JOIN TA AS AN OFFICER

Become Officer in Territorial Army

ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

• Only male citizens of India and Ex-service officers who are medically fit.
• AGE – 18 to 42 years
• QUALIFICATION – Graduate from any recognized university.
• EMPLOYMENT – Gainfully employed in Central Govt/ Semi Govt/Pvt Firm/Own business/ self employed.
• Note- Serving Employees of Armed Forces/Police/Para Military Forces are not eligible.

HOW TO APPLY

All desirous civilian candidates can obtain APPLICATION FORM, from EMPLOYMENT NEWSPAPER or download from www.indianarmy.gov.in (FREE OF COST) and send it along with self addressed stamped envelope of 28 x 12 cms size, two passport size photographs and postal stamps worth Rs. 12/- (Rs. 25/- for J & K) affixed on envelop (NO OTHER COST FOR SUBMISSION) to the respective TA Group Headquarters as per the area.

SELECTION PROCEDURE : CIVILIAN CANDIDATES

• Candidates whose applications forms are found correct will be called for screening (written exam and interview), by a Preliminary Interview Board (PIB), at the respective Territorial Army Group Headquarters.
• Successful candidates will further undergo a Service Selection Board (SSB) and Medical Board for final selection.

NOTE: Candidate who passed written test of PIB are required to bring the following attested documents by a Gazetted Officer at the time of interview:

• Certified copy of all educational qualification certificates alongwith original certificate (matric onwards)
• Latest physical fitness certificate from a registered MBBS Doctor.
• Copy of identity proof with photographs (Voter Id/PAN Card/Passport/Driving license etc.)
• Service certificate by candidates employed in Central Govt./ Union Territory / State Govt. / Semi Govt. / Private Sector Authenticated by Head Office.

Self employed candidates or having own business are required to submit an Affidavit on Non-Judicial stamp paper of minimum value duly attested stating nature of self employment and income earned annually.

FOR EX SERVICE OFFICERS ONLY

• Ex Service Officers of three services should send their applications along with release order and release medical board direct to AddI Directorate General TA, Integrated HQ of MoD (Army), ‘L’ Block, New Delhi-01.
• The candidates will be screened by an Army HQ Selection Board (ASB) held at AddI Dte Gen TA, GS Branch, ‘L’ Block, Church Road, New Delhi which is followed by a Medical Board at New Delhi (Armed Forces Clinic) and Police Verification for shortlisted candidates.

Written Exam

Duration – 2 hours
Marks – 100 Marks

Syllabus

Section 1

PART I- Essay in English (20 marks)

PART II- English comprehension and Language (20 Marks)

Section  2

General Awareness, Objective Type

Questions on Politics, history, geography, Economic Affairs, International Situation and sports.

PIB- The candidates clearing the written exam are called for a Preliminary Interview. The candidate faces a Quorum of three interviewing officers for assessing their basic personality. The interview may last 15-20 minutes.

SSB INTERVIEW- The SSB interview will be exactly the same as for any other entry like NDA, CDS, AFCAT etc. For more details visit to our website (Click Here)

EMBODIMENT FOR TRAINING IN TA

1. One month basic training in the first year of commission.

2. Two months annual training camp every year including the first year.

3. Three months Post Commissioning training within first two years at IMA Dehradun.