Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026
The Indian Army has released the official notification for the Territorial Army Commission (TAC-026) to recruit 12 eligible candidates for the rank of Lieutenant.
Short Information
The Territorial Army Directorate is inviting applications from gainfully employed Indian citizens for 12 Territorial Army Officer vacancies. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 20 April 2026 until the last date, 19 May 2026.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female | ₹500 |
| Payment modes | Online |
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Age Limit | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Territorial Army Officer (Lieutenant) | 12 | 18 - 42 Years | Graduate from a recognised University |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection process for the Territorial Army Officer 2026 includes:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- SSB Interview (Stage 1: Psychological Aptitude & Intelligence Test)
- SSB Interview (Stage 2: Intelligence & Personality Tests)
- Final Merit List based on combined CBT and SSB marks
Exam Pattern (CBT)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| General Knowledge | 30 | 30 |
| English | 30 | 30 |
Duration: 120 Minutes | Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark for wrong answers.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website of the Indian Army.
- Navigate to the recruitment section for Territorial Army Commission.
- Complete the online registration and fill in Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-1.
- Ensure a valid email ID and mobile number are provided.
- Select your preferred examination centre carefully.
- Pay the examination fee of ₹500 via the prescribed online payment portal.
- Submit the application and retain a printed copy for future records.
Important Links
| Link Label | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Employment News Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
| Join Arattai Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Sarkari Result | Click Here |
| Download Mobile App | Click Here |