Territorial Army Officer (Ex-Armed Forces) 2026
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AZResults Editorial Team
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Applications are invited from gainfully employed ex-Armed Forces Commissioned Officers to join the Territorial Army as officers from 27 July 2026 to 25 August 2026. The interview will be held in September 2026. You must download the application form (IAF) (TA)-3 (Revised) Part-2 from the official website and submit all documents in original or self-attested copies before the deadline.
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 27 July 2026 |
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| Application End Date | 25 August 2026 |
| Interview | September 2026 |
| Official Website | www.indianarmy.nic.in |
Eligibility
| Nationality | Indian citizen (male and female) |
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| Age Limit | 18 to 42 years as on date of application |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate from recognised university |
| Physical Standards | Medically fit and physically sound |
| Employment | Gainfully employed |
| Service | Ex-Service Commissioned Officer only |
Conditions of Eligibility
| Only Ex-Service Commissioned Officers can apply | Applicable |
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| Age limit subject to change as per organisation requirement | Applicable |
| Total number of vacancies not announced | Not announced yet |
Selection Process
| Type of Exam | Interview only |
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| Selection Method | Based on interview performance |
Pay and Service Terms
| Rank | Level |
|---|---|
| Lieutenant | Level 10 |
| Captain | Level 10A |
| Major | Level 11 |
| Lt Colonel | Level 12A |
| Colonel | Level 13 |
| Brigadier | Level 13A |
How to Apply
- Download Application Form (IAF) (TA)-3 (Revised) Part-2 from www.indianarmy.nic.in
- Complete the form in all respects with all required documents
- Submit educational qualification certificates (attested onwards)
- Attach physical fitness certificate from registered medical doctor
- Provide copy of identity proof with photograph (Voter ID, PAN, Aadhaar, Passport or Driving Licence)
- Submit domicile or residential proof
- Attach certificate of last passed examination and Senior Secondary mark sheet with date of birth verification
- Provide service certificate authenticated by Head of office with No Objection Certificate
- Submit self-attested copies of Affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper and character certificate
- Include copy of Gazette notification or Release Order
- Attach copy of Release Medical Board Proceedings
- Provide latest income proof from appropriate authority
- Ensure application is completed in all respects by 25 August 2026
- Applications received after 25 August 2026 will be rejected without intimation
Important Instructions
| Application form of civilian candidates will not be accepted | Applicable |
|---|---|
| Incomplete or ineligible application form will be rejected | Applicable |
| Form must be submitted to Directorate General Territorial Army (TA-4), Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence, A Block, 4th Floor, Ministry of Defence Office Complex, K.G. Marg, New Delhi - 110001 | |
| No request for change of interview date will be granted | Applicable |
| Ex-Service Officers will be issued a call-up letter and sent by email to the Territorial Army e-Secretariat | Applicable |
| Medical examination will be conducted at Armed Forces Medical Centre, New Delhi | Applicable |
| Pre-Commission Training will be conducted in TA only on successful completion | Applicable |
| Territorial Army is a part-time commitment with two months training in a year | Applicable |
| Service in Territorial Army does not guarantee pension and is subject to embodied service as per organisational requirement | Applicable |
| Commission is granted in the rank of Lieutenant, subject to meeting requirements laid down in TA Rule 20A | Applicable |
| Pay and allowances will be same as Regular Army Officers when embodied for training and military service | Applicable |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which organisation is conducting this?
Army Headquarters Selection Board (ASB)
What are the important dates?
Application Start Date: 27 July 2026. Application End Date: 25 August 2026. Interview: September 2026. Official Website: www.indianarmy.nic.in.
Who is eligible to apply?
Nationality: Indian citizen (male and female). Age Limit: 18 to 42 years as on date of application. Educational Qualification: Graduate from recognised university. Physical Standards: Medically fit and physically sound. Employment: Gainfully employed. Service: Ex-Service Commissioned Officer only.
What is the selection process?
Type of Exam: Interview only. Selection Method: Based on interview performance.
What is the salary?
Rank: Level. Lieutenant: Level 10. Captain: Level 10A. Major: Level 11. Lt Colonel: Level 12A. Colonel: Level 13. Brigadier: Level 13A.