Territorial Army Directorate has released the official notification inviting applications from interested and eligible candidates for Officer posts under Territorial Army Commission–2026. There are 12 vacancies open for the mentioned position including male and female candidates.
Required qualification, experience, age limit and other post details are given in brief below, check all the details before applying for the mentioned positions —
Overview of Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, application fees, age limit, qualifications and other details.
| Organisation | Territorial Army Directorate |
|---|---|
| Advt No. | Territorial Army Commission–2026 |
| Post Name | Officer (Lieutenant) |
| No. of Posts | 12 |
| Category | Defence |
| Type | Part Time Commitment |
| Job Location | Pan India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test and SSB Interview |
Important Dates
The registration process for Territorial Army Officer recruitment will begin from 20 April 2026. Refer to the table below for the application form submission deadline.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date of Application | 20 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 May 2026 |
| Territorial Army Commission Exam Date | 12 July 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 10 to 15 days before exam |
Vacancy Details of Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Male | 11 |
| Female | 01 |
| Total | 12 |
Eligibility Criteria of Territorial Army Officer Vacancies
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Only citizens of India (male and female) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 42 years as on 19 May 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate from any recognized university |
| Physical Standards | Candidate must be physically and medically fit |
| Employment | Candidate must be gainfully employed |
Note: Serving members of Regular Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, GREF, Para Military and similar forces are not eligible.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹500/- |
Candidates should note that payment of examination fee must be made through the prescribed modes available on the official website.
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
Candidates who qualify the Computer Based Test will be called for Intelligence and Personality Test at Service Selection Board.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| General Knowledge | 30 | 30 |
| English | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Maximum duration of the examination will be 02 hours. One third marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Pay Scale Details
Commission will be granted in the rank of Lieutenant. Pay and allowances will be applicable as per VIIth CPC when embodied for training and service.
| Rank | Pay Matrix | Military Service Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 | ₹15,500 |
| Captain | ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900 | ₹15,500 |
| Major | ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200 | ₹15,500 |
| Lt Colonel | ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400 | ₹15,500 |
How to Apply for Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026
Candidates are required to apply online using the official website www.indianarmy.nic.in.
- Visit the official website www.indianarmy.nic.in
- Open the Territorial Army recruitment section
- Fill the online application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee
- Submit the application form before the last date
- Take a printout of the submitted application form
Territorial Army Officer Notification PDF 2026
- Official Notification; DOWNLOAD PDF
- Website: https://territorialarmy.in/