Army- T.A

Territorial Army Eligibility Criteria

Here is eligibility criteria for Army TA,if candidate failed to fulfil any of this then candidate will be disqaulified for Army TA Vacancy.

• Citizenship:

  The candidate should be a citizen of India.

• Age Limit:

  The candidate should be of an age between 19 and 42 years, on the date of application.

• Bodily Strength:

  - The candidate should be both physically and mentally healthy.

• Employment Standing:
  • Self-employment, or
  • Gainful employment- The candidate should already have a full-time and reliable paid-job, or
  • Mainstay civilian professions- This includes people involved in the necessary community work like Accountants, doctors, para-medical, etc.
  • Ex-servicemen- The Ex-service officers who qualify the age criteria and have desired physical/mental fitness are eligible to apply for the Territorial Army.

Territorial Army Application Process

The application form is available at the official website of the Territorial Army https://www.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in/. The form has to be filled within the mentioned deadline only or you will lose the opportunity.

• Documents required for Application.

  The online form available on the official website of the Territorial Army can be downloaded (free of cost). Then the following details and documents are needed:

  • All educational qualification post matriculation certificates are required.
  • A copy of Identity proof which has photographs attached to it (Voter ID/PAN Card/Aadhar Card/Passport/Driving license etc).
  • Domicile certificate or any other Residential proof.
  • Certificate for evidence of correct age (Matric/ Senior Secondary mark sheet and certificate for verification of date of birth).
  • The people who are employed in Central Govt/ Union Territory/ State/Semi Govt/ Private Sector Authenticated by Head of office are required to bring Service certificate along with a No Objection Certificate by the department as per format mentioned in the official form.
  • The self-employed candidates have to submit an Affidavit on Non-Judicial stamp paper of minimum value duly attested stating nature of their employment and annual income. This has to be attached with a photocopy of PAN card and self-attested character certificate.
  • A Copy of Release Order.
  • A Copy of Release Medical Board Proceedings.
  • Latest income proof from the appropriate authority (i.e. Income Tax Revenue Department / Magistrate / Employer as applicable).
  • A Copy of PAN (Permanent Account Number) Card.
  • Copy of Aadhaar Card for unique identification of the candidate.
  • A Copy of Certificates / Reports of all Courses.
  • Discharge Papers / Service Particular Booklet.
  • Copy of latest Income Tax Return (ITR) filed as a legitimate proof of your income.

Territorial Army Selection Process

The vacancies are notified by the TA according to their requirements for male or female candidates. The selection process, as mentioned above, is different for Civilian officers and Ex-servicemen, given as follows:

• STEP 1: Screening stage (Written and Interview)

  The candidates who have applied for the TA exam are called for the screening. This includes two types of exam. First is the Written Exam that will test Reasoning, Elementary mathematics, general knowledge and hold on the language. Second is the interview round, conducted by Preliminary Interview Board (PIB)

• STEP 2: Service Selection Board (SSB) examination:

  Selected candidates will have to give tests conducted by SSB.

• STEP 3: Medical Examination

  Selected candidates will then have to go through proper health check-up and medical examination of the physical body will be conducted according to standards set by Military Hospital.

Territorial Army Exam Pattern

• Exam Duration :

  Each paper is held for 2 hours (for Civilians only)

• Exam Type:

  Objective questions type- OMR based paper.

• Paper and Marks:

  The written exam is only for Civilians. There are two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2. And, each paper will be of 100 marks. So, in total, the whole written test is of 200 marks.

• Paper Details

  Each paper will be further divided into two parts. Each section of the paper will comprise of 50questions carrying 50 marks (1 mark per question) :

Name of the sections		Marks per section	Marks per Paper	Total marks of the Written Exam
Paper 1	Logical Reasoning	50	100	200
	Elementary Mathematics	50
Paper 2	General Knowledge	50	100
	English Language	50

Territorial Army Written Exam Syllabus

• Paper 1 - Syllabus Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics
  • Duration of the Exam - 2 hours,
  • Number of ques. - 50 + 50 = 100 questions, Marks – 100
  
  

  Tip: Tip for the Paper 1- For this paper you can practice these types of questions from last year question papers available on the official website and many competitive exams books that are available in the market. Once you find the basic trick and formula for solving these MCQ’s, this part will seem very easy to you.

  Section 1: Reasoning Ability Syllabus

  Logical Problems	Number Series
  Analytical Reasoning	Cause and Effect
  Statement and Conclusion	Verbal Classification
  Puzzles	Verbal Classification
  Logical Deduction	Data Interpretation
  Blood Relations	Clocks
  Calendars	Alphanumeric Series
  Letter and Symbol Series	Statement and Argument

  Section 2: Elementary Mathematics Syllabus

  Number sense and numeration	Profit and Loss
  Unitary Method	Geometry
  Mensuration	Algebra
  Trigonometry	Data Management
  Simple Equations	Problems on HCF and LCM
  Elementary Number Theory	Ratio and Proportion
  Time and Distances	Compound Interest
  Average	Boats and cisterns

• Paper 2 - Syllabus Genral Knowledge & English
  • Duration of the Exam - 2 hours,
  • Number of ques. - 50 + 50 = 100 questions, Marks – 100
  
  

  Section 1: Genral Knowledge Syllabus

  Countries and Capital	Static GK
  International Events	Science and Technology
  Literature- Famous Books and Authors	Fiscal and Monetary Awareness
  Constitution of India	Inventions and Discoveries
  Indian Politics	Tourism
  Indian Geography	Famous days in History
  Sports	Art and Culture

  Section 2: English Syllabus

  Synonyms	Antonyms
  Vocabulary	Fill in the blanks
  Comprehension Passages	Editing
  Jumbled Paragraphs	Omitting
  Sentence corrections	Error Spotting
  One-word substitutions	Spelling check
  Idioms and Phrases	Sentence Completion
  Passage Completion	Prepositions
  Active and Passive Voice	Sentence Arrangement
  Substitutions	Transformations