Indian Army TES 53 Notification 2025 (Out): Submit Your Application

Indian Army TES 53 Notification 2025 was issued by the Indian Army on 7 October 2024 for 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme - 53. Applications are invited from unmarried male candidates who have completed their 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) subjects and have appeared for the JEE (Mains) 2024 exam. Eligible candidates can apply for a Permanent Commission in the Indian Army under the Technical Entry Scheme (TES-53), as per the conditions detailed in the Indian Army TES 53 Notification 2025.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the Indian Army TES 53 Course from 7 October to 5 November 2024. Indian Army TES 53 Course will commence from July 2025. Candidates are advised to apply well in advance of the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues in the last minute. Scroll down this page to get updates on Indian Army TES 53 Notification 2025. 

Indian Army TES 53 Recruitment 2025  

Indian Army TES 53 Notification 2025 is out with all the required details such as the application process, selection process, eligibility criteria, vacancies etc that candidates must know before applying for the Indian Army TES 53. A total of 90 vacancies have been announced by the Indian Army through the Indian Army TES 53 Notification 2025. Upon successful completion of the 4-year course, cadets will be commissioned as Permanent Officers in the Indian Army with the rank of Lieutenant (Lt.).

Indian Army TES 53 Exam 2025: Overview

TES 53 2025 Application Dates are announced through the Indian Army TES 53 Notification 2025. Candidates must submit their online application by 5 November 2024. Check the below table for a concise summary of the Indian Army TES 53 Notification 2025:-

Indian Army TES 53 Important Dates 2025

Indian Army TES Application Link 2025 is activated on the Indian Army’s official website for interested and eligible candidates. Check the table below to know all the important dates mentioned in the Indian Army TES 53 Notification 2025:-

TES 53 2025 Recruitment: Important Links

Indian Army TES 53 Notification 2025 is available to download and the link to submit the Indian Army TES 53 Application Form is also activated on the official website of the Indian Army. Candidates need to submit their TES 53 Applications after carefully checking the Indian Army TES 53 Notification 2025. In case you are facing any trouble in applying for the Indian Army TES 2025, then you can check the below-table for direct links:-

Indian Army TES 53 2025 Vacancy

The Indian Army has announced vacancies for the TES 53 course through the Indian Army TES 53 Notification 2024. A total of 90 vacancies have been announced, though this number is provisional and may change based on the training capacity at the Cadets Training Wings. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending on organizational requirements at the time of the course.

Indian Army TES 53 Eligibility Criteria 2025 

Indian Army TES 2024 Eligibility criteria are outlined in the Indian Army Notification. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the notification for consideration for a Permanent Commission in the Army. Eligibility Criteria typically contain nationality, age limit and educational qualifications. Check this section carefully to know the eligibility criteria in detail:-

Nationality

A candidate must be an unmarried male and must fall into one of the following categories:

(i) A citizen of India,

(ii) A subject of Bhutan,

(iii) A subject of Nepal,

(iv) A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before 1 January 1962, to settle permanently,

(v) A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and certain East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia) or Vietnam intending to settle permanently in India. 

Note: Candidates falling under categories (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v) must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

Age Limit 

The required age limit for the Indian Army TES 53 course is mentioned in the Indian Army TES 53 Notification 2025. According to that candidates must be between 16½ and 19½ years old on the first day of the month in which the course begins. Specifically, candidates should be born between 02 January 2006 and 01 January 2009 (both dates inclusive). 

The date of birth provided in the Matriculation/Secondary School Examination certificate or an equivalent document will be the sole accepted proof of age, and no other documents will be considered. Once a date of birth has been entered into the records, it cannot be changed under any circumstances.

Educational Qualification

Educational Qualifications Required for Indian Army TES 53 are as follows:

1. Candidates must have completed their 12th grade or equivalent from a recognized state or central education board, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as subjects. They should have achieved a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in these subjects.
2. The eligibility percentage for PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) will be calculated based on the marks obtained in Class XII only.
3. Candidates must have appeared in the JEE (Mains) 2024.

Indian Army TES 53 Application Process

Eligible candidates interested in applying for Army TES 53 recruitment 2024 can follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official Indian Army website.

Step 2: On the homepage, the “Officers Entry Apply/Login” Tab will be displayed which will direct you to another page.

Step 3: If you are a new user, complete the registration process by providing the required information. Existing users can skip registration and proceed by logging in with their credentials.

