Indian Army Cyber Quest 2026 hackathon: Who can apply, rewards and more

The Indian Army's Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 hackathon is now accepting registrations for its national cybersecurity and technology challenge. Organized by the Territorial Army in partnership with CyberPeace, the competition is open to a wide range of participants, including students, cybersecurity professionals, AI researchers, ethical hackers, software developers, content creators, startups, and technology enthusiasts.

Interested candidates can register through the official TCQ portal until August 31, 2026. The competition features three tracks: Bug Hunting, AI Kavach, and the National Creators Challenge. Participants will compete in an online shortlisting phase from September 1 to September 10, with the top teams advancing to a 36-hour grand finale in New Delhi from October 6 to October 8.

Winners will be recognized during an award ceremony on October 9, with prizes including certificates, medallions, cash rewards, and opportunities to interact with government and defense officials.

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