Q1. What is PCM Entry in the Army?
A1) PCM means Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics studied candidates who can join the Army after 10+2 standard from State or Central Board of Examination.
PCM Entry is also called a Technical Entry Scheme(TES).
It is one of the best Entries for those who completed XIIth (12th/+2) standard with a minimum of 70% aggregate marks in three principal subjects such as Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.
The following advantages of this Entry are as under:
- No UPSC Examination or merit list by UPSC
- Direct Interview by Service Selection Centre
- The entire process of the selection is near about six months only
- Cut off marks for call up for interview based on your 12th standard Marks percentage on aggregate in PCM only.
- Enough time for preparation for SSB interview after submission of application.
- One year basic Military Training in Officers Training Academy, Gaya(Bihar).
- Three years of Engineering & its First Part will be done at MCEME or MCTE or CEME.
- Passing out Parade & commissioning as Lieutenant on completion of three years of Engineering.
- Rs 51,600/- fixed Stipend for four years, and the same will be paid on completion of training.
- All pay & allowance will start from last year of Engineering.
- The PCM entry officer (after passing Engineer Degree) will join in his choice of Regiment in 2nd year of commissioning.
Q2. Can I join Army Aviation through TES Entry?
A2) You may permit to opt for the choice of Arms based on the overall performance and vacancy of the particular arms and service of the Indian Army.
The Army Aviation officer is responsible for the helicopters & flying service. During the completion of training, the gentlemen candidates will place their choice of service he likes to join
Depend on the vacancy, and the gentleman will allow joining a Regiment or Corps including Army Aviation Corps.
Q3. What is the TES Entry of the Army?
A3) Technical Entry Scheme (TES) is those students who have completed 10+2(XIIth standard) in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics(PCM) with a minimum of 70% aggregate marks can apply for direct interview of SSB to become the Army Officer.
The cutoff marks of 10+2 Marks percentage will decide by every year depending on the vacancy of the particular course & year as per notification.
The selected candidates will undergo four years of Engineering Degree from Army College of Engineering in Mhow, Secunderabad & Pune.
Officers Training Academy(OTA), Gaya(Bihar) will responsible to conduct the first year of practice on Military Basic Training such as weapon training, Physical Training, Drill, and Military Tactics.
Q4. Can TES Entry cadets join IMA to become an officer in any other branch of the Indian Army(like Army Aviation, Infantry)?
A4.) TES Entry cadets will undergo one year of Military Basic Training such as Physical fitness, Drill, Weapon Training & Military studies.
The purpose of the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun & Officers Training Academy, Gaya are the same, including all training schedules.
Joining Arms and service of the Indian Army is depend on the overall performance of the cadets at the time of their passing out. The TES Entry officers can opt for any arms and services.
Q5. Which is a better entry, NDA & TES? How would you compare the level of training OTA, CEME, MCTE, MCEME with NDA- IMA?
A5) The candidate who clears the UPSC NDA examination and SSB(after any stream of 12th standard) will join NDA for three years of training.
During this period, he will study Bsc or BA at Jawahar Lal Nehru University. In the fourth year, he will join IMA for military training and become an Army officer on successful preparation.
At the same time, a TES Entry candidate can directly appear SSB, if he obtained more than 70% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics(PCM)in the XII Standard Examination.
The selected candidates will undergo one-year Military Basic Training at Officers Training Academy, Gaya(Bihar).
In the next four years, he will study Engineering, and he becomes an officer of the Indian Army in the 3rd year of Engineering.
The TES Entry is a better NDA because he will get an Engineering Degree on completion of training and a wider choice of join in the different groups & Regiments of the Indian Army.
Q6. How to apply TES Entry Scheme?
A6) applying for TES Entry is very simple online after completion of the 12th standard. The TES Entry scheme application & its procedure is available on the Army Web site & Indian Combat.
Q7. What is the cut off marks of TES Entry?
A7) In a general term and last few years, the cutoff marks are always above 70% aggregate marks in PCM.
However, it will decide to depend on the application of received at Army Headquarters through online & vacancy that exists in a particular course or year. The ideal cutoff marks may also always above 75-80% marks.
Q8. What is salary TES Entry Officer?
A8) Rs 56,100/- will be given (fixed Stipend) for the fourth year of training excluding expenditure on food, accommodation & studies. The same amount will get in a lump sum at the end of the fourth year or quarterly basis.
