Indian Army technical recruitment, 2024. Indian Army has a release online application for candidates for permanent commission 10th, +2 technical entry scheme, TS course for 52nd commencing from July 2025. Eligible Indian candidate who have passed 10th, +2 examination with physics, chemistry, and mathematics subjects and appear JEE mains 2024 examination for the grant of permanent commission in the army after four years of basic military training and technical training. The last date for online registration is 6th November 2024.
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Breif Details About Indian Army Recruitment 2024:
Category
Description
Type of Entry
Technical Entry Scheme (TES-53) Jul 2025
Total Vacancies
90
Age
16½ and 19½ years as of 01 July 2025 (not born before 02 Jan 2006 and not after 01 Jan 2009, both days inclusive)
Open for
Unmarried Male
Education Qualification
10+2 Physics, Chemistry & Maths (aggregate 60% and above to apply) and appeared in JEE Mains
Selection Process
Application > Shortlisting > SSB > Medical > Merit List > Joining Letter
Date for publication of Cut-off % for shortlisting
Tentatively First week of Dec 2024
Likely duration and dates for SSB
Five days SSB between Jan to Mar 2025 (choice for SSB dates open for two weeks in Dec 2024)
Pre Commission Training Academy
Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
Duration of Training
4 years
Award of Degree
Engineering Degree
Stipend during Training
₹ 56,100/- p.m* (as is admissible to NDA cadets on completion of 3 years training)
Rank after Training
Lieutenant
Salary on Commissioning
CTC approx. ₹ 17-18 Lac per annum (Level 10)
Education Qualification:
Eligibility Criteria
Description
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed 10+2 Examination or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) from recognized education boards.
PCM Percentage Calculation
Eligibility for calculating PCM percentage will be based on marks obtained in Class XII only.
JEE Requirement
Candidates must have appeared in JEE (Mains) 2024.
Cost of Training:
Training Cost Details
Description
Stipend during Training
₹ 13,940/- per week (as of 2021), subject to updates as notified from time to time.
Duration of Stipend
The stipend is provided for the period of the candidate’s stay at the Cadet Training Wings/Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.
Cost Recovery Policy
The cost of training is borne by the State and will be recovered from candidates who withdraw for personal reasons.
Age Limit:
Category
Description
Age Eligibility
A candidate must not be below 16½ years and above 19½ years on the first day of the month in which the course is commencing.
Birth Date Range
The candidate should not be born before 2nd July 2005 and not after 1st July 2008 (both days inclusive).
Selection Process:
Selection Process Details
Description
Application Shortlisting
Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) reserves the right to shortlist applications based on a cut-off percentage.
Centre Allotment
After shortlisting, candidates will receive notification of their Selection Centre online. Candidates must log in to select their SSB dates on a first-come, first-served basis.
SSB Interview Locations
Candidates will undergo SSB at one of the Selection Centres: Allahabad (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka), or Kapurthala (Punjab).
SSB Interview Call Up
Call Up letters will be sent via registered e-mail and SMS. Allotment of the Selection Centre is at the discretion of the Directorate General of Recruiting.
Selection Procedure
Candidates will undergo a two-stage selection procedure. Those who clear Stage I will move to Stage II; those who fail Stage I will be returned on the same day.
Duration of SSB Interview
The SSB interview lasts five days. Further details are available on the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Medical Examination
Recommended candidates will undergo a medical examination conducted by a board of Male/Female doctors.
Joining Letter
Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit will receive a joining letter for training based on merit and available vacancies.
Bonds/Certificates
Selected candidates must execute all necessary bonds/certificates as prescribed for NDA entry under AI 53/78.
Arm/Service Allotment
Candidates must not object to the allotment of any Arm/Service in the interest of the organization upon final selection.
How to Apply Indian Army Recruitment 2024:
Application Process Details
Description
Application Portal
Eligible candidates must apply online through the Join Indian Army website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Application Opening Date
Applications open on 7th October 2024.
Required Information
Candidates must fill in their basic, personal, and educational details.
Document Upload
Candidates are required to upload photocopies of relevant documents and certificates.
Single Application Submission
Candidates must submit only one online application.
Application Closing Date
The closing date for submission of applications is 06/11/2024.
1. What is the age limit to apply for the Technical Entry Scheme (TES-53)?
The age limit is between 16½ and 19½ years as of 01 July 2025. Candidates should not be born before 02 January 2006 and not after 01 January 2009.
2. What educational qualifications are required for applying to TES-53?
Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and obtained a minimum aggregate of 60% marks from a recognized board. Additionally, they must have appeared for JEE Mains 2024.
3. What is the selection process for TES-53?
The selection process includes Application Submission, Shortlisting, SSB Interview, Medical Examination, and finally the Merit List for joining.
