TrendPlus24Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Offline
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Indian Army - Territorial Army has released the Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 notification through the Army Headquarters Selection Board (ASB) for Ex-Armed Forces Commissioned Officers. A total of 5 Territorial Army Officer vacancies (4 for Male and 1 for Female candidates) have been announced under the Territorial Army Recruitment 2026. The recruitment is exclusively for former commissioned officers of the Army, Navy, and Air Force who wish to serve in a part-time military role while continuing their civilian profession.
Candidates 18 to 42 years of age who are graduates from a recognised university, are Ex-Service Commissioned Officers, gainfully employed, and medically fit are eligible to apply for these Territorial Army Officer vacancies. The offline application process for Territorial Army Recruitment 2026 commenced on 27-07-2026 and will remain open until 25-08-2026.
Candidates can download the official Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF and submit their offline application through the prescribed format using the direct links provided below in this article.
Territorial Army Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The Indian Army has released the Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification for Ex-Armed Forces Commissioned Officers through the Army Headquarters Selection Board (ASB) - 2026. A total of 5 vacancies (4 for Male and 1 for Female candidates) have been announced for the Territorial Army Officer (Provincial TA) post. The notification includes complete details regarding eligibility, vacancies, salary, selection process, required documents, and application procedure. Eligible ex-servicemen can submit their offline applications from 27 July 2026 to 25 August 2026 through India Post.
Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Army - Territorial Army |
| Post | Territorial Army Officer (Provincial TA) |
| Total Vacancies | 5 (Male - 4, Female - 1) |
| Application Mode | Offline (by India Post only) |
| Application Start Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 August 2026 |
| Date of Interview | September 2026 (firm dates by email) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 42 years |
| Qualification | Graduate from a recognised university |
| Official Website | www.indianarmy.nic.in |
Territorial Army Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
A total of 5 vacancies have been announced for Provincial Territorial Army. The organisation has clarified that vacancies are subject to change as per requirement.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Territorial Army Officer - Male | 4 |
| 2 | Territorial Army Officer - Female | 1 |
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Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligible Candidates | Only Ex Service Commissioned Officers (Army, Navy, Air Force) |
| Nationality | Citizen of India (male and female); Gorkha subjects of Nepal and certain persons of Indian origin are also eligible under specified conditions |
| Age Limit | 18 to 42 years as on date of application |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate from a recognised university |
| Physical Standards | Must be physically and medically fit in all respects (medical category S1H1A1P1E1) |
| Employment Status | Must be gainfully employed at the time of application |
Note: Serving members of the Regular Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, GREF, and para-military forces are not eligible to apply.
Territorial Army Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 42 years, as on the date of application
- The upper age limit may be relaxed at the discretion of the Chief of the Army Staff
Territorial Army Officer 2026 Salary Structure
Pay and allowances for Territorial Army Officers, when embodied for training or military service, are the same as those admissible to Regular Army Officers of equivalent rank, as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.
| Rank | Level | Pay Matrix (₹) | Military Service Pay (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | 56,100 - 1,77,500 | 15,500 |
| Captain | Level 10A | 61,300 - 1,93,900 | 15,500 |
| Major | Level 11 | 69,400 - 2,07,200 | 15,500 |
| Lt Colonel | Level 12A | 1,21,200 - 2,12,400 | 15,500 |
| Colonel | Level 13 | 1,30,600 - 2,15,900 | 15,500 |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | 1,39,600 - 2,17,600 | 15,500 |
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Terms and Conditions of Service
- Territorial Army is a part-time commitment with mandatory two months of training every year and does not offer a full-time career
- Service does not guarantee pension; it is subject to embodied service as per organisational requirement
- Commission is granted in the rank of Lieutenant, subject to fulfilling TA Rule 20A
- Promotion up to Lieutenant Colonel is by time scale; promotion to Colonel and Brigadier is by selection
- Candidates undergo Pre-Commission Training and are commissioned only on its successful completion
Territorial Army Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
No application fee has been specified in the notification. The application form is available free of cost for download from the official website.
Territorial Army Officer 2026 Selection Process
- Screening and interview by the Army Headquarters Selection Board (ASB) at Directorate General Territorial Army, New Delhi
- Number of candidates called for interview depends on total applications received and vacancies to be filled
- Recommended candidates undergo Medical Examination at Armed Forces Clinic, New Delhi
- Final selection is subject to Police Verification
There is no written examination for this recruitment; selection is through interview only.
Documents Required for Territorial Army Recruitment 2026
- Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-2, filled in own handwriting
- All educational qualification certificates (from Matriculation onwards)
- Latest physical fitness certificate from a registered MBBS doctor
- Photo identity proof (Voter ID / PAN Card / Aadhaar Card / Passport / Driving Licence)
- Domicile / residential proof
- Proof of age (Matriculation / Senior Secondary certificate)
- Service certificate and No Objection Certificate from current employer (as applicable)
- Affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper (for self-employed candidates)
- Copy of Release Order and Release Medical Board Proceedings
- PAN Card and Aadhaar Card copies
- Copies of certificates of all additional courses completed
- Discharge / Service Particulars Booklet
- Copy of latest filed Income Tax Return (ITR)
How to Apply for Territorial Army Recruitment 2026
- Download the Application Form (IAF (TA)-9 Revised, Part-1) from www.indianarmy.nic.in free of cost
- Fill the form completely in your own handwriting
- Attach a photocopy of the Release Order and Release Medical Board Proceedings
- Send the completed application by India Post only to: Directorate General Territorial Army, Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence, 4th Floor, 'A' Block, Ministry of Defence Office Complex, KG Marg, New Delhi - 110001
- Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 25 August 2026
Territorial Army Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Applications sent by any mode other than India Post will not be accepted
- Incomplete, ineligible, or late applications received after 25 August 2026 will be rejected without intimation
- Applications from civilian candidates will not be accepted and will be rejected without intimation
- No request for change of interview date will be entertained
- Admission to the interview is purely provisional, subject to meeting all eligibility conditions
- Concealment of information or furnishing false particulars will lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage
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