The Indian Army is inviting applications for the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-53), offering Permanent Commission for unmarried male candidates. Applicants must have passed 10+2 with 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and appeared in JEE Mains 2024. The age limit is between 16½ to 19½ years as of 1st July 2025. Selected candidates will undergo 4 years of training, receive a stipend of ₹56,100 per month, and be commissioned as Lieutenants with a starting salary in Pay Level 10. The application period is from 7th October to 6th November 2024.
1. Name of the Post
- Post: Lieutenant (on commissioning)
- Scheme: 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-53), granting Permanent Commission in the Indian Army.
2. Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 7th October 2024 (1200 Hrs)
- Closing Date: 6th November 2024 (1200 Hrs)
- SSB Interview Dates: Tentative from February/March 2025
- Course Commencement: July 2025
- Cut-off Marks Publication: Tentatively the first week of December 2024
3. Application Fee
- No application fee is mentioned for the TES-53 course.
4. Age Limit
- Candidates must be between 16½ to 19½ years as of 1st July 2025.
- Birth dates between 2nd January 2006 and 1st January 2009 (both inclusive).
5. Vacancies Available
- 90 vacancies (subject to change based on organizational requirements).
6. Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Must be an unmarried male citizen of India or a subject of Nepal or of Indian origin as specified.
- Educational Qualification: Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) with a minimum 60% marks. Candidates must have appeared in JEE Mains 2024.
- Medical Standards: Candidates must meet the physical and medical standards outlined on the official Army website.
7. Salary Details
- Stipend during training: ₹56,100/- per month.
- After commissioning, officers will receive a salary starting from ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 at Pay Level 10.
- Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 per month.
- Additional allowances like Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance, and others are provided.
8. How to Fill the Form
- Visit the official Army website: joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Click on the ‘Online Application’ button and fill in the required details.
- Ensure all entries are accurate, especially PCM percentages, as errors may result in rejection.
- Submit the form online before the closing date. Take two printouts of the application after submission, one for personal reference and the other for the SSB interview.
9. Selection Process
- Step 1: Shortlisting based on JEE Mains 2024 and academic performance.
- Step 2: Candidates will be called for the SSB Interview, which includes psychological, group testing, and personal interviews.
- Step 3: Medical examination for those who clear the SSB interview.
- Step 4: Candidates who are medically fit and merit-listed will receive a joining letter for training.
10. Training Duration
- Total Duration: 4 years.
- Phase 1: 3 years of basic military and engineering training at either CME Pune, MCTE Mhow, or MCEME Secunderabad.
- Phase 2: 1-year training at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun.
- Upon completion, candidates will receive an Engineering Degree.
11. Useful and Important Links
- Official Website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Download Notification: Click here
- Notification and Application: Available from 7th October 2024.
12. Other Important Points
- Candidates are advised to submit only one application and ensure that all details are accurate.
- Travel Allowance: First-time SSB interview attendees are eligible for AC III-tier train fare.
- Candidates must not marry during the training. Any breach may result in termination.