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Vacancy Details
- Territorial Army Officer – Male: 4 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate from a recognized university - Territorial Army Officer – Female: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate from a recognized university
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
Selection Process
step: 1
description: Ex-Service Officers will be screened by the Army Headquarters Selection Board (ASB) at Directorate General Territorial Army, Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence, KG Marg, New Delhi.
step: 2
description: Based on the total number of applications received, Army Headquarters may call a limited number of applicants for interview.
step: 3
description: Candidates who do not receive a call-up letter will have their candidature deemed cancelled.
step: 4
description: There is no written exam; selection is done only through an interview.
step: 5
description: Eligible candidates will be issued a call-up letter and notified by e-mail through the Territorial Army Directorate.
How to Apply
- Download the Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-1 from the official website www.indianarmy.nic.in (free of cost).
- Fill up the application form in your own handwriting.
- Attach the Release Order and photocopy of the Release Medical Board Proceedings along with the application.
- Send the completed application 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.
- Applications must be sent by India Post only.
- Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 25 August 2026.
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Important Dates
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- Last Date for Receipt of Application:
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for the Territorial Army ASB Ex Officers Entry 2026?
Only Ex-Service Commissioned Officers who are citizens of India and are gainfully employed are eligible. Serving members of the Regular Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, GREF, Para Military and similar forces are not eligible.
What is the minimum educational qualification required?
Candidates must be a graduate from a recognized university as stated in the notification.
How can I apply and what is the last date to apply?
Download the Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-1 from www.indianarmy.nic.in, fill it by hand, attach required documents and send it by India Post to the Directorate General Territorial Army in New Delhi. The application must reach on or before 25-08-2026.
What is the selection process for this recruitment?
Selection is done by screening and an interview conducted by the Army Headquarters Selection Board (ASB). There is no written exam; only those issued a call-up letter will be interviewed.
What pay or salary is offered to commissioned Territorial Army officers?
Pay is as per 7th CPC pay matrix for ranks from Lieutenant (Level 10) up to Brigadier (Level 13A) with ranges specified in the notification, and a Military Service Pay of 15,500/-.
