Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification: Apply Online TA Commission (Men & Women)

Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification: The Territorial Army has released an official notification inviting applications from eligible candidates for the Territorial Army Commission 2026. The Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 Short Notice is released in the 18-24 April 2026 Employment Newspaper. The detailed notification will be released soon on the Join Indian Army website, and the online applications are invited from 20 April to 19 May 2026.

This is a great opportunity for working professionals who want to serve the nation without leaving their primary profession. The recruitment is for Officer posts, and the selection will be done through a written exam followed by an SSB interview.

Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification

Age Limit: The age limit to apply for the Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 is 18-42 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 19.05.2026. The age relaxation will be given as pe the rules.

Note: Applicants must be gainfully employed citizens of India. Candidates serving in the Regular Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, Paramilitary forces, or similar organizations are not eligible. Candidates must also meet the required physical and medical fitness standards as per the Indian Army guidelines.

Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process of the Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. SSB Interview (Intelligence & Personality Test)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

Only candidates who qualify in the written exam will be called for SSB.

Exam Pattern

• Total exam duration is 2 hours, and
• There is a negative marking of 0.33 marks for each wrong answer.

Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 Training Details

Selected candidates will undergo:

• Pre-Commission Training (up to 6 months)
• Post Commission Leave (21 days)
• Annual Training (2 months every year)

Salary and Benefits

Candidates will be commissioned as Lieutenant and will receive pay and allowances similar to those of regular army officers during training and service. Military Service Pay: ₹15,500/month

Important Points

• Territorial Army is a part-time service, not a full-time career.
• It does not guarantee a pension, as benefits depend on service duration.
• Candidates can serve the nation while continuing their civilian jobs.

How to Apply For Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026

Candidates must apply online through the official website:

• Visit indianarmy.nic.in
• Fill out the online application form
• Upload required documents
• Pay the application fee
• Submit and take a printout

Important Links