Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026: The Directorate General Territorial Army of the Indian Army has released the official notification of Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 for Ex-Armed Forces Commissioned Officers. A total of 5 posts (Male – 4 and Female – 1) will be filled under this recruitment. Interested and eligible candidates can apply from 27 July 2026 to 25 August 2026.
Interview: September 2026 (exact date will be communicated by email)
Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 Application Fees
Gen/OBC/EWS: 00/-
SC/ST: 00/-
Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 42 Years
The important date for age calculation is 01/01/2026.
The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.
Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 Salary / Stipend
Selected candidates will be commissioned as Lieutenants.
Initial pay as per VII CPC Pay Matrix:
Pay Level-10
₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500
Military Service Pay: ₹15,500 per month
Upon future promotion, the pay scale will be as follows:
Captain – Level 10A
Major – Level 11
Lieutenant Colonel – Level 12A
Colonel – Level 13
Brigadier – Level 13A
During training or military service, the pay, allowances, and facilities will be provided at par with Regular Army Officers.
Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Interview by the Army Headquarters Selection Board (ASB)
Medical Examination
Police Verification
Final Selection
Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Eligibility
Only ex-Armed Forces Commissioned Officers are eligible.
Indian citizens (male and female).
Graduate from a recognized university.
Physically and medically fit.
Must be either gainfully employed or self-employed.
Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will only be accepted offline. Application Process:
Candidate Read the Official Notification Before
Download the form: Visit the official website or download it from the link below.
Fill out the form: Fill out the form carefully in block letters and provide correct personal, educational, and professional details.
Attach all documents: Include self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience letters, fee receipts, and proof of age (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.).
Paste a recent self-attested passport-size photograph and attach two additional photographs.
Keep a self-addressed envelope with a Rs. 10/- postal stamp.
Download the IAF (TA)-9 Part-1 Application Form from the Indian Army’s official website.
Fill out the application form in your own handwriting.
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
Send applications via India Post only.
Address:
Directorate General Territorial Army
Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence
4th Floor, ‘A’ Block
Ministry of Defence Office Complex
KG Marg
New Delhi – 110001
Training Information
Selected candidates must:
Complete Pre-Commission Training.
An Annual Training Camp of at least two months each year will be required.
Candidates will receive a commission in the Territorial Army only after completing the training.
Apply All Required Documents
Photograph (JPG Light Background)
Signature (JPG White Paper)
Qualification Certification
Domicile Certificate
Cast Certificate
Pan Card / Aadhar Card / Voter ID (ID Proof)
Full Address Details
All Files Self Attested
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