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Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 (ASB Ex Officers Entry)

Indian Army / Directorate General Territorial Army
Total Vacancies
5
Age Limit
18 โ€“ 42 yrs
Salary
Rs. 56,100 - 2,17,600 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) + Military Service Pay (Rs. 15,500)
Days Left
28 days
Application Fee
- No application fee mentioned in the official notification. - Application form available free of cost on the official website.
Gender
All
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๐Ÿ“‹ Job Description
- Recruitment drive for 05 Territorial Army Officer vacancies under Army Headquarters Selection Board (ASB) Entry 2026.
- Open exclusively for gainfully employed Ex-Service Commissioned Officers (male and female).
- Offline application process via India Post from 27 July 2026 to 25 August 2026.
- Selection based solely on an interview conducted by the Army Headquarters Selection Board (ASB).
- Part-time service with mandatory two months' annual training; no full-time career or pension guarantee.
- Pay and allowances equivalent to Regular Army officers during embodied training and military service.
โœ… Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an Ex-Service Commissioned Officer (male or female).
- Must be a citizen of India.
- Must be gainfully employed at the time of application.
- Age limit: 18 to 42 years as on the date of application.
- Must be physically and medically fit in all respects.
- Educational qualification: Graduate from a recognized university.
- Serving members of Regular Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, GREF, Para Military, or similar forces are not eligible.
๐Ÿ† Selection Process
- Applications screened by the Army Headquarters Selection Board (ASB).
- Shortlisted candidates will receive a call-up letter via email for the interview.
- Interview conducted at Directorate General Territorial Army (TA-4), New Delhi.
- No written examination; selection based solely on interview performance.
- Final selection subject to fulfilling all eligibility criteria and document verification.
๐Ÿ“Š Key Information
OrganizationIndian Army / Directorate General Territorial Army
Location / StateAll India
Job LocationAll India
Category EligibilityAll (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)
Experience RequiredEx-Service Commissioned Officers only; no additional experience requirement specified.
Application Start27 July 2026
Last Date to Apply25 August 2026
๐Ÿ“Š Indian Army Recruitment - Vacancy Details
Post Name Total Posts
Male 4
Female 1
Total 5
๐Ÿ“ Required Documents
- Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-2, filled in own handwriting.
- All educational qualification certificates (from Matriculation 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: 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 (if 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 and Aadhar Card.
- Copy of certificates/reports of all courses.
- Discharge/Service Particular Booklet.
- Copy of latest Income Tax Return (ITR) filed.
- Certificate from the employer confirming release for training/embodiment.
- Self-certified good moral character certificate.
- For self-employed candidates: Notarized affidavit confirming residence, self-employment status, and approximate annual income.
๐ŸŽ“ Required Qualifications
graduate
๐Ÿ“Š Vacancy Details
  • Total vacancies: 5 (4 for male candidates, 1 for female candidates).
  • Vacancies are subject to change as per organizational requirements.
  • Category-wise/reservation-wise break-up not provided in the official notification.
โ“ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who is eligible to apply for the Territorial Army Recruitment 2026?
A. Only gainfully employed Ex-Service Commissioned Officers who are Indian citizens (both male and female) are eligible to apply for this recruitment.
Q. What is the last date to submit the application for Territorial Army Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date to submit the application is 25 August 2026.
Q. What is the age limit for candidates applying to the Territorial Army Recruitment 2026?
A. Candidates must be between 18 and 42 years of age as on the date of application.
Q. How many vacancies are available in the Territorial Army Recruitment 2026?
A. There are 5 vacancies in total - 4 for male candidates and 1 for female candidates, subject to change as per organizational requirements.
Q. Is there a written examination for the Territorial Army ASB Ex Officers Recruitment 2026?
A. No, only an interview is conducted; there is no written examination for this recruitment.