On commission(the beginning of the fourth year of Engineering degree or beginning of the fifth year of training), he will get full salary & allowance as same as the Army Officer commissioned from IMA or OTA(Chennai).
Q9. What is the eligibility for Army TES 44(2020)?
A9) The essential conditions for TES Entry -Course No 44, commencing from January 2021 are as follows:
(a) Age Limit – Age between 16 and a half years to 19 and a half years as of 01 July 2021. (The candidate should not be born before 02 July 2001 and not after 01 July 2004(both days inclusive).
(b) Education qualifications – 10+2 examination passed with a minimum aggregate of 70% marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics from recognized by State or Central board.
(c) Nationality. Indian, Nepal origin or nationality relaxation or Certificate issued by the Government of India.
(d) Physical and Medical standard – As specified by Army for all Entries of selection.
Q10. How many vacancies are released for TES 44 and How can I apply?
A10) Total vacancy for this course TES 44 is 90 and can be applied online via the Join Indian Army Official Website. At the latest by 09 September 2020.
Q11. What documents are required to carry to SSB on reporting?
A11) The following original documents are required to carry to SSB Centre for verifications are as under:
(a) Class Xth Mark sheet & Certificate showing Date of Birth.
(b) Class XIIth certificate.
(c) ID Proof (Aadhaar Card).
(d) Twenty copies of Passport copies.
(e) Self-certification for each Tattoo, if applicable.
(f) Medical Certificate on COVID-19 Free/Asymptomatic from Registered Medical Practioner with Name and Appointment.
(g) No-Risk Certificate.
(h) Undertaking certificate by candidate traveling under own arrangements (travel journey details).
(j) Certificate for having duplicate profiles/Registration IDs.
(k) Certificate for candidates who have submitted their original documents and Mark sheets for pursuing higher studies.
(m) Details of previous SSBs Interviews/Attempts.
(n) Travelling allowance form & application for change of address(If applicable).
Q12. How can a cadet in TES (10+2) choose their favorite service arms (engineers, signals, EME) in the Indian Army?
A12) Based on the first-year performance and individual aptitude, the Engineering stream will be allotted to the cadet, and accordingly he will join MCETE, Mhow, CME, Pune, MEME, Secunderabad.
All those interested/allotted cadets to pursue Mechanical & Electrical Engineering and will join in EME.
The telecommunication & Computer Engineer cadets will join in Signals & Civil, and other subjects studied cadets will join Military Engineering.
The cadets will get an option to join into other arms including Infantry & Armed. Their request for joining other arms instead of EME, Engineers, or Signals will decide by the Army Headquarters.
Q13. Are the TES army cadets given military training even after their one year at OTA Gaya?
A13) Military training is consists of physical, mental exercise, and various war-related training activities which are continued and constant in the service.
The intensity may differ to one place or one year may change. Otherwise, defence force personnel will carry out regular training, including military aspects.
The focus of academics studies at Technical College may have a little less military training to some extend. However, TES Entry cadets have also a curriculum of Military Training during their Engineering studies.
Q14. Why do cadets resign within a month from Officers Training Academy Gaya for TES?
A14) It is an individual decision to leave the training institution within a month as it rarely happens.
It is purely due to domestic or personal reasons only, and the same is in a standard case with the consent of the parents of cadets.
The present cost of training is Rs 8785/- per week(can be changed) will pay back and relief from the institution.
Q15. How is seniority decided between IMA and OTA GAYA (TES 10+2) cadets if they are getting commissioned at the same time?
A15) The seniority will be given on the overall order of merit of the three Technical Institutions(CEME, MCTE, MCCME).
In case the date of commission falls on the same day of passing out Parade (Very rarely happen), they will be placed en-block junior to IMA(NDA/ACC/DE course) but above TGC/UES course.
Q16 Is it true that TES entry cadets get Stipend for four years of training, as it is “pre-commission training”?
A16) The first four years of TES Entry(one year in OTA, Gaya & three years of Engineering at Military Technical Institutes(CEME, MCTE, MCCME) are treated as ‘Pre-commissioned Training’.
A fixed Stipend at a rate of Rs 56100/- per month will be given to the cadets during his fourth year (Third of the year of Engineering) (ie one year). He will become an officer on completion of the 4th year of training or third year of Engineering).
The fifth-year or last year of the Engineering period will consider as post-commission and entitled to get salary and other allowance entitled to the Lieutenant of Indian Army.