Hi,

You have very good chances for TES entry for Army (Technical Entry Scheme) in which top 20k candidates are shortlisted for SSB based on PCM.

Online Registration for four years B.Tech Degree course at the prestigious Indian Army under 10+2 B.Tech. Shortlisting of candidates for SSB will be based on ‘Class XII (PCM) percentage’ or ‘JEE (Main)’ rank.

While applying, the candidates will be offered the following two options to choose from for shortlisting:-

(a) Class XII (PCM) percentage

(b) JEE (Main) rank

Shortlisting for SSB :-

Equal number of candidates would be shortlisted for SSB from the two lists based on their merit in respective Cutoff criteria. However, if the response from either of the options is less, candidates from the other list will be considered for shortlisting.

Merit List :- Final induction will be on a common merit based on SSB marks.

Note :- Any candidate, who applies separately through both the options, will be disqualified from examination.

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS :-

Age. 17 to 19½ years {i.e. born between 02 Jan 1997 & 01 Jul 1999 (both dates inclusive)}.

Educational Qualification Passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 Pattern) or its equivalent from University/Board with at least 70% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and at least 50% marks in English (either in Class X or Class XII).

Physical Standards :-

(a) Height and Weight. Minimum height – 157 cms with correlated weight as per age.

(b) Eye Sight. The minimum acceptable vision standards for distant vision is 6/6, 6/9 correctable to 6/6, 6/6 with glasses. Should not be colour/night blind.

(c) Tattoo. Permanent body tattoos on any part of the body are permitted to candidates belonging to tribal communities/from tribal areas as declared by the Government of India. For other candidates permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face or forearms i.e. from inside of elbow to wrist end on the reverse side of palm/back (dorsal) side of hand. Details in this regard are available on the naval recruitment website: www. Join Indian Army.com

Note: – There will be no relaxation in Physical Standards

SELECTION PROCEDURE :-

(a) Candidates will be issued call up for Services Selection Board (SSB) based on their performance in Senior Secondary Education (10+2 equivalent) or JEE Ranks. Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Army) reserves the right to shortlist applications and to fix cut off percentage. No communication will be entertained on this account. SSB interviews for short listed candidates will be scheduled at Bangalore/Bhopal/Coimbatore/Visakhapatnam during Feb – May 16.

(b) Shortlisted candiates will be informed about their selection for SSB interview on their E-mail or thorugh SMS (provided by candidate in their application form).

(c) SSB interview will be conducted in two Stages. Stage I test consists of intelligence test, Picture Perception and Discussion test. Candidates who fail to qualify in Stage I will be routed back on the same day. Stage II tests comprises Psychological testing, Group testing and Interview which will last for 04 days.Successful candidates will thereafter undergo Medical Examination (approx duration 03-05 days)

(d) Candidates recommended by the SSBs and declared medically fit, will be selected for training in the order of an All India Merit List depending on the number of vacancies.

(e) Change of SSB venue for interview is not permissible.

(f) Any correspondence regarding change of SSB date is to be addressed to the Callup Officer of the concerned SSB on receipt of call up letter. Award of fresh dates for SSB would be subject to availability.

(g) No compensation will be paid in respect of any injury sustained as a result of tests.

(h) Return 3rd AC rail fare is admissible for the SSB interview, if appearing for the first time for this entry.

Hope this information helps you.

All the Best.