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Recruiting authorityIndian Army - Territorial Army
Last successful check14 Nov 2026
Last date25 Aug 2026
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  • Updated July 28, 2026 03:54 PM
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  • Applications closed on 25 August 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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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 Officer Recruitment 2026 - Overview

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationIndian Army - Territorial Army
PostTerritorial Army Officer (Provincial TA)
Total Vacancies5 (Male - 4, Female - 1)
Application ModeOffline (by India Post only)
Application Start Date27 July 2026
Last Date to Apply25 August 2026
Date of InterviewSeptember 2026 (firm dates by email)
Age Limit18 to 42 years
QualificationGraduate from a recognised university
Official Websitewww.indianarmy.nic.in

Territorial Army Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

S. No.Post NameNo. of Posts
1Territorial Army Officer - Male4
2Territorial Army Officer - Female1
  • 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.
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Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

CriteriaDetails
Eligible CandidatesOnly Ex Service Commissioned Officers (Army, Navy, Air Force)
NationalityCitizen of India (male and female); Gorkha subjects of Nepal and certain persons of Indian origin are also eligible under specified conditions
Age Limit18 to 42 years as on date of application
Educational QualificationGraduate from a recognised university
Physical StandardsMust be physically and medically fit in all respects (medical category S1H1A1P1E1)
Employment StatusMust 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

RankLevelPay Matrix (₹)Military Service Pay (₹)
LieutenantLevel 1056,100 - 1,77,50015,500
CaptainLevel 10A61,300 - 1,93,90015,500
MajorLevel 1169,400 - 2,07,20015,500
Lt ColonelLevel 12A1,21,200 - 2,12,40015,500
ColonelLevel 131,30,600 - 2,15,90015,500
BrigadierLevel 13A1,39,600 - 2,17,60015,500
  • 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.
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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
  • Candidates looking for more opportunities can also explore the latest Delhi Government Jobs across various departments. Applicants searching for openings closer to the NCR region can check New Delhi Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Ex-servicemen holding a graduate qualification can also browse more Ex-Servicemen Government Jobs and Defence Recruitment 2026 notifications matching their eligibility.
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Q3. How many vacancies are there in Territorial Army Recruitment 2026?

  • There are 5 vacancies for Provincial TA (4 Male, 1 Female), subject to change as per organisational requirement.

Q4. What is the age limit for Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026?

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

Q5. What is the application fee for Territorial Army Recruitment 2026?

  • No application fee is specified in the notification; the application form is free of cost.

Q7. What is the salary of a Territorial Army Officer?

  • A Lieutenant in the Territorial Army draws pay at Level 10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) plus Military Service Pay of ₹15,500, same as Regular Army Officers when embodied.

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