| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Notification Date: 18-24 April 2026 Emp News • Application Start Date: 20 April 2026 • Last Date to Apply: 19 May 2026 • Exam Date: 12 July 2026 | • All Candidates: ₹500 • Payment Mode: Online |
| Age Limit Details |
| • Age Limit: 18-42 Years • Age as on: 19/05/2026 • Age relaxation extra as per rules. |
| Vacancy Details – Total: 12 (Male – 11, Female – 01) | ||
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Officer (Lieutenant) | 12 (Male-11, Female-1) | Any Graduate |
| Quick Overview |
| • Post Name: Territorial Army Officer (Lieutenant) • Job Type: Part-Time (Not Full-Time Career) |
| Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification |
| 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: • Computer Based Test (CBT) • SSB Interview (Intelligence & Personality Test) • Document Verification • 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. |
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| General Knowledge | 30 | 30 |
| English | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| 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 |
| Rank | Pay Level | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Captain | Level 10A | ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900 |
| Major | Level 11 | ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200 |
| 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 |
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