DefenceAll IndiaChecked 14 Jul 2026

Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme (TES) 54th Course – Commissioning July 2027 Recruitment 2026

Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme (TES) 54th Course for 90 vacancies — commissioning at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun in July 2027. TES is the premier direct entry route from Class 12 Science to a commissioned Army Technical Officer career WITHOUT any UPSC/written exam. Selection is purely on Class 12 PCM merit followed by SSB Interview and medical.

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Recruitment Summary

Organization
Indian Army
Post Name
Technical Entry Scheme (TES) 54th Course – Commissioning July 2027
Total Vacancies
90
Qualification
Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry & Maths (PCM) – minimum 60% in PCM. Appearing students eligible.
Last Date
07-08-2026
Location
All India
Age Limit
16.5 to 19.5 years as on 01-01-2027. Born between 02-Jul-2007 and 01-Jan-2011.
Salary / Pay
Lieutenant rank on commissioning: Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500) + Military Service Pay (Rs. 15,500) + all officer benefits.
Application Fee
Nil.

Vacancy Details

PostVacancies
Technical Entry Scheme (TES) 54 – Lieutenant (Technical Corps)90

Exam / Selection Pattern

  • No written exam — shortlisting is purely on Class 12 PCM marks. High PCM % (85%+) dramatically improves chances.
  • SSB Interview (5 days): OIR test, PPDT, TAT, WAT, SRT, SDT (Psychological), GTO Tasks (Group), Personal Interview with Board President.
  • Medical at designated Military Hospitals after SSB recommendation.

Selection Process

  1. 1Online registration at joinindianarmy.nic.in
  2. 2Shortlisting based on Class 12 PCM aggregate percentage (no written exam)
  3. 3Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview – 5 days
  4. 4Medical Examination at Military Hospital
  5. 5Final merit and joining IMA, Dehradun in July 2027

How to Apply

  1. 1.Visit joinindianarmy.nic.in and open TES 54 application link.
  2. 2.Register with Class 12 PCM details (or appearing status).
  3. 3.Submit before 07 August 2026.

Important Notes

  • TES is the fastest Class 12 to Army Officer route — no separate written exam, just SSB. 4-year training at IMA leads to permanent commission.
  • A PCM percentage above 85% is strongly recommended for shortlisting. Prepare SSB separately alongside board result.