Age Limit for Indian Army Technical Entry-54 Recruitment 2025

Candidates must be between 16½ and 19½ years as of January 1, 2026 (born between July 2, 2006, and July 1, 2009, inclusive).

Note: No age relaxation is provided. Only the date of birth in the Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate is accepted.

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Educational Qualification for Indian Army Technical Entry-54 Recruitment 2025

Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) with a minimum aggregate of 60% from a recognized board and must have appeared in JEE Mains 2025.

Additional Eligibility

• Nationality: Unmarried male candidates who are Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal, or persons of Indian origin from specified countries with a certificate of eligibility.
• Marital Status: Candidates must remain unmarried during training. Marriage during training leads to discharge and liability to refund training costs.
• Medical Standards: Candidates must meet the Army’s medical and physical standards (visit joinindianarmy.nic.in).
• Other: Candidates must not have been debarred by UPSC, arrested, or convicted in a criminal court.

Application Fee for Indian Army TES-54 Recruitment 2025

No application fee is required for the TES-54 entry.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: May 13, 2025, at 12:00 HRS
• Online Application End: June 12, 2025, at 12:00 HRS
• Cut-off Marks Publication: First week of July 2025 (Tentative)
• SSB Interview: August to September 2025

Selection Process for Indian Army TES-54 Recruitment 2025

The selection process includes the following stages:

1. Application Shortlisting: Based on JEE Mains 2025 CRL and PCM percentage.
2. SSB Interview: Five-day process at Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, or Jalandhar, including psychological tests, group tasks, and interviews.
3. Medical Examination: At a military hospital for recommended candidates.
4. Merit List: Based solely on SSB marks, followed by joining letter issuance.

Salary Details for Indian Army TES-54 Recruitment 2025

During Training: Stipend of ₹56,100/- per month at IMA.

After Commissioning: Starting salary as Lieutenant (Level 10) with CTC of approximately ₹17-18 lakh per annum, including:

• Basic Pay: ₹56,100/- to ₹1,77,500/-
• Military Service Pay: ₹15,500/- per month
• Allowances: Dearness, Dress (₹25,000/- annually), Transport, Children Education, Hostel Subsidy, and Risk & Hardship allowances.

Promotion Path: From Lieutenant to General, with pay levels up to ₹2,50,000/- (fixed) for Chief of Army Staff.

Important Links

• Official Website
• Apply Online (Available from May 13, 2025)
• Medical Standards

Apply for Indian Army TES-54: Basic Steps

The Technical Entry Scheme (TES-54) application is online-only via www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Here’s how to apply with the basic details needed:

Eligibility Check

• Who Can Apply: Unmarried male candidates.
• Age: 16½ to 19½ years as of January 1, 2026 (born between July 2, 2006, and July 1, 2009).
• Education: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) with minimum 60% aggregate.
• JEE Mains: Must have appeared in JEE Mains 2025.

Application Steps

1. Visit Website: Go to www.joinindianarmy.nic.in between May 13, 2025, 12:00 HRS and June 12, 2025, 12:00 HRS.
2. Click Apply: Select the ‘Online Application’ button for TES-54.
3. Fill Details:
   • Name, date of birth (as per 10th certificate).
   • PCM percentage (exact, up to two decimals, e.g., 82.75%).
   • JEE Mains 2025 application number.
   • Email, mobile number, and address.
4. Submit: Review and submit the form. You can edit until June 12, 2025, but must resubmit after changes.
5. Print Form: After submission, wait 30 minutes post-deadline for Roll Number. Print two copies of the application. Self-attest one for SSB; keep the other.

Documents for SSB (If Shortlisted)

• Self-attested application copy with Roll Number.
• Originals: 10th certificate/mark sheet, 12th certificate/mark sheet, ID proof, JEE Mains 2025 result.
• Two self-attested photocopies of above documents.
• 20 self-attested passport-size photos.

Key Points for Indian Army TES-54 Recruitment 2025

• No Fee: Application is free.
• One Application: Multiple submissions lead to cancellation.
• Accuracy: Incorrect PCM percentage or JEE details will cause rejection.
• Updates: Check email/SMS for SSB details (August–September 2025).