Territorial Army ASB Ex-Officers 2026 — 5 Posts

The Territorial Army, under the Directorate General of Territorial Army, Ministry of Defence, has released a recruitment notification for 5 Territorial Army Officer vacancies under the Army Selection Board (ASB) Ex-Service Officers category. The vacancies comprise 4 posts for male candidates and 1 post for female candidates, subject to change as per organizational requirement. Only gainfully employed Ex-Service Commissioned Officers who are citizens of India are eligible to apply. The Territorial Army offers a part-time military role that allows candidates to serve the nation while continuing their civilian careers. Selected officers are commissioned as Lieutenants and draw a pay in the range of ₹56,100 to ₹2,17,600 per month at Pay Level 10 under the 7th Pay Commission, along with applicable military allowances. For this Ex-Service Officers category, selection is based on an interview conducted by the Army Selection Board rather than a written examination. Candidates must be between 18 and 42 years of age as on the date of application and must hold a graduate degree. The offline application process is open from 27 July 2026 to 25 August 2026, and candidates must send the completed application to the address specified in the official notification. Applicants should read the complete Territorial Army ASB Ex-Officers 2026 notification carefully before applying.

• Graduate from a recognized university
• Applicant must be a gainfully employed Ex-Service Commissioned Officer
• Indian citizen (male or female)

18 to 42 years as on the date of application

• Gainfully employed Ex-Service Commissioned Officer
• Graduate from a recognized university
• Indian citizen (male or female)
• Age 18 to 42 years as on the date of application
• Must not be serving in the Regular Army, Navy, Air Force, GREF, Police or Paramilitary forces

To be announced

₹56,100 to ₹2,17,600 per month at Pay Level 10 (Lieutenant), plus applicable military allowances

1. Download the official Territorial Army ASB Ex-Officers 2026 notification and application form from www.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in.
2. Read the eligibility conditions and instructions in the notification carefully.
3. Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational and service details.
4. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, including ex-service and educational certificates.
5. Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the application form.
6. Enclose proof of current employment establishing gainful employment.
7. Place the application in an envelope superscribed with the name of the post.
8. Send the completed application by post to the address specified in the official notification.
9. Ensure the application reaches the designated address before 25 August 2026.
10. Retain a photocopy of the submitted application for future reference.