Territorial Army (TA) 2024: Apply Online (Sept 27), Interview Dates, Vacancies & FAQs

The details related to the Territorial Army exam are given below:

• Territorial Army is part time concept with mandatory two months of training in a year and does not provide full time career.
• Serving in Territorial Army do not guarantee pension and the same is subject to embodied service as per organisational requirements.
• Commission is granted in the rank of Lieutenant
• Pay and Allowances and privileges will be the same as Regular Army Officers when embodied for training and military service
• Promotions upto Lt Col by time scale subject to fulfilling laid down criteria. Promotion to Colonel and Brigadier by selection
• Officers commissioned in the Territorial Army may be called out for military service for a longer duration depending on the requirement.

Technically, Yes, you are not eligible. However, you can always say that you are a self-employed person. The Territorial Army is a volunteer Army also known as the Citizens Army. The primary task of TA is to be the second line of defence of the Indian Army
They provide reinforcements to regular Battalions during operations and war-like situations.

Career Growth of the Territorial Army; 1- Lieutenant: Level 10 Pay Matrix: INR 56,100 to INR 1,77,500 Military Service Pay: INR 15,500 2- Captain: Level 10A Pay Matrix: INR 6,13,00 to INR 1,93,900 Military Service Pay: INR 15,500 3- Major: Level 11 Pay Matrix: INR 6,94,00 - 2,07,200 Military Service Pay: INR 15,500 4- Lt Colonel: Level 12A Pay Matrix: INR 1,21,200 - 2,12400 Military Service Pay: INR 15,500 5- Colonel: Level 13 Pay Matrix: INR 1,30,600- 2,15,900 Military Service Pay: INR 15,500 6- Brigadier: Level 13A Pay Matrix: INR 1,39,600-2,17,600 Military Service Pay: INR 15,500 For more information, visit the Shiksha Territorial Army page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/territorial-army-exam). I hope this will help you.

Territorial Army 2024 Notification: Indian Army will publish the official notification for civilian candidates to join Territorial Army as an Officer through PIB-2024. The Territorial Army 2024 registrations will start on the first week of July 2024 and end on July last week of 2024.

The Indian Army has released the official notification for the recruitment in the Territorial Army in 2024. Applications are invited from gainfully employed citizens of India (male & female) to  don the uniform and serve the Nation as Territorial Army Officers. Gainfully employed Citizen aged between 18 to 42 years old can apply for the Territorial Army.

The TA (Indian Territorial Army is the second line of defense after the Regular Indian Army. The current role of the TA is to relieve the regular army from static duties and assist the civil administration in dealing with natural calamities and maintaining essentials. Students can join the Territorial Army as Officers and JCOs (Junior Commissioned Officers). The TA Officers (Non-Departmental) are done for Ex-Servicemen and Civilians. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha Territorial Army exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/territorial-army-exam). I hope this will help you.

The Commission is granted in the rank of Lieutenant. Pay, allowances, and privileges are the same as regular army officers. Candidates can be promoted upto Lt. Col subjected to fulfilling the criteria. Officers commissioned in Infantry TA may be called for the military for a longer duration depending on the requirement. Candidates are not entitled to the pension. Candidates can check the TA salary structure below.

Rank	Level	Pay Matrix (In INR)	Military Service Pay (In INR)
Lieutenant	Level 10	56,100 -1,77,500	15,500
Captain	Level 10A	6,13,00-1,93,900	15,500
Major	Level 11	6,94,00 - 2,07,200	15,500
Lt Colonel	Level 12A	1,21,200 - 2,12400	15,500
Colonel	Level 13	1,30,600- 2,15,900	15,500
Brigadier	Level 13A	1,39,600-2,17,600	15,500

Territorial Army Preparation Tips: 1- The level of Logical Reasoning questions asked in the exam will be of graduation level. Therefore, students must have a thorough understanding of the basics of Logical Reasoning. 2- The standard of Elementary Maths will be of Class 10 level. So, focus on the Maths topics from the primary and secondary level of school. 3- For English read books and magazines to improve your vocabulary. 4- Students must keep themselves updated with Current Affairs for at least six months. 5- Revise the Constitution, Indian politics, Sports, Science and Technology, and the topics of Static General Knowledge. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha Territorial Army recruitment page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/territorial-army-exam). I hope this will help you.

Yes, you can serve continuously in TA and can earn your Pension after completion of 20 years of physical (embodied) service in TA. TA is a Volunteers organization, and therefore, one can serve continuously.

