The Indian Army Territorial Army Directorate (Territorial Army) has published the Territorial Army Officer Notification 2026 under Advt. No. TAC-026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 12 Territorial Army Officer positions in the rank of Lieutenant. Candidates within the age range of 18 to 42 years and holding a Graduate degree from a recognised university along with gainful employment status are eligible to apply online at indianarmy.nic.in. The application process will be active from 20 April 2026 (1000 Hours) to 19 May 2026 (2355 Hours), and candidates can easily access the notification PDF and apply link below.
Territorial Army Commission 2026 Notification PDF
The Indian Army has officially released the advertisement for Territorial Army Commission - 2026 (TAC-026) inviting online applications from eligible gainfully employed Indian citizens for commission as Territorial Army Officers. The notification contains complete details regarding eligibility conditions, examination pattern, syllabus, selection procedure, terms and conditions of service, pay scales, and the list of documents required at the time of SSB Interview. Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the official notification thoroughly before filling out and submitting their online application. Mere submission of application does not guarantee admission to the examination. All further updates and admit card details will be published on the official Indian Army website.
Territorial Army Commission 2026 Overview
| Organisation Name | Indian Army - Territorial Army Directorate |
| Advertisement No. | TAC-026 |
| Post Name | Territorial Army Officer (Commission in the rank of Lieutenant) |
| Total Vacancies | 12 Posts (Male: 11, Female: 01) |
| Qualification | Graduate from any recognised University |
| Employment Requirement | Gainfully Employed (Serving members of Regular Army/Navy/Air Force/Police/GREF/Para Military are not eligible) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 42 years as on 19 May 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online Only at www.indianarmy.nic.in |
| Opening Date for Online Application | 20 April 2026 (1000 Hours) |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 19 May 2026 (2355 Hours) |
| Date of Computer Based Test (CBT) | 12 July 2026 |
| Official Website | www.indianarmy.nic.in |
Territorial Army Commission 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Application | 20 April 2026 (1000 Hours) |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 19 May 2026 (2355 Hours) |
| Date of Computer Based Test (CBT) | 12 July 2026 |
| Admit Card Download | 10 to 15 days before the examination |
Territorial Army Commission 2026 Vacancy
A total of 12 vacancies have been announced for Territorial Army Commission 2026 11 posts for Male candidates and 01 post for Female candidates. The final selection shall be made in the order of merit up to the number of vacancies available.
Male and female candidates will be placed in separate order of merit on the basis of total marks secured in the Territorial Army Commission Examination (CBT) and the SSB tests. Vacancies are subject to change as per organisational requirement, and the Territorial Army Directorate reserves the right to alter the number of vacancies without prior notice.
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Male | 11 |
| Female | 01 |
| Total | 12 |
Territorial Army Commission 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Eligibility Criterion | 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 recognised University |
| Physical Standards | Physically and medically fit in all respects as per Indian Army guidelines |
| Employment | Gainfully Employed (Serving members of Regular Army/Navy/Air Force/Police/GREF/Para Military are NOT eligible) |
Territorial Army Commission 2026 Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay an examination fee of ₹500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) for Territorial Army Commission 2026. Payment of examination fee can be made only through the modes prescribed on the official website. Payment of fee through any other mode is neither valid nor acceptable. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee or through an incorrect payment mode shall be summarily rejected.
Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances, nor can the fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. Candidates are advised to retain proof of fee payment for future reference.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹500/- (Non-Refundable) |
Territorial Army Commission 2026 Salary / Pay Scale
Officers commissioned in the Territorial Army will receive pay and allowances at par with Regular Army Officers when embodied for training and military service as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay matrix. Commission is granted in the rank of Lieutenant with a pay level of 10 in the pay matrix. In addition to basic pay, officers receive Military Service Pay (MSP) of ₹15,500/- per month.
