The Indian Army has released the Territorial Army Recruitment 2026 notification for Army Headquarters Selection Board (ASB) Ex Officers Entry 2026. Eligible gainfully employed Ex-Service Commissioned Officers can apply offline from 27 July to 25 August 2026 for 05 Territorial Army Officer vacancies. Check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process, required documents, important dates, and the complete application process.
- Employment News Paper Notification PDF For Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026
- Official Website: indianarmy.nic.in
Territorial Army Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Indian Army/ Directorate General Territorial Army |
| Post Name | Territorial Army Officer (ASB Ex Officers Entry) |
| Notification Name | Army Headquarters Selection Board (ASB) Ex Officers - 2026 |
| Application Mode | Offline (by India Post only) |
| Application Start Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 August 2026 |
| Date of Interview | September 2026 (firm dates to be communicated by e-mail) |
| Total Vacancies | 05 (Male - 04, Female - 01), subject to change |
| Age Limit | 18 to 42 years as on date of application |
| Official Website | www.indianarmy.nic.in |
Note: This article is based strictly on the official Territorial Army ASB Ex Officers 2026 notification. Only the details published in the official notification have been used below.
Territorial Army Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Application Submission | 27 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 25 August 2026 |
| Date of Interview | September 2026 (exact dates via e-mail) |
The date of holding the interview may be changed at the discretion of the competent authority.
Territorial Army Vacancy 2026
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Male | 04 |
| 2 | Female | 01 |
Vacancies are subject to change as per organizational requirement. Category-wise/reservation-wise break-up has not been provided in the official notification.
Territorial Army Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Candidates: Only Ex-Service Commissioned Officers can apply.
- Nationality: Only citizens of India (male and female).
- Employment Status: Applicant must be gainfully employed.
- Not Eligible: Serving members of the Regular Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, GREF, Para Military and similar forces cannot apply.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must be a graduate from a recognized university.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 42 years of age as on the date of application.
Physical Standards
Candidates must be physically and medically fit in all respects.
Territorial Army Salary Structure 2026 (7th CPC Pay Scale)
| Rank | Level | Pay Matrix | Military Service Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | 56,100 - 1,77,500 | 15,500/- |
| Captain | Level 10A | 61,300 - 1,93,900 | 15,500/- |
| Major | Level 11 | 69,400 - 2,07,200 | 15,500/- |
| Lt Colonel | Level 12A | 1,21,200 - 2,12,400 | 15,500/- |
| Colonel | Level 13 | 1,30,600 - 2,15,900 | 15,500/- |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | 1,39,600 - 2,17,600 | 15,500/- |
Commission is granted in the rank of Lieutenant, subject to fulfilling requirements laid down in TA Rule 20A. Pay and allowances are the same as Regular Army officers when embodied for training and military service. Promotions up to Lt Colonel are by time scale (subject to fulfilling laid-down criteria), while promotion to Colonel and Brigadier is by selection.
Territorial Army Selection Process 2026
- Ex-Service Officers will be screened by the Army Headquarters Selection Board (ASB) held at Directorate General Territorial Army (TA-4), Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence, 4th Floor, 'A' Block, Ministry of Defence Office Complex, KG Marg, New Delhi - 110001.
- Based on the total number of applications received, Army HQ reserves the right to call up a limited number of applicants for interview.
- Candidates who do not receive a call-up letter will have their candidature deemed cancelled.
- Type of exam: Only an interview is conducted (no written exam).
- Eligible candidates will be issued a call-up letter and sent notification by e-mail through the Territorial Army Directorate.
Embodiment for Training
- Candidates commissioned in the Territorial Army will undergo Pre-Commission Training as provided under TA Rule 20A.
- Two months' Annual Training Camp is required every year, including the first year (as applicable).
Terms and Conditions of Service
- Territorial Army service is a part-time concept with mandatory two months' training every year; it does not provide a full-time career.
- Territorial Army duty does not guarantee pension, and service is subject to embodied service as per organisational requirement.
Documents Required for Territorial Army Recruitment 2026
Ex-Service Officers must bring the following documents in original along with self-attested copies at the time of interview:
- Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-2, filled in own handwriting
- All educational qualification certificates (from Matric onwards)
- Latest physical fitness certificate from a registered MBBS doctor
- Copy of identity proof with photograph (Voter ID/PAN Card/Aadhar Card/Passport/Driving License)
- Domicile/residential proof
- Certificate for proof of age (Matric/Senior Secondary mark sheet and certificate)
- Service certificate (for candidates employed in Central Govt/UT/State/Semi Govt/Private sector), authenticated by the head of office, along with a No Objection Certificate
- For self-employed candidates: an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper stating nature of employment and annual income, along with a photocopy of PAN card and a self-certified character certificate
- Gazette notification copy (for officers whose name varies across documents)
- Copy of Release Order
- Copy of Release Medical Board Proceedings
- Latest income proof from the appropriate authority (Income Tax Department/Magistrate/Employer)
- Copy of PAN Card
- Copy of Aadhar Card
- Copy of certificates/reports of all courses
- Discharge/Service Particular Booklet
- Copy of latest Income Tax Return (ITR) filed
Additionally, candidates are required to submit specific certificates at the time of interview, such as a certificate from the employer confirming release for training/embodiment, a self-certified good moral character certificate, and (for self-employed candidates) a notarised affidavit confirming residence, self-employment status, and approximate annual income. The exact formats are provided in the official notification.
How to Apply Online for Territorial Army Recruitment 2026?
- 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.
Important Instructions
- Only Ex-Service Commissioned Officers can apply; serving personnel of Regular Army/Navy/Air Force/Police/GREF/Para Military forces are not eligible.
- Mere issue of an admission certificate to the Ex-Service Officers does not imply that their candidature has been finally cleared by the competent authority.
- No request for change of date of interview will be granted.
- Incomplete or ineligible application forms, and those received after 25 August 2026, will be rejected without intimation.
- Application forms from civilian candidates will not be accepted and will be rejected without intimation.
- All documents not produced for verification at the interview will not be allowed to attend the interview.
Candidates looking for more opportunities can also explore the latest Delhi Government Jobs across various departments. Applicants searching for openings closer to the NCR region can check New Delhi Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Ex-servicemen holding a graduate qualification can also browse more Ex-Servicemen Government Jobs and Defence Recruitment 2026 notifications matching their eligibility.
