Job Overview
| Recruitment Board | Indian Army |
| Post Name | Commissioned Officer – 90 Posts |
| Qualification | 12TH |
| Salary | Indian Army TES-57 cadets receive a stipend of Rs. 56,100 per month during their training at the Indian Military Academy after completing the initial three years of training. On successful commissioning as a Lieutenant, they become eligible for the Level 10 pay scale of Rs. 56,100–1,77,500 and applicable allowances. Stage Stipend / Salary First Three Years of Training Training stipend is not payable during this phase IMA Training Phase Rs. 56,100 per month After Commissioning as Lieutenant Level 10: Rs. 56,100–1,77,500 Military Service Pay Rs. 15,500 per month, subject to applicable rules Estimated Annual CTC Approximately Rs. 17–18 Lakh, as indicated in the notification The advertised annual CTC is an approximate figure and is not the same as guaranteed monthly take-home salary. Indian Army Officer Rank-wise Pay Scale Rank Pay Level Pay Scale (Rs.) Lieutenant Level 10 56,100–1,77,500 Captain Level 10B 61,300–1,93,900 Major Level 11 69,400–2,07,200 Lieutenant Colonel Level 12A 1,21,200–2,12,400 Colonel Level 13 1,30,600–2,15,900 Brigadier Level 13A 1,39,600–2,17,600 Major General Level 14 1,44,200–2,18,200 Promotion to higher ranks is subject to the relevant service conditions and selection requirements. |
| Age Limit | The age limit for Indian Army TES 57 Recruitment 2026 is 16 years 6 months to 19 years 6 months as on 1 July 2027. Candidates must have been born between 1 January 2008 and 1 January 2011, with both dates included. Particulars Age Requirement Minimum Age 16 Years 6 Months Maximum Age 19 Years 6 Months Age Calculation Date 01 July 2027 Earliest Eligible Date of Birth 01 January 2008 Latest Eligible Date of Birth 01 January 2011 Age Proof: The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation or Class 10 certificate, or the accepted equivalent certificate, will be used. Changes to the recorded date of birth are not permitted. |
| Advt No | 10601/11/0031/2627 |
| Post Date | 16/10/2026 |
| Last Date | 12-11-2026 |
Eligibility / Qualification
Candidates applying for Indian Army TES 57 Recruitment 2026 must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, secured at least 60% aggregate marks in these three subjects and appeared in JEE Main 2026. The entry is open to unmarried male candidates who satisfy the prescribed nationality, age and medical standards. Indian Army TES 57 Educational Qualification Must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognized education board. Must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM). Must have secured a minimum aggregate of 60% marks in PCM. The PCM percentage is calculated using Class 12 marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Must have appeared in JEE Main 2026. Is JEE Main 2026 Mandatory for Indian Army TES 57? Yes. Appearing in JEE Main 2026 is mandatory for TES-57. The Indian Army will shortlist eligible applicants using the JEE Main 2026 Common Rank List (CRL). Meeting the Class 12 PCM percentage requirement alone does not guarantee an SSB interview call. How Are 60% PCM Marks Calculated for Indian Army TES 57? The 60% requirement applies to the aggregate marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Class 12. Candidates must enter their actual PCM percentage up to two decimal places without rounding it off. Indian Army TES 57 Nationality Requirements The notification allows unmarried male candidates who satisfy the prescribed nationality requirements, including: Citizens of India. Subjects of Nepal. Eligible persons of Indian origin who migrated from the countries listed in the notification with the intention of permanently settling in India. Certain candidates require a Government of India eligibility certificate. The notification provides an exemption from this certificate requirement for Gorkha subjects of Nepal. Indian Army TES 57 Marital Status Requirement The entry is restricted to unmarried male candidates. Selected candidates must undertake not to marry until they complete the training programme. A candidate who marries after applying will not be selected for training, even if successful in the selection process. Marriage during training can lead to discharge and recovery of the prescribed training expenditure. 🔔 Never Miss a Govt Job Again! ⚡ Get Custom Govt Job Alerts by Your Qualification (10TH | 12TH | Diploma | ITI | Graduate, Etc) Join Now
Important Links
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Selection Process
Selection for Indian Army TES 57 begins with shortlisting based on JEE Main 2026 CRL, followed by the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, medical examination and final merit list. The final merit list is based on SSB marks, subject to medical fitness, eligibility and vacancy availability. Application Shortlisting: The Indian Army will shortlist applicants based on JEE Main 2026 Common Rank List and the prescribed cut-off. SSB Interview: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a five-day SSB assessment. Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by the SSB will undergo a medical examination at a military hospital. Final Merit List: Merit will be prepared based on marks obtained in the SSB interview. Joining Letter: Medically fit candidates will receive joining instructions according to merit, eligibility and available vacancies. Indian Army TES 57 SSB Interview 2027 The TES-57 SSB interviews are tentatively expected between February and March 2027. The SSB assessment is conducted over five days and consists of two stages. Candidates who do not clear Stage I are sent back on the same day. The SSB assessment includes evaluation by psychologists, Group Testing Officers and Interviewing Officers. Indian Army TES 57 SSB Interview Centres SSB Centre State Prayagraj Uttar Pradesh Bhopal Madhya Pradesh Bengaluru Karnataka Jalandhar Punjab Selection centre allocation and interview instructions will be communicated to shortlisted candidates through the registered email address, SMS and official recruitment system. How Is the Indian Army TES 57 Final Merit List Prepared? The TES-57 final merit list is prepared on the basis of SSB marks. Higher academic qualifications, previous performance and NCC background do not provide additional merit-list weightage. Final joining depends on medical fitness, the candidate's merit position, fulfillment of eligibility conditions and available vacancies.