Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial
Updated on Sep 3, 2024 15:15 IST
Territorial Army Application Form 2024: Indian Army released Territorial Army application form 2024 for Ex-Servicemen post. The application deadline was September 27, 2024. Only online Territorial Army application forms are accepted for Territorial Army recruitment 2024. 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. Territorial Army 2024 exam for Civilian post will be conducted in the third week/fourth week of December 2024.
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How to fill Territorial Army Application Form?
Candidates can follow the steps below to fill the application form of Territorial Army:
- Visit the official website- jointerritorialarmy.gov.in
- Candidates are required to register online through the official website
- Go to the careers section and click on 'Join as Officer'
- Click on 'New Registration'
- Enter basic details such as name, email ID, mobile number, and password
- After submitting the details, the application number is generated
- Read the instructions and click 'Yes' button
- Fill in the personal details, name, father's name, permanent address, present address. Attach passport-size photograph and signature.
- Click save and continue
- Enter the date of birth, gender, marital status, educational qualification, stream of education, whether gainfully employed, nature of employment, annual income, PAN number, name of organisation, name of department, address of department, nationality, citizenship and religion.
- Click on Save and Continue
- Enter the number of attempts already made in SSB or any other Armed Forces
- Pay the application fee which is INR 200
- Submit the Territorial Army application form
Territorial Army Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Territorial Army 2024 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
27 Sep '24 | Last date for Territorial Army application form 2024 for Ex-Servicemen |
23 Oct '23 - 21 Nov '23 | Territorial Army Application Form |
01 Jul '22 - 30 Jul '22 | Territorial Army Application Form 2022 |
Documents Required at the Time of PIB
Candidates who qualify in the written exam of the preliminary interview board are required to bring the following documents in original along with the self-attested copies:
- Download Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-2 and fill it offline
- 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
Territorial Army 2024 Application Form FAQs
Candidates can check below Territorial Army application form FAQs.
Q: What is the salary of the Territorial Army?
A:
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.
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Q: What is Territorial Army syllabus?
A:
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.
Upvote Q: What is the Territorial Army exam?
A:
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.
Upvote Q: What is the eligibility criteria for Territorial Army?
A:
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.
Upvote Q: What is the exam pattern for Territorial Army?
A:
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.
Upvote Q: Is Territorial Army a permanent job?
A:
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.
Upvote Q: What is