The Indian Army has officially announced the Territorial Army Recruitment 2026 for passionate and eligible Indian citizens. This is a golden opportunity for graduates who wish to serve the nation as a Commissioned Officer without leaving their primary civilian job. The online application process for Territorial Army Officer Vacancies 2026 will start on 20th April 2026. Candidates looking for government jobs in the defense sector should check the complete eligibility, important dates, and selection process below.
Territorial Army Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 12 Officer Posts
Company Name
Indian Army - Territorial Army Directorate
Post Name
Territorial Army Officer (Commissioned in the rank of Lieutenant)
Number of Posts
Total Vacancies: 12 (Male: 11, Female: 01)
Vacancy Details
As per the official Territorial Army Notification 2026, a total of 12 vacancies are available for the post of Lieutenant. Out of these, 11 positions are reserved for male candidates and 01 for female candidates. Candidates will be selected based on a separate merit list for each gender. The vacancies are subject to change as per organizational requirements.
Educational Qualification
To apply for this government job recruitment, candidates must be a Graduate from any recognized university. Those in their final year are not eligible to apply. The degree can be in any discipline from a UGC-recognized institution.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive a lucrative pay scale as per the 7th Central Pay Commission. The Territorial Army Officer salary at the rank of Lieutenant starts at Level 10 with a pay matrix of Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 plus a Military Service Pay of Rs. 15,500 per month. Promotions lead to higher ranks such as Captain, Major, and Colonel with increased salary bands.
Age Limit
As per the Territorial Army eligibility criteria, candidates must have attained a minimum age of 18 years and must not be more than 42 years as on 19 May 2026 (the last date to apply). No age relaxation is applicable for this recruitment.
Selection Process
The Territorial Army Selection Process 2026 consists of two main stages. Stage 1 is a Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of 100 objective-type questions on Reasoning, General Knowledge, and English. Candidates who qualify the CBT are called for Stage 2: the SSB Interview (Intelligence and Personality Test). The final merit list is prepared based on combined marks from the CBT and SSB.
Application Fee
The application fee for Territorial Army is Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only). The fee must be paid online through the official website using net banking, credit card, or debit card. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Important Dates
Online application start date: 20 April 2026 (10:00 hrs)
Last date to apply online: 19 May 2026 (23:55 hrs)
CBT exam date: 12 July 2026
Admit card release: 10-15 days before the exam
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for Territorial Army Recruitment 2026:
1. Visit the official Indian Army website at www.indianarmy.nic.in.
2. Read the full notification and click on the “Apply Online” link for Territorial Army Commission 2026.
3. Register with your valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill out the online application form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-1 with personal, educational, and employment details.
5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per the specified format.
6. Pay the application fee of Rs. 500/- using the online payment gateway.
7. Submit the form and take a printout of the final application for future reference.
