The Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2025 notification has been officially released in the Employment Newspaper (10–16 May 2025), inviting applications for 19 Lieutenant vacancies. This recruitment drive offers a unique opportunity for gainfully employed citizens to serve the nation part-time while continuing their civilian professions.
Eligible and interested candidates can apply online for Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2025 from 12 May to 10 June 2025 by visiting the official website.
Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | Territorial Army Commission Online Entrance Exam 2025 |
| Authority | Indian Army |
| Post | Officer |
| Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) |
Vacancy
| Category | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Male | Lieutenant Officer | 18 |
| Female | Lieutenant Officer | 1 |
Eligibility Criteria for Territorial Army Officer 2025
Before applying for the Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2025, candidates must ensure they meet all the required eligibility conditions.
Nationality: Only Indian citizens (male and female) are eligible to apply.
Age Limit
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 42 years
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Graduate degree from any recognized university.
Employment Status: Only gainfully employed candidates are eligible. This includes individuals working in the private sector, central/state government, semi-government, PSU, or self-employed.
Territorial Army Officer Selection Process 2025
The selection process for Territorial Army Officers involves the following stages:
- Online Written Exam (CBT)
- Screening by Preliminary Interview Board (PIB)
- SSB Interview
- Medical Examination
Candidates who qualify in the CBT will be shortlisted for PIB, followed by SSB and Medicals.
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Territorial Army Exam Pattern 2025
The exam is conducted in two papers with a total duration of 2 hours:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| English | 25 | 25 |
- Each question carries 1 mark
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
How to Apply for Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2025?
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official portal.
- Register and log in with valid credentials.
- Fill out the online application form with personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload necessary documents (photo, signature, ID proof, etc.).
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit and download a copy of the application form for future use.
Territorial Army Officer Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 10–16 May 2025 (Employment News) |
| Online Application Start | 12 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 June 2025 |
| Exam Date | To be notified later |