Indian Army Invites Applications for Technical Entry Scheme 2025

The Indian Army is inviting applications for the Technical Entry Scheme (TES-54) for unmarried males who have completed Class 12 with PCM and JEE (Main). Candidates must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years old and not have been debarred from UPSC exams. On successful completion of the four-year course, cadets will be granted Permanent Commission in the Indian Army and receive a stipend of Rs 56,100.

The Indian Army has officially announced the commencement of the recruitment process for the Technical Entry Scheme (TES) 54th Course, scheduled to commence in January 2026. This prestigious opportunity is open to unmarried males who have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) and have appeared for the JEE (Main) 2025 examination. Candidates must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years old and not debarred from appearing in UPSC exams.

The TES 54 Notification, released on May 13, 2025, outlines the complete details of this exciting opportunity. Candidates can apply online through the official website, www.joinindianarmy.nic.in, until June 12, 2025. The selection process involves multiple stages, including shortlisting, Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, document verification, medical examination, and merit list announcement.

Successful candidates will be appointed to the post of Lieutenant and will undergo a rigorous four-year training program at the Cadet’s Training Wing (CTW) and Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. Upon successful completion, they will be granted Permanent Commission in the Indian Army and receive a stipend of Rs 56,100 per month (as admissible to NDA cadets after 3 years of training). The approximate salary on commissioning is Rs 17-18 Lakhs per annum (Level 10 in Pay matrix, excluding free medical cover & travel benefits).

The vacancies for the TES 54 Course are 90, and the selection process is designed to identify the most capable and dedicated candidates who possess the necessary skills and qualities to become officers in the Indian Army. Candidates should focus on key areas such as personality development, aptitude and reasoning, communication skills, and physical fitness to enhance their performance in the SSB interview.

References:
[1] https://www.ssbcrack.com/2025/05/tes-54-notification-technical-entry-scheme-indian-army.html
[2] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/when-supreme-court-praised-colonel-sofiya-qureshi-in-granting-permanent-commission-to-women-army-officers/articleshow/120989272.cms