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500/month (Lt to Brig).
- Stipend during training: ₹56,100/month post-3 years.
- Other Allowances: Dress Allowance ₹25,000/year, DA as per government norms.
🔹 Selection Procedure
- Shortlisting of Applications: Based on JEE (Main) 2025 Common Rank List (CRL).
- SSB Interview:
- Conducted at one of the centres: Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Jalandhar.
- 5-day interview process including psychological tests, group tasks, and interviews.
- Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by SSB will undergo a full medical test.
- Merit List & Joining:
- Merit will be prepared based on SSB performance.
- Medically fit candidates will receive a joining letter as per available vacancies.
🔹 Cadet Training Wing (CTW) Preferences
- Candidates must provide three distinct preferences from:
- CTW CME Pune
- CTW MCTE Mhow
- CTW MCEME Secunderabad
- Final allocation will be done by the Indian Army and cannot be changed later.
🔹 Physical Standards on Arrival
| Activity | Standard |
|---|---|
| 2.4 Km Run | 10 min 30 sec |
| Push-ups | 40 |
| Pull-ups | 6 |
| Sit-ups | 30 |
| Squats | 2 sets of 30 repetitions |
| Lunges | 2 sets of 10 repetitions |
| Swimming | Must know fundamentals |
📢 Conclusion
The TES-54 entry provides a prestigious and well-structured pathway for young science stream students to become officers in the Indian Army with an engineering degree. With comprehensive training, excellent career progression, and a strong sense of purpose, this opportunity is ideal for aspirants ready to serve the nation.
For more details and to apply, visit the official website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
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