Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2026 - Offline Applications Open

Age Details

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 42 years as on the date of application
• The upper age limit may be relaxed at the discretion of the Chief of the Army Staff

Educational Qualification

• Graduate from a recognised university.

Nationality

• Indian citizen (male and female); Gorkha subjects of Nepal and certain persons of Indian origin are eligible under specified conditions.

Age Limit

• 18 to 42 years as on the date of application.

Physical Standards

• Must be physically and medically fit in all respects (medical category S1H1A1P1E1).

Employment Status

• Must be gainfully employed at the time of application.

Note: Serving members of the Regular Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, GREF, and paramilitary forces are not eligible to apply.

Important Dates

• Offline applications opened on 27 July 2026 and closed on 25 August 2026.
• Date of Interview: September 2026 (firm dates by email).
• Publication updates: 28 July 2026 (as per notification source).

Application Fee

• No application fee is specified in the notification; the application form is free of cost.

Key Instructions

• Applications must be sent by India Post only.
• Incomplete, ineligible, or late applications will be rejected without intimation.
• Civilian candidates should not apply beyond the specified channel.
• No change of interview date will be entertained.
• Admission to the interview is provisional and subject to eligibility conditions.
• Concealment of information or furnishing false particulars will lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage.

Related Opportunities

• Interested candidates can also explore other government opportunities in Delhi/NCR and Ex-Servicemen sectors.

Documents Typically Required

• IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-2 form (handwritten)
• All educational certificates from Matriculation onwards
• Latest physical fitness certificate from a registered MBBS doctor
• Photo identity proof (Voter ID / PAN / Aadhaar / Passport / Driving License)
• Domicile/residential proof
• Proof of age
• Service certificate and No Objection Certificate from current employer (as applicable)
• Non-judicial stamp paper affidavit (for self-employed candidates)
• Release Order and Release Medical Board Proceedings
• PAN and Aadhaar copies
• Certificates of any additional courses
• Discharge/Service particulars booklet
• Latest ITR copies

How to Apply

1. Download the application form (IAF TA-9 Revised, Part-1) from indianarmy.nic.in free of cost.
2. Fill the form by hand.
3. Attach Release Order and Release Medical Board Proceedings photocopies.
4. Send the completed application by India Post to Directorate General Territorial Army, New Delhi (address provided in notification).
5. Ensure the application reaches the office by 25 August 2026.