Indian Army TES 55 Entry: Eligibility, Process, and Complete Guide for 2025

If you dream of wearing the Indian Army uniform and serving the nation as a Commissioned Officer, the Technical Entry Scheme (TES) 55 is your golden opportunity after completing 10+2 (PCM). The TES Entry 2025 allows young aspirants to join the prestigious Indian Army without appearing for the NDA written exam.

In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know — from eligibility criteria and selection process to training details and preparation tips — for the Indian Army TES 55 Entry 2025.

🔰 What is Indian Army TES Entry?

The Technical Entry Scheme (TES) is a permanent commission entry for 10+2 pass candidates with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM). Through TES, candidates are selected for technical officer training at premier Indian Army training academies and later commissioned as Lieutenants.

🧾 Eligibility Criteria for TES 55 Entry 2025

Before applying, make sure you meet the TES 55 eligibility criteria:

1. Nationality

• Must be an Indian citizen.

  
  

2. Age Limit

• Minimum: 16½ years

• Maximum: 19½ years

• Candidate must not be born before 1 July 2006 and not after 1 July 2009 (tentatively).

  
  

3. Educational Qualification

• Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

• Must have a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in PCM.

• Must have appeared in JEE (Main) 2025.

🧭 Selection Process for TES 55 Entry 2025

The selection process is multi-stage and focuses on identifying potential officers with technical and leadership qualities.

Step 1: Shortlisting

• Candidates are shortlisted based on JEE (Main) score and PCM percentage.

• Only shortlisted candidates receive SSB Interview calls.

  
  

Step 2: SSB Interview

• Conducted in two stages over five days at SSB centres like Allahabad, Bhopal, Bangalore, and Kapurthala.

  • Stage I: Screening test (includes OIR and PPDT).

  • Stage II: Psychological tests, group tasks, and personal interview.

    
    

Step 3: Medical Examination

• Candidates recommended by SSB undergo a detailed medical exam to ensure fitness for service.

Step 4: Final Merit List

• Based on SSB performance and medical status, a final merit list is prepared.

• Selected candidates receive joining letters for training.

🎓 Training Details

📍 Training Academy:

• Cadets Training Wing, College of Military Engineering (CME), Pune

• Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow

• Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME), Secunderabad

  
  

📆 Duration:

• 5 years total training

  • 1 year: Basic Military Training at OTA Gaya

  • 4 years: Technical Training at CME/MCTE/MCEME

After successful completion, candidates are commissioned as Lieutenants in the Indian Army.