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Territorial Army has announced the Admit Card information for the Territorial Army Commission – 2026 (Officer Entry) Computer Based Test (CBT). The CBT is scheduled on 12/07/2026, and the admit card will be available online 10 to 15 days before the exam on the official website.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Territorial Army |
| Post Name | Territorial Army Officer (Territorial Army Commission – 2026) |
| Total Vacancies | Male: 11, Female: 1 (Total: 12) |
| Qualification | Graduate from any recognized university |
| Category | Admit Card |
| Status | To be available online 10 to 15 days before exam |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 20/04/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19/05/2026 |
| Exam Date (CBT) | 12/07/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹500 |
Payment of examination fee can be made only through the modes prescribed on the website. Fee once paid will not be refunded.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years
- Age is calculated as on 19/05/2026 (last date of application).
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Male | 11 |
| Female | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
Note: Final selection will be made in order of merit up to the number of vacancies available. Vacancies may change as per organizational requirement.
Admit Card Details
- Admit card will be made available online for download 10 to 15 days before the exam.
- The admit card will display:
- Candidate photograph and scanned signature
- Date of birth
- Date & time of examination
- Name and address of examination centre
- Email and SMS alerts will also be sent to candidates.
- Candidates must apply and access services only through the official website.
Exam Pattern / CBT Details
| Paper / Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 02 Hours (Single Session) |
| Part 2 | General Knowledge | 30 | 30 | 02 Hours (Single Session) |
| Part 3 | English | 30 | 30 | 02 Hours (Single Session) |
| Total | All Subjects | 100 | 100 | 02 Hours |
- Type of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Qualifying Marks: To be decided by Territorial Army Directorate.
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Questions marked for review will be treated as unanswered.
Eligibility / Key Conditions (As per Notification)
- Nationality: Indian citizens (Male and Female)
- Education: Graduate from any recognized university
- Employment: Must be gainfully employed
- Not eligible: Serving members of Regular Army / Navy / Air Force / Police / GREF / Para Military and similar forces
- Physical Standards: Candidate must be physically and medically fit as per guidelines on the Indian Army website.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview (Intelligence and Personality Test)
- Stage I: Psychological Aptitude Test and Intelligence Test
- Stage II: Remaining tests for candidates who qualify Stage I
- Final merit will be prepared separately for male and female candidates based on CBT + SSB.
SSB Interview: Documents to Carry (After CBT Qualification)
Candidates qualifying CBT must bring originals with self-attested copies at SSB:
- Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-2 (download from website) filled in own handwriting
- Educational certificates (Matric onwards)
- Photo ID proof (Voter ID / PAN / Passport / Driving License / Aadhaar etc.)
- Proof of residential address
- Proof of age (Matric / Senior Secondary marksheet & certificate)
- Gazette notification / affidavit (if name differs across documents)
- Latest income proof (Income Tax / Magistrate / Employer)
- Copy of latest ITR filed
- Admit Card
- For self-employed: affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper (minimum value) + PAN copy + self-certified character certificate
- For employed candidates: service certificate + salary certificate + NOC as per prescribed format
Exam Cities
The CBT will be conducted Pan India. The list of examination centres/cities will be available on the official website. Territorial Army Directorate may conduct CBT at all or selected cities depending on candidate count and other requirements.
Objection Management (Post Exam)
- Objection Management link will be hosted on the website after 72 hours from the exam date.
- Response sheet download link will be shared on registered email.
- Objection link will remain live for 3 days only.
Pay Scale / Salary (When Embodied) – 7th CPC
| Rank | Level | Pay Matrix | Military Service Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 | ₹15,500 |
| Captain | Level 10A | ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900 | ₹15,500 |
| Major | Level 11 | ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200 | ₹15,500 |
| Lt Colonel | Level 12A | ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400 | ₹15,500 |
| Colonel | Level 13 | ₹1,30,600 – ₹2,15,900 | ₹15,500 |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | ₹1,39,600 – ₹2,17,600 | ₹15,500 |
Pay and allowances/privileges will be the same as Regular Army Officers when embodied for training and military service.
Training / Service Highlights
- Up to 6 months Pre-Commission Training (commission granted only after successful completion)
- 21 days Post Commission leave
- 30 days training after post commission leave
- Two months annual training camp every year (mandatory)
- Territorial Army is a part-time concept and does not guarantee a full-time career or pension (pension depends on embodied service as per requirement).