Territorial Army Eligibility Criteria: 1- Territorial Army Eligibility Criteria for Civilians; 1- Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of India. 2- Age Limits: The age of students should be between 18 and 42 years on the date of application. 3- Educational Qualifications: Students must have completed their graduation from a recognised university. 4- Physical Standards: Students must be physically and medically fit in all respects. 5- Employment status: Gainfully employed. 2- Territorial Army Eligibility Criteria for Ex-Servicemen; Only Ex-Service Officers can apply who are in the age group of 18 to 42 years can apply. Students must be a graduate and physically and mentally fit. Serving members of the Regular Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, GREF, Para Military, and other forces are not eligible. For more details, visit the Shiksha Territorial Army page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/territorial-army-exam). I hope this will help you.

Territorial Army Age Criteria for Civilians: The age limit for Territorial Army recruitment of applicants should be between 18 and 42 years on the date of application. Territorial Army Age Criteria for Ex-Servicemen: Only Ex-Service Officers can apply who are in the age group of 18 to 42 years can apply. For more detailed information, you may visit the Shiksha Territorial Army exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/territorial-army-exam). I hope this will help you.

Yes, only if the Officer has three years embodied( physical service ) in TA and is under 25 years of age.  The age of candidates should be between 18 and 42 years on the date of application. Must have completed graduation from a recognized university.

 

Only if you show that you are gainfully self-employed. The eligibility for TA is given below:

Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.

Age Limits: The age of candidates should be between 18 and 42 years on the date of application.

Educational Qualifications: Must have completed graduation from a recognized university.

Physical Standards: Candidates must be physically and medically fit in all respects.

Employment status: Gainfully employed.

The application fee is INR 200 for Territorial Army. The documents required to fill the application form are given below:

• All educational qualification certificates (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) Domicile/ Residential proof
• Certificate for proof of age (Matric/ Senior Secondary mark sheet and certificate for verification of date of birth)
• Service certificate by candidates employed in Central Govt/ Union Territory/ State/Semi Govt/ Private Sector Authenticated by Head Office along with salary certificate
• No objection certificate
• Self-employed candidates are required to submit an Affidavit on Non-Judicial stamp paper of minimum value duly attested stating nature of employment and annual income along with a photocopy of PAN card and self-certified character certificate
• Latest income proof from the appropriate authority
• Copy of PAN card
• Copy of Aadhar Card
• Copy of latest Income Tax Return (ITR) filed
• Employees of Railways are required to submit no objection certificate authenticated by Railway Board

Any eligible candidate needs to first fill Territorial Army application form. Candidates will then be called for screening that comprises a written exam and PIB Interview. Those who will clear these rounds are called for SSB and medical exams.

Territorial Army application form needs to be filled online only. The steps to fill the application form are given below:

• Visit the official website of TA
• Click the 'Apply Online' link
• Register for the exam by filling the required details
• After completing the registration, candidates need to fill the detailed application form
• Pay the application fees
• Submit the application form

Candidates need to submit TA application form online only. There is no facility to submit the application form offline. The application fee is INR 200 for Territorial Army . Territorial Army application form is released to fill up vacancies wherein both male and female candidates applied for the exam

The different papers of TA are given below:

• Paper 1: This paper comprises two parts/sections, Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics
• Paper 2: This paper also comprises two parts/sections, General Knowledge and English

Upon successfully clearing the PIB, candidates are called for SSB Interview. Here both physical and mental abilities are thoroughly assessed. Candidates are required to bring essential documents, including educational certificates, a physical fitness certificate from a registered MBBS Doctor, identity proof, domicile certificate, age proof, and a service certificate for those employed in various sectors.

Territorial Army Exam Pattern: TA exam pattern for Civilian posts is such that it is divided into screening, SSB, and medical board for final selection. The written exam is divided into 2 papers I. e. paper 1 and paper 2. Paper 1 comprises questions from Elementary Mathematics and Reasoning. Reasoning: Duration (In hours): 1 Total number of Questions: 50 Total Marks: 50 Elementary Mathematics: Duration (In hours): 1 Total number of Questions: 50 Total Marks: 50 Paper 2 comprises questions from English and General Knowledge. English; Duration (In hours): 1 Total number of Questions: 50 Total Marks: 50 General Knowledge: Duration (In hours): 1 Total number of Questions: 50 Total Marks: 50 The question paper of the Territorial Army comprises 200 objective-type questions. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 200. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha Territorial Army exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/territorial-army-exam). I hope this will help you.

