Applications Invited for Indian Army TES-54 Scheme
The Indian Army has officially invited applications for its Technical Entry Scheme (TES-54), targeting unmarried male candidates aspiring for a Permanent Commission. Eligible candidates must have completed their Class 12 education with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as core subjects and must have appeared for JEE (Main) 2025. This prestigious opportunity is aimed at young individuals who demonstrate academic excellence and a passion for serving the nation through the armed forces.
Eligibility Criteria and Legal Conditions
Applicants must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years of age, with birth dates falling between January 2, 2006, and January 1, 2009, inclusive. Additionally, candidates must not have faced debarment from any UPSC examination. They should also have a clean legal record, meaning they must not have been arrested, convicted by any criminal court, or have any ongoing legal proceedings against them. Meeting these standards ensures the Army selects only the most disciplined and qualified individuals.
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Commission and Academic Qualifications
Upon successful completion of the four-year training program, candidates will be awarded a Permanent Commission in the Indian Army. In addition, they will receive an Engineering degree; however, this academic qualification will not provide any ante-date seniority in their military career. The training is rigorous, and under the JNU Ordinance, cadets are permitted a maximum of two academic relegations. Any further academic failures may lead to their withdrawal from the program.
Stipend and Career Progression
During the training period, cadets will receive a monthly stipend of ₹56,100, aligning with the stipend provided to National Defence Academy (NDA) cadets. After the completion of training and formal commissioning, officers will receive salaries according to their ranks and be entitled to all applicable military benefits. This pathway offers not only financial support during training but also a promising and honorable career in the Indian Army.
The Indian Army has invited applications from unmarried male candidates under the Technical Entry Scheme (TES-54) for the award of Permanent Commission. Suitable candidates should have already passed their Class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) and sat for JEE (Main) 2025.
Applicants must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years old, with dates of birth not earlier than January 2, 2006 and not later than January 1, 2009, both dates inclusive. Applicants should not have been debarred from any UPSC examination, nor arrested, convicted by a criminal court, or proceeded against in any pending court case.
Type of commission and award of degree
Once they finish the four-year training course, cadets will be awarded Permanent Commission in the Indian Army. The selected candidates will also be given an Engineering degree, but no ante-date seniority will be given for the qualification. As per JNU Ordinance, two relegations on academic merits are allowed during training; any further relegations will lead to withdrawal.
Stipend and career progression
Cadets will be given a stipend of ₹56,100, which is the same as that for NDA cadets, for the first three years of training. After four years of training, they will be commissioned and will be given the pay scale corresponding to their rank.
