Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026

The Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 offers a unique opportunity for civilians to serve the nation in a part-time military role while continuing their primary profession.

📊 Job Highlights

🔹 Particulars	📌 Details
Organization	Territorial Army (Indian Army)
Post Name	Officer (Lieutenant)
Total Vacancies	12
Job Type	Defence (Part-Time Service)
Application Mode	Online
Notification Year	2026
Last Date to Apply	19 May 2026
Qualification	Any Graduate
Age Limit	18 – 42 Years
Selection Process	Written Exam + SSB Interview
Salary	₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Job Location	Across India
Exam Duration	Max. time is 02 hours
Type of Exam	Computer based test (CBT)

Eligibility Criteria

✔️ Educational Qualification

• Graduation from a recognized university

✔️ Age Limit

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 42 years

✔️ Other Requirements

• Must be gainfully employed (self-employed or salaried)
• Physically and medically fit
• Indian citizen

Salary & Benefits

Territorial Army officers receive the same pay and allowances as regular army officers during service periods.

Rank	Salary (Approx)
Lieutenant	₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500

Additional Benefits:

• Military allowances
• Free medical facilities
• Pension (as per rules)
• Uniform & training benefits

Pay Scales (VIIth CPC)

Rank	Level	Pay Matrix	Military Service Pay
Lieutenant	Level 10	56,100 – 1,77,500	15500/-
Captain	Level 10A	61,300 – 1,93,900	15500/-
Major	Level 11	69,400 – 2,07,200	15500/-
Lt Colonel	Level 12A	1,21,200 – 2,12,400	15500/-
Colonel	Level 13	1,30,600 – 2,15,900	15500/-
Brigadier	Level 13A	1,39,600 – 2,17,600	15500/-

Selection Process

The recruitment process includes:

1️⃣ Written Examination

• Objective type test
• Sections:
  • Reasoning
  • Elementary Mathematics
  • General Knowledge
  • English

2️⃣ SSB Interview

• Conducted by Service Selection Board
• Includes:
  • Psychological tests
  • Group tasks
  • Personal interview

3️⃣ Medical Examination

4️⃣ Final Merit List

Syllabus

(a) Part – 1: Reasoning
This section is designed to evaluate a candidate’s logical thinking and problem-solving ability. Questions will focus on identifying patterns, completing sequences, and drawing logical conclusions based on numbers, statements, figures, and letters. The level of difficulty will be such that it can be handled by a rational individual without requiring any specialized study.

(b) Part – 2: General Knowledge
This section will cover both general knowledge and current affairs, with equal importance given to each. It will include questions related to recent events, everyday observations, and basic scientific awareness expected from an educated individual without specialized knowledge in any scientific field. Additionally, questions on Indian history and geography will also be included, which candidates should be able to answer based on general awareness.

(c) Part – 3: English
This section aims to assess the candidate’s understanding of the English language, including grammar, comprehension, and effective usage of words in a practical context.

Exam Pattern