Candidates can check below the overview of Territorial Army exam pattern.

Particulars	Details
Exam name	Territorial Army exam for recruitment to the post of Officers (Non Departmental)
Examination authority	Indian Territorial Army
Examination level	National
Exam stages	Screening (written exam and interview), SSB, medical board for final selection
Exam type	Objective (OMR answer sheet is used)
Papers	Paper 1: Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics Paper 2: General Knowledge and English
Exam time	Paper 1: Two hours Paper 2: Two hours
Total questions	Paper 1: 100 Paper 2: 100
Total marks	Paper 1: 100 Paper 2: 100
Standard of questions	Elementary Mathematics: Class 10 standard Other subjects: Graduation level
Negative marks	0.5 marks
Qualifying Marks	Candidates need to secure a minimum of 40 per cent in each part of the paper separately. The overall average that candidates need to secure is 50 per cent

Territorial Army syllabus for Elementary Maths is given below.

metic	Number System – natural numbers,  integers, rational and real numbers. Fundamental operations – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square roots, decimal fraction.
Unitary Method	Time and distance, time and work,  percentages, application to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation
Elementary Number Theory	Division algorithm, prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 & 11. Multiples and factors, factorization theorem, HCF and LCM. Euclidean algorithm, logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables
Algebra	Basic operations, simple factors, remainder theorem, HCF, LCM, theory of polynomials, solutions of quadratic equations, the relation between its roots and coefficients (only real roots to be considered). Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns-analytical and graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear equations in two variables and their solutions. Practical problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or equations in two variables or quadratic equations in one variable and their solutions. Set language and set notation, rational expressions and conditional identities, laws of indices
Trigonometry	Sine x, cosine x, tangent x when O°
Geometry	Lines and angles, plane and plane figures theorems. Properties of angles at a point, Parallel lines, Sides and angles of a triangle, Congruency of triangles, Similar triangles, Concurrence of medians and altitudes, Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square, Circle and its properties, including tangents and normal and Loci.
Mensuration	Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circles. Areas of figures which can bisect into the figures (field book). Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface, and volume of a right circular area of cylinders. Surface area and volume of spheres.
Statistics	Collection and tabulation of statistical data, graphical representation-frequency polygons, bar charts, pie charts, etc. Measures of central tendency.

Territorial Army Syllabus; Territorial Army Syllabus for Paper 1- Elementary Mathematics: Algebra Trigonometry Geometry, Arithmetic, Unitary Method, Elementary Number Theory, Mensuration Statistics. 2- Reasoning: Statements, Figures, Letters, Director Test, Figure Matrix, Odd One Out, Alphanumeric Series, Reasoning Analogies, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Statement, and Assumption, Decision Making, Deductive Statement Analysis, Syllogism, Statement, and Conclusion. Territorial Army Syllabus for Paper 2; 1- English Homophones, Grammar, Vocabulary, One Word Substitutions, Synonyms and Antonyms, Idioms And Phrases, Reading Comprehension, Spotting the Error, Fill in the blanks, Sentence Rearrangement and Para Jumbles, and Sentence Correction. 2- General Knowledge: Science, Economics, Political Science, History of India, Geography, Sports, Current Affairs everyday observation, Scientific Discoveries, and Miscellaneous. For more details, may visit the Shiksha TA exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/territorial-army-exam-syllabus). I hope this will help you.

TA syllabus for Arithematic is given below:

• Numbers
• H. C. F and LCM
• Decimal 
• Fractions
• Simplification
• Square roots
• Cube Roots
• Average
• Problems on Ages
• Surds 
• Indices
• Problems on Numbers.

TA syllabus for Elementary Theory is given below:

• Prime and composite numbers
• Division algorithm
• Tests of divisibility by 2
•  Divisibility by 3, 4, 5, 9 & 11
• Division Algorithm
•  Multiples
•  Factors
• Series
• factorization theorem
• Basic Formula
• Euclidean algorithm
• laws of logarithms
• logarithms to base 10
• Use of logarithmic tables

The details mentioned in the Territorial Army result are given below.

Roll number	Command (Central/Eastern/Northern/Southern/Western)
Centre	Application number
Applicant number	Result
Remarks	-

Candidates need to check their TA result online only. The result is announced on the official website. However, the direct link to check the result is provided on this page. The roll numbers of qualified candidates are made available in PDF form.

