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Territorial Army Directorate Indian Army Territorial Army Commission Examination 2026 Notification has been released on the official website www.indianarmy.nic.in. A total of 12 vacancies (11 Male + 1 Female) have been announced for the post of Territorial Army Officer (Lieutenant rank) under the Indian Army. Candidates with Any Graduate Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 20-04-2026, and closes on 19-05-2026.
Candidates aged 18 to 42 years who have completed Graduation from a recognised university and are gainfully employed are eligible to apply for these prestigious defence vacancies. selection process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT) scheduled on 12 July 2026, followed by the SSB Interview. Direct links to the official notification and Online application form or you may contact us, and we will apply on your behalf.
Important Dates
- Application Window Opens: 20 April 2026 (10:00 hrs)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 19 May 2026 (23:55 hrs)
- Date of CBT (Written Exam): 12 July 2026
- Admit Card Availability: 10-15 days before CBT
- Objection Management Link Live: 72 hrs after exam (for 3 days)
- SSB Interview: Post CBT (dates notified later)
Territorial Army 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Territorial Army Commission Examination 2026 |
| Post | Territorial Army Officer (commissioned in the rank of Lieutenant) |
| Total Vacancies | 12 (Male – 11 | Female – 0 |
| Nationality | Indian citizens only (Male and Female) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 42 years as on 19 May 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate from any recognised university |
| Application Mode | Online only – www.indianarmy.nic.in |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500/- (online payment only) |
| Exam Type | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Date | 12 July 2026 |
| Exam Centres | Pan India – list available at www.indianarmy.nic.in |
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Only citizens of India (male and female) are eligible to apply.
Age Limit
Candidates must have attained a minimum age of 18 years and must not be more than 42 years as on 19 May 2026 (last date of filing application).
Educational Qualification
Candidates must be a Graduate from any recognised university.
Physical Standards
Candidates must be physically and medically fit in all respects. Refer to the “Instructions to Candidates applying for Commission in The Territorial Army (Civilian Candidates)” uploaded on the Indian Army website for detailed guidelines.
Employment Condition
Candidates must be gainfully employed at the time of application. Serving members of the Regular Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, GREF, Para-Military and like forces are not eligible.
Territorial Army Commission 2026 – Application Fee
Application Fee: Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only)
Payment must be made only through the online modes prescribed on the official website. Payment by any other mode is not valid. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances, nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination.
Territorial Army Commission 2026 – Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The examination is a Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted in a single session of 2 hours. The question paper consists of 100 MCQ carrying 100 marks, divided into three parts.
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 02 Hours (Single Session) |
| Part 2 | General Knowledge | 30 | 30 | |
| Part 3 | English | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | ||
Pay Scales (7th CPC)
| Rank | Level | Pay Matrix | Military Service Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 | Rs. 15,500/- |
| Captain | Level 10A | Rs. 61,300 – 1,93,900 | Rs. 15,500/- |
| Major | Level 11 | Rs. 69,400 – 2,07,200 | Rs. 15,500/- |
| Lt Colonel | Level 12A | Rs. 1,21,200 – 2,12,400 | Rs. 15,500/- |
| Colonel | Level 13 | Rs. 1,30,600 – 2,15,900 | Rs. 15,500/- |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | Rs. 1,39,600 – 2,17,600 | Rs. 15,500/- |
Documents Required at SSB Interview
Candidates who qualify the CBT must bring the following documents in original with self-attested copies at the time of SSB Interview:
- Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-2 — downloaded from www.indianarmy.nic.in and filled in own handwriting
- All educational qualification certificates (Matric onwards).
- Copy of identity proof with photograph (Voter ID / PAN Card / Passport / Driving Licence / Aadhaar etc.).
- Proof of residential address.
- Certificate for proof of age (Matric/Senior Secondary mark sheet and certificate for DOB verification).
- Candidates with name variation in documents: copy of Gazette Notification of India/State showing correct name, OR an affidavit supported by newspaper cuttings.
- Latest income proof from appropriate authority (Income Tax Revenue Department / Magistrate / Employer).
- Copy of latest Income Tax Return (ITR) filed.
- Admit Card.
- Self-employed candidates: Affidavit on Non-Judicial stamp paper (minimum value, duly attested by Notary) stating nature of employment and annual income, along with photocopy of PAN Card and self-certified character certificate.
- Govt./Semi-Govt./Private Sector employed candidates: Service certificate authenticated by Head of Office, along with salary certificate and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the department as per the format prescribed in the notification.
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