However, since Territorial Army is a part-time commitment with mandatory two months of training per year, pay and allowances are applicable only during the period of embodiment for training or military service. Serving in the Territorial Army does not guarantee pension, which is subject to embodied service as per organisational requirement. Promotions up to Lt Colonel are by time scale subject to fulfilling laid-down criteria, while promotion to Colonel and Brigadier is by selection.
| Rank | Pay 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/- |
Territorial Army Commission 2026 Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 - Computer Based Test (CBT) | Online objective-type examination of 100 marks in 02 hours (Reasoning: 40 marks, General Knowledge: 30 marks, English: 30 marks). Penalty of 1/3rd mark for wrong answers. |
| Stage 2 - SSB Interview (Stage 1) | Psychological Aptitude Test and Intelligence Test on the first day of reporting. Candidates failing Stage 1 SSB will be returned. |
| Stage 2 - SSB Interview (Stage 2) | Intelligence and Personality Tests for candidates who qualify Stage 1 of SSB |
| Final Selection | Based on combined merit of CBT and SSB marks, separately for male and female candidates |
Examination Pattern - Computer Based Test (CBT)
| Paper | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In One Session | Part 1 - Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 02 Hours |
| Part 2 - General Knowledge | 30 | 30 | ||
| Part 3 - English | 30 | 30 | ||
| Total | 100 | 100 | 02 Hours | |
How to Apply for Territorial Army Commission 2026
Candidates are required to apply online only by using the official website www.indianarmy.nic.in. No other mode is allowed for submission of application. Online Registration and Applications can be filed from 20 April 2026 (1000 Hours) to 19 May 2026 (2355 Hours), after which the link will be disabled.
Candidates must ensure they provide their valid and active email IDs and mobile numbers in the application form, as the concerned authorities will use electronic mode of communication at different stages of the examination process.
Candidates must carefully decide their choice of examination centre while filling in the application form, as no request for change of centre will be granted after submission. Brief instructions for filling up the online Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-1 are available on the official website. Candidates are advised to keep a printout of the filled and submitted online application form for future reference. Payment of the examination fee of ₹500/- must be made through the prescribed online modes only.
- Visit the official website www.indianarmy.nic.in
- Complete online registration and fill Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-1
- Provide valid email ID and active mobile number
- Select the preferred examination centre carefully (no change will be permitted later)
- Pay the examination fee of ₹500/- through the prescribed online mode
- Submit the application and retain a printed copy for future reference
Territorial Army Commission 2026 Application Form
The online application form for Territorial Army Commission 2026 - Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-1 - is available exclusively on the official Indian Army website at www.indianarmy.nic.in. The form requires candidates to fill in their personal details, educational qualification details, employment details, and choice of examination centre. Candidates must ensure all details are accurately filled and match the supporting documents, as any discrepancy found at any stage may lead to disqualification. The online application window is open from 20 April 2026 (1000 Hours) to 19 May 2026 (2355 Hours) only. Candidates who qualify the CBT will additionally be required to download and fill Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-2 in their own handwriting and bring it at the time of SSB Interview. Candidates must apply well before the last date to avoid any last-minute connectivity or technical issues.
Apply Online at: www.indianarmy.nic.in
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates applying for Territorial Army Commission 2026 must carefully read all instructions mentioned in the official notification before submitting their application. Territorial Army is a part-time commitment with mandatory two months of training per year and does not guarantee a full-time career or pension. Serving members of the Regular Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, GREF, Para Military, and like forces are not eligible to apply. Admission at all stages of the examination will be purely provisional, and mere issue of the Admit Card does not imply final clearance of candidature by the competent authority.
The Territorial Army Directorate reserves the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all subjects of the examination and has the right to conduct the CBT at all cities or any of the cities depending upon the number of candidates and other compulsions. No request for change of examination centre will be entertained. Fee once paid will not be refunded. The Objection Management Link will be hosted on the official website 72 hours after the examination for a period of three days only, allowing candidates to raise concerns regarding questions and answer keys.
- Only citizens of India (male and female) are eligible to apply.
- Serving members of Regular Army/Navy/Air Force/Police/GREF/Para Military are NOT eligible.
- Territorial Army is a part-time commitment - it does not guarantee full-time career or pension.
- No request for change of examination centre will be granted.
- Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
- Mere issue of Admit Card does not imply final clearance of candidature.
- Penalty of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer in the CBT; questions marked for review will be treated as unanswered.
- Objection Management Link will be live for only three days after the examination.
- Candidates must keep their registered email ID and mobile number active throughout the process.
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