Indian Army TES 54 Recruitment 2025

Indian Army TES 54 Recruitment 2025 – Notification, Online Form for 90 Posts

Indian Army TES 54 Recruitment 2025: Indian Army 10+2 TES Technical Entry Notification 2025 Out on 13th May 2025. The Indian Army invites online applications from unmarried male candidates for the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-54), commencing January 2026. This Permanent Commission entry offers 90 provisional vacancies for candidates who have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and appeared in JEE (Mains) 2025. Online Applications are accepted from 13th May 2025 to 12th June 2025 via www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.

Entry Scheme	10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-54)
Total Vacancies	90 (Provisional)
Age Limit	16½ to 19½ years (Born between 02/07/2006 and 01/07/2009)
Salary	₹ 56,100/- p.m. (Stipend during training); CTC ₹ 17-18 Lakh p.a. (Lieutenant)
Educational Qualification	10+2 with PCM (60% aggregate) + JEE (Mains) 2025
Selection Process	Shortlisting, SSB Interview, Medical Exam, Merit List
Application Period	13/05/2025 to 12/06/2025
Training Location	CME Pune, MCTE Mhow, MCEME Secunderabad, IMA Dehradun

Indian Army TES-54 Vacancy 2025: Details

Entry Scheme	No. of Vacancies
10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-54)	90 (Provisional)

Age Limit:

Candidates must be aged between 16½ and 19½ years as on 01/01/2026 (born between 02/07/2006 and 01/07/2009, inclusive). Only the date of birth recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate is accepted. No changes to the recorded date of birth are permitted.

Eligibility Criteria for Indian Army TES 54 Recruitment 2025:

✔️ Nationality: Unmarried male candidates who are citizens of India, subjects of Nepal, or persons of Indian origin from specified countries (with eligibility certificate, if required).
✔️ Educational Qualification: Passed 10+2 (Matric with 12th Class) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) with a minimum 60% aggregate from recognized boards. Must have appeared in JEE (Mains) 2025. PCM percentage must be exact up to two decimal places, without rounding off.
✔️ Other Conditions: Candidates must not have been debarred by UPSC, arrested, convicted, or involved in any court case. They must remain unmarried until training completion.
✔️ Physical Standards: Minimum standards include 2.4 km run in 10:30 minutes, 40 push-ups, 6 pull-ups, 30 sit-ups, squats (2 sets of 30), lunges (2 sets of 10), and basic swimming knowledge.

Training and Degree:

✔️ Duration: 4 years (3 years at Cadets Training Wing + 1 year at Indian Military Academy, Dehradun).
✔️ Locations: Phase-I at CTW (CME Pune, MCTE Mhow, or MCEME Secunderabad); Phase-II at IMA, Dehradun.
✔️ Engineering Streams: Civil & Mechanical (Pune), Telecom & IT (Mhow, Dual Degree), Electrical & Mechanical (Secunderabad).
✔️ Degree: Engineering Degree awarded upon completion. Maximum two relegations allowed on academic grounds; further relegations lead to withdrawal.
✔️ Cost: ₹ 13,940/- per week (as of 2021), borne by the state but recoverable if withdrawn for personal reasons.

Selection Process for Indian Army TES 54 Recruitment 2025:

✔️ Shortlisting: Applications screened based on JEE (Mains) 2025 CRL; cut-off published tentatively in the first week of July 2025.
✔️ SSB Interview: Shortlisted candidates attend a 5-day SSB at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar (Aug-Sep 2025). Two-stage process: Stage I elimination, Stage II for qualifiers. No compensation for injuries during SSB.
✔️ Medical Exam: Conducted at military hospitals for SSB-recommended candidates.
✔️ Merit List: Based solely on SSB marks. Joining letters issued per vacancy and medical fitness.
✔️ CTW Choice: Candidates select three CTW preferences (Pune, Mhow, Secunderabad); final allocation by Indian Army, no changes allowed.

Salary and Benefits for Indian Army TES 54 Recruitment 2025:

✔️ Stipend: ₹ 56,100/- p.m. during training (IMA only).
✔️ Lieutenant Salary: Level 10 (₹ 56,100–₹ 1,77,500), CTC approx. ₹ 17-18 Lakh p.a., including MSP (₹ 15,500/- p.m.), Dress Allowance (₹ 25,000/- p.a.), and other allowances (Dearness, Transport, Children Education, Hostel Subsidy).
✔️ Insurance: ₹ 15 Lakh cover during training (₹ 7,200/- premium); ₹ 1 Cr cover post-stipend (₹ 10,000/- monthly subscription).
✔️ Promotions: From Lieutenant to General, based on service duration and selection.

How to Apply for Indian Army TES 54 Recruitment 2025:

➢ Eligible Interested candidates fill Online Application Form through joinindianarmy.nic.in from 13/05/2025 (12:00 HRS) to 12/06/2025 (12:00 HRS).
➢ Fill details accurately, including JEE (Mains) 2025 application number and exact PCM percentage (up to two decimals).
➢ Submit application after each edit; no changes allowed post-closing.
➢ Print two copies of the application (available 30 mins after closing) with Roll Number. Carry one self-attested copy to SSB with:
1. Original and two self-attested copies of Class 10th certificate/marksheet (DOB proof).
2. Original and two self-attested copies of Class 12th certificate/marksheet.
3. Original ID proof.
4. Copy of JEE (Mains) 2025 result.
5. 20 self-attested passport-size photographs.

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Important Dates for Indian Army TES 54 Recruitment 2025:

Online Application Opens	13/05/2025 (12:00 HRS)
Online Application Closes	12/06/2025 (12:00 HRS)
Cut-off Publication	First Week of Jul 2025 (Tentative)
SSB Interview	Aug-Sep 2025 (Tentative)