Salary of the Territorial Army; 1- Lieutenant: Level 10 Pay Matrix: INR 56,100 to INR 1,77,500 Military Service Pay: INR 15,500 2- Captain: Level 10A Pay Matrix: INR 6,13,00 to INR 1,93,900 Military Service Pay: INR 15,500 3- Major: Level 11 Pay Matrix: INR 6,94,00 - 2,07,200 Military Service Pay: INR 15,500 4- Lt Colonel: Level 12A Pay Matrix: INR 1,21,200 - 2,12400 Military Service Pay: INR 15,500 5- Colonel: Level 13 Pay Matrix: INR 1,30,600- 2,15,900 Military Service Pay: INR 15,500 6- Brigadier: Level 13A Pay Matrix: INR 1,39,600-2,17,600 Military Service Pay: INR 15,500 For more information, visit the Shiksha Territorial Army page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/territorial-army-exam). I hope this will help you.

Few important points related to Territorial Army result are given below:

• Candidates whose application forms are found to be correct are called for screening (written exam followed by interview) by a Preliminary Interview Board (PIB) by the respective Territorial Army Group Headquarters.
• The written exam comprises two papers. Paper I comprise Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics. Paper-II comprises General Knowledge and English. The standard of the papers in Elementary Mathematics will be the Class 10 standard. The standard of other papers is of graduation level. The total marks allotted to each paper are 200.
• On the basis of the Territorial Army result for the written exam, candidates are selected for the Interview.
• Successful candidates further undergo tests at a Service Selection Board (SSB) and Medical Board for final selection.

The steps to download Territorial Army admit card are given below:

• Visit the official website
• Click admit card link on the home page
• Enter the required credentials
• Territorial Army admit card will appear on the screen
• Download the admit card and take its printout

Territorial Army admit card is released one week before the exam. The link to download the admit card is made available on the official website. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. The admit card comprises the important details such as exam date, shift time, reporting time, exam centre details, etc.

The documents required at the time of the Territorial Army SSB interview are given below:

• Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-2 to be downloaded and fill it up in their own handwriting.
• All educational qualification certificates (Matric onwards).
• The latest physical fitness certificate from a registered MBBS Doctor.
• Copy of Identity proof with photographs (Voter ID/PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving license etc.).
• Domicile/ Residential proof.
• Certificate for proof of age (Matric/ Senior Secondary mark sheet and certificate for verification of date of birth).
• Service certificate by candidates employed in Central Govt/ Union Territory/ State/Semi Govt/ PSU Authenticated by Head Office along with salary certificate and No Objection Certificate by the department as per format given below.
• Service certificate by candidates employed in the Private Sector Authenticated by the Head Office along with salary certificate and No Objection Certificate by the department as per format.
• Self-employed candidates are required to submit an Affidavit on Non-Judicial stamp paper of minimum value duly attested stating the nature of employment and annual income along with a photocopy of PAN card and self-certified Character Certificate.
• Candidates whose names vary in documents should submit a copy of the Gazette notification of India/ State showing the correct name or an affidavit duly supported by newspaper cuttings.
• The latest income proof from the appropriate authority (i.e. Income Tax Revenue Department / Magistrate / Employer).
• Copy of the latest Income Tax Return (ITR) filed.
• Copy of PAN Card.
• Copy of Aadhar Card.
• Employees of Railways are required to submit a No Objection Certificate authenticated by the Railway Board.

A list of the section-wise books for the Territorial Army exam is mentioned below; 1- Books for Territorial Army Elementary Mathematics; 1- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha. 2- Quantitative Aptitude by Sarvesh Verma. 3- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal. 2- Books for Territorial Army Reasoning; 1- A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal. 2- How to crack the test of Reasoning by Arihant. 3- A New Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by BS Sijwali and Indus Sijwali. 4- Shortcuts in Reasoning for Competitive Exams by Odisha Experts. 5- Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey. 3- Books for Territorial Army English; 1- Wren & Martin High School English Grammar and Composition. 2- Objective General English by SP Bakshi. 3- Word Power Made Easy by Norman & Lewis. 4- Books for Territorial Army General Knowledge; 1- Pratiyogita Darpan. 2- Arihants General Knowledge by Manohar Pandey. 3- Manorama Yearbook 2020 by Mammen Mathew. 4- Lucents General Knowledge by Binay Karna and SP Suman. 5- Quick General Knowledge with Current Affairs by Odisha Publication. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha TA recruitment page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/territorial-army-exam). I hope this will help you.