Indian Army Tes 55 Entry 2026 ,eligibility,application form and cut off

Indian Army TES 55 Entry: The application form will open next week for recruitment of JEE Qualified candidates for TEST 55 entry (10+2 Technical Entry Scheme) is a direct entry for young, unmarried male candidates who have passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) and appeared in JEE Mains 2025.

The application window opens for TES 55 on 14th October to 13th November 2025, and the course will commence in July 2026. There are 90 provisional vacancies for this entry in 2025.​

Test 55 Overview

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognized board with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) subjects, securing at least 60% aggregate marks in PCM.​
  Additionally, appearing in JEE (Main) 2025 is mandatory for shortlisting.​
• Vacancies: 90 provisional posts for the July 2026 batch.​
• Application Dates: Online application opens on 14th October 2025 and closes on 13th November 2025.​
• Written Test: there is no written test
• Selection Process: Shortlisting based on JEE Rank and PCM marks, SSB interview (Stage I & II), Medical Examination, and final Merit list.​​
• Training: Four-year training at various Army technical institutions, followed by commissioning as Lieutenant in the Indian Army.​
• Salary/Stipend: During training—₹56,100 per month; after commissioning—Pay Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) with various allowances.​

Cut Off Date of Birth

• For earlier course comparisons, TES-54 accepted DOB between 2 Jan 2006 and 1 Jan 2009, indicating that the Army consistently follows this 16.5–19.5 years criterion based on course commencement month.

Are Female or Married allowed?

No, It is only meant for male candidates and married males are not eligible for TES-55. The eligibility criteria clearly specify that only unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply for the Indian Army TES-55 Technical Entry Scheme. Candidates must also remain unmarried throughout the entire training period; marriage after application or during training will disqualify a candidate from selection or lead to discharge from training

How To Apply

• Applications must be submitted online at the Indian Army’s official portal: joinindianarmy.nic.in.​
• PCM marks should be entered accurately (up to two decimals, no rounding off).​

Few take Away

• The detailed notification, including specifics on the age cut-off, SSB dates, and final number of vacancies, will be available on the official Army recruitment portal.​
• Only candidates meeting all eligibility criteria, physical and medical standards will be shortlisted for SSB Interview.

The TES-55 selection process does not involve a written exam; instead, Indian Army will select candidates based on their JEE Mains 2025 scores and 12th (PCM) marks, followed by SSB Interview and Medical Examination. The actual SSB assessment is the main test, with no written “exam pattern” for shortlisting.​

Selection Process

• Shortlisting: Applications screening on basis of JEE Mains marks and Class 12 PCM percentage.​
• SSB Interview: The SSB is a 5-day process take place in Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar. It includes:
  • Stage I: Screening (Verbal, Non-verbal, and PPDT tests)
  • Stage II: Psychology tests, Group testing, Personal interview, and Conference.​
• Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by the SSB undergo a thorough medical check-up.​
• Final Merit List: Prepared on SSB performance (not JEE/12th marks), subject to medical fitness and training capacity.​

SSB Assessment Pattern

There is no standard “exam paper” in TES-55, but the SSB involves:

• Screening Day: Intelligence tests and Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PPDT).​
• Psychology Tests: Includes Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), Word Association Test (WAT), Situation Reaction Test (SRT), and Self-Description.​
• Group Tasks: Group discussions, military planning, outdoor tasks, and command tasks.​
• Interview: One-to-one interview with SSB officers.​
• Conference: Final assessment and recommendation by the complete SSB board.​

Key Points

• No written test for shortlisting—recruitment is based on academic and JEE performance, followed by SSB and medical.
• SSB focuses on leadership, psychological aptitude, communication, teamwork, and personality.​
• Only SSB recommended and medically fit candidates are eligible for the final training merit list
• After completing TES-55 training and commissioning, candidates will get the rank of Lieutenant in the Indian Army. The postings offered through TES Entry are in the Army’s technical arms and engineering branches, involving various technical and combat roles across India.