The minimum educational qualification required for this position is 12th Pass (PCM) + JEE Mains 2026 (refer to the official notification for the exact discipline, stream or trade required). Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, provided they can produce the marksheet at the document verification stage.
Nationality requirement: the candidate must be a citizen of India (or hold the eligibility documents specified by the recruiting body). This is an All-India recruitment, so eligible candidates from any state of India may apply.
At a glance
OrganizationIndian Army — Adjutant General's Branch
CategoryLatest Jobs
Post / examIndian Army TES-56 Officer Cadet 2026 – 90 Vacancies Open
Indian Army — Adjutant General's Branch has released the latest jobs update for Indian Army TES-56 Officer Cadet 2026 – 90 Vacancies Open.
90 total vacancies are on offer.
Last Date to Apply: 12 Jun 2026 — don't miss the deadline.
Apply or check online through the official portal — direct links are below.
Overview
Indian Army — Adjutant General's Branch has officially announced the recruitment for Indian Army TES-56 Officer Cadet 2026 – 90 Vacancies Open. A total of 90 vacancies have been opened in this recruitment cycle. Candidates who meet the 12th Pass (PCM) + JEE Mains 2026 eligibility can apply through the official portal before 12 Jun 2026.
Selected candidates will be placed in the Pay Level 10: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 + MSP ₹15,500/month pay scale, along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other applicable allowances as per government rules.
Always confirm the final details in the official notification — it is the binding source for eligibility, dates, and fees.
Why apply for this post
Indian Army — Adjutant General's Branch careers carry the responsibility and respect that comes with serving India's defence and strategic sectors. Pay is governed by central rules with additional service-specific allowances, lifetime medical coverage for self and family, and a strong post-service pension — alongside the personal satisfaction of national service.
The starting pay scale for this post is Pay Level 10: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 + MSP ₹15,500/month. Salaries increase through annual increments and time-bound promotions, and the package includes Dearness Allowance (revised twice a year), House Rent Allowance based on posting city, and other government benefits applicable to the cadre.
Vacancy details
90
total posts (approx). Category-wise reservation and post-wise breakup are listed in the official notification.
Salary / pay scale
Pay Level 10: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 + MSP ₹15,500/month — plus DA, HRA & allowances. Final in-hand pay depends on posting and deductions.
Vacancy breakdown (category-wise)
Officer Cadet (TES-56) — Open Merit90
Physical standards (PST / PET)
Height (male)167–170 cm
Height (female)152–157 cm
Chest (male)80 cm + 5 cm expansion
Running1.6 km in ~5–6 min (male) · 800 m (female)
Documents required
Class 10 (Matriculation) Certificate for date of birth proof
Class 12 Mark Sheet showing PCM aggregate percentage
JEE (Mains) 2026 Admit Card / Application Number
Passport-size photograph in prescribed format
Scanned signature in prescribed format
Unmarried status declaration / affidavit
How to apply
The entire application is online — candidates register on the official portal, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee online, and download the confirmation. Follow the numbered steps below carefully, because once submitted most fields cannot be edited.
The Last Date to Apply for this application is 12 Jun 2026. We strongly recommend completing the application at least 2-3 days before the deadline — the official portal usually sees heavy load on the last day, and payment-gateway timeouts in the final hours can cause submissions to fail.
1Open the official recruitment portal at joinindianarmy.nic.in and locate the TES-56 Officer Cadet 2026 application link.
2Register with your active email ID and mobile number; use the login credentials sent to complete your profile.
3Enter your Class 12 PCM percentage to two decimal places (no rounding) and your JEE (Mains) 2026 Application Number accurately.
4Upload all required documents — photograph, signature, mark sheets — in the prescribed format and size.
5Review every field carefully before final submission; errors at this stage may invalidate your application.
6Submit the completed form before 12 Jun 2026 at 1200 hrs and retain the submission confirmation for your records.
Selection process
The selection process is conducted in 4 stages: JEE (Mains) 2026 CRL-based Shortlisting, SSB Interview (5-day, two-stage process), Special Medical Board Examination and Final Merit List Preparation & Allotment to Cadets Training Wing. Candidates must clear each stage to be eligible for the next, and the final merit list is prepared on the combined performance across all stages. Detailed marking schemes, qualifying cut-offs, and any tie-breaker rules are listed in the official notification linked above.
JEE (Mains) 2026 CRL-based ShortlistingSSB Interview (5-day, two-stage process)Special Medical Board ExaminationFinal Merit List Preparation & Allotment to Cadets Training Wing
Preparation tips
1Aim for the highest possible JEE Mains CRL rank — the Army cut-off changes each year and a stronger rank gives you better SSB centre options.
2Begin SSB preparation early: practice OIR tests, picture perception exercises, group discussions, and personal interviews.
3Maintain physical fitness — a daily regimen of running, push-ups, pull-ups and obstacle drills will help you clear the physical fitness tests during training.
4Keep all documents — Class 12 marks, JEE Mains application number, and photographs — ready before the application window closes on 12 Jun 2026.
5Verify your date of birth carefully; you must be born between 01 Jul 2007 and 01 Jul 2010 to be age-eligible for this entry.
The online application window for Indian Army TES-56 2026 closes on 12 June 2026 at 1200 hrs. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.
There are 90 Officer Cadet vacancies available under the TES-56 (10+2 Technical Entry Scheme) for the January 2027 course.
No. There is no separate Army-conducted written examination. Shortlisting is done purely on the basis of your JEE (Mains) 2026 Common Rank List (CRL), followed by an SSB Interview and medical examination.
You must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) securing at least 60% aggregate in PCM, and must have appeared in JEE (Mains) 2026. Only unmarried male candidates are eligible.
Candidates must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years of age as on 01 January 2027, meaning your date of birth must fall between 01 July 2007 and 01 July 2010 (both dates inclusive).
On commissioning, you draw Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month) plus Military Service Pay (MSP) of ₹15,500 per month, along with DA and various service allowances.
All applications must be submitted online through the official Indian Army recruitment portal at joinindianarmy.nic.in. There is no offline application mode.
The January 2027 course commences on 01 January 2027. Selected cadets are allotted to one of three Cadets Training Wings — CME Pune, MCTE Mhow, or MCEME Secunderabad — for the first three years, followed by IMA Dehradun in the fourth year.
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