Step 4: After logging in, carefully review all instructions provided before starting the application process.

Step 5: Fill in your basic information and upload the required documents such as your photograph, signature, ID proof, and any other necessary documents. 

Step 6: Click the submit button once all fields are completed. You should receive a confirmation email or message verifying the successful submission of your application.

Step 7: Print a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.

Application Fees 

There is no application fee for the Indian Army TES 53.

Indian Army TES 53 2024 Selection Process

Indian Army TES 53 Selection Process has been detailed in the Indian Army TES Notification 2024 and those who want to be selected for the Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme 53, should check the selection procedure carefully before applying. Look at the process detailed below:-

1. Shortlisting of candidates:- The Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) holds the authority to shortlist applications and determine cutoffs without providing any reasons. Once candidates are shortlisted, their Selection Centre allotment will be communicated through email. Following the centre allotment, firm SSB dates will be assigned to the candidates.
2. SSB Interview:- Only candidates who meet the cutoff criteria will be shortlisted and invited to undergo the SSB interview process. This will take place at one of the following Selection Centres: Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Bengaluru (Karnataka), or Jalandhar (Punjab). The SSB interview, conducted by a Psychologist, Group Testing Officer, and Interviewing Officer, will last for five days.
3. Medical Examination:- The candidates who are recommended by the SSB and are deemed medically fit will receive a Joining Letter for training based on their merit position and the number of vacancies available in the respective training programs. This is contingent upon fulfilling all eligibility criteria.

Indian Army TES Training Process 2024

The training for Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme 53 will span a total of 4 years. The training expenses are covered by the state and will be recouped from candidates withdrawing for personal reasons. The training fee for Indian Army TES 2024 is ₹13,940/- (as of 2021) and is subject to adjustment as notified periodically on a per-week basis. For a detailed view check the below points:-

(a) Phase-I: Integrated Basic Military Training & Engineering Training for three years at CME, Pune/MCTE, Mhow/MCEME, Secunderabad.

(b) Phase-II: Integrated Basic Military Training & Engineering Training for one year at IMA, Dehradun or designated PCTA (Pre Commission Training Academy).

(c) Degree Award: Upon successful completion of the 4-year training, candidates will be conferred with an Engineering degree. No retroactive seniority will be granted based on this degree. Throughout the training period, candidates may be relegated a maximum of two times for academic reasons as per the JNU Ordinance. Further relegation on academic grounds will result in withdrawal from training.

Indian Army TES 53 2024 Admit Card

The Indian Army TES 53 Admit Card 2024 will be released following the announcement of the SSB Interview dates by the Indian Army. Call Up letters for the SSB interview will be issued by the respective Selection Centres to candidates' registered email IDs and via SMS only. Once the admit cards are issued, updates will be provided on this page accordingly.

Indian Army TES 53 Result 2024 

Indian Army TES Final Selection Result 2024 will be declared once the merit list is prepared on the basis of SSB Interview and JEE Main Examination marks. Candidates are advised to be in touch with the official Indian Army Website to check the result. Once the TES 53 Result 2024 will be declared, we will provide you with the direct link to download the TES Result:-

Indian Army TES Result 2024 Link (Inactive)

Indian Army TES 53 2024 Merit List 

The final merit list will be posted on the Directorate General of Recruiting website prior to induction for pre-commissioning training. It's crucial to note that merely qualifying at the SSB interview does not ensure final selection. Merit will be determined based on the candidate's marks in the JEE Main examination and the SSB, with weighting decided by the Indian Army. Higher educational qualifications, past performances, NCC background, etc., do not influence the final merit list. Joining letters for pre-commission training at the Cadets Training Wings will be provided solely based on the availability of vacancies and the candidate's medical fitness.

Indian Army Promotion Criteria 2024

Indian Army TES 53 Promotion criteria are detailed through the Indian Army notification. Candidates can check the promotion criteria in detail from the table below:-

Indian Army TES 53 2024 Salary

Gentlemen cadets will receive a stipend of ₹56,100/- per month, which is equivalent to that of NDA cadets after completing 3 years of training. Upon completing 4 years of training, they will be commissioned as Lieutenants and entitled to the corresponding pay scale. Additionally, they will receive allowances such as Dearness Allowance and Kit maintenance allowance. The Military Service Pay (MSP) for officers from the rank of Lieutenant to Brigadier is fixed at ₹15,500/- per month. Below is a table detailing the pay scale: