Indian Army Territorial Army Recruitment 2026 – Golden Opportunity for Ex-Service Commissioned Officers

Territorial Army Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

• Note: The interview date may be changed at the discretion of the competent authority.

Territorial Army Vacancy 2026 – Detailed Breakdown

• Vacancies are subject to change as per organizational requirement. Category-wise/reservation-wise break-up has not been provided in the official notification.

Educational Qualification

• Graduate from a recognized university.

Age Limit

• 18 to 42 years as on the date of application.

Physical Standards

• Must be physically and medically fit in all respects.

Territorial Army Salary Structure 2026 (7th CPC Pay Scale)

• Selected candidates are granted commission in the rank of Lieutenant (subject to TA Rule 20A). Pay and allowances are the same as Regular Army officers when embodied for training or military service. The pay matrix for various ranks is given below:
• Promotions up to Lt Colonel are by time scale; Colonel and Brigadier by selection.

Territorial Army Selection Process 2026

• No written exam – only an interview conducted by the Army Headquarters Selection Board (ASB).
• Interview venue: Directorate General Territorial Army, Integrated HQ of MoD, 4th Floor, 'A' Block, KG Marg, New Delhi.
• Limited number of candidates will be called for interview based on the number of applications.
• Call-up letters will be sent via email.
• Candidates who do not receive a call-up letter are considered not selected.

Documents Required for Territorial Army Recruitment 2026

• All original documents along with self-attested copies must be brought at the time of interview:
• Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-2 (filled in own handwriting)
• Educational certificates (Matric onwards)
• Physical fitness certificate from MBBS doctor
• Identity proof (Voter ID/PAN/Aadhar/Passport/Driving License)
• Domicile/residential proof
• Age proof (Matric/Senior Secondary mark sheet)
• Service certificate & NOC (if employed in Govt/PSU/Private)
• For self-employed: affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper, PAN card, character certificate
• Gazette notification (if name variation)
• Release Order & Release Medical Board Proceedings
• Income proof & ITR
• PAN Card, Aadhar Card
• Course certificates
• Discharge/Service Particular Booklet
• Additional certificates as per official notification

How to Apply for Territorial Army Recruitment 2026

• Apply offline only. Follow these steps:
• Download the application form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-1 from the official website indianarmy.nic.in (free of cost).
• Fill the form in your own handwriting.
• Attach Release Order and Photocopy of Release Medical Board Proceedings.
• Send the completed application via 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 it reaches on or before 25 August 2026.
• Incomplete or late applications will be rejected. No application from civilian candidates will be accepted.

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What is the salary for Territorial Army Officer?

• Salary ranges from ₹56,100 to ₹2,17,600 per month as per 7th CPC pay matrix, plus Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 per month.

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

• Applications must be sent offline via India Post. Download form IAF (TA)-9 from indianarmy.nic.in, fill it, attach required documents, and send to the Directorate General Territorial Army, New Delhi.

What documents are required at the time of interview?

• Original documents including educational certificates, release order, medical board proceedings, identity proof, income proof, PAN card, Aadhar card, and filled application form. See the full list above.

What is the age limit for Territorial Army Officer?

• Candidates must be between 18 and 42 years of age as on the date of application.