Indian Army Releases TES-56 Merit List, Recommends 104 Candidates for January 2027 Course
The Indian Army has released the merit list for the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES-56), recommending 104 candidates for the course scheduled to begin in January 2027. Training will take place at the Cadet’s Training Wing (CTW) and the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun.
The recommendations are based on candidates’ performance in Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews, medical fitness and eligibility. The TES entry route is for students who have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and appeared in JEE Mains. It offers eligible candidates a direct route to commissioned officer roles in the Army’s technical branches after their 10+2 education.
TES-56: Top 10 candidates
The first 10 names in the merit list, in order of All India Rank (AIR), are:
| AIR | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | AMAN BHANDARI |
| 2 | MIHIR SINGH |
| 3 | PARTEEK BALODA |
| 4 | ANSH ATUL GAIKWAD |
| 5 | GAURAV NATH |
| 6 | KOLEKAR ADITYA ABA |
| 7 | AD}TYA SINGH RATHORE |
| 8 | RAGHAV CHAUDHARY |
| 9 | ADHYAN MUKHOPADHYAY |
| 10 | HARSHIT HOODA |
The 10 candidates listed above have secured the highest ranks. Joining Letters (JLs) are expected to be issued soon, subject to the required checks and the availability of vacancies.
Next steps for recommended candidates
A place on the merit list does not remove the requirement to complete the joining formalities. The Army will issue Joining Letters subject to medical fitness and verification of original documents, including Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates. The process will also depend on available vacancies.
Candidates who have outstanding document requirements are advised to upload or submit the missing material promptly through the ‘Feedback Query’ module on the official website to avoid delays in joining.
The merit list begins the next stage of the process for the 104 recommended candidates as they await joining instructions and completion of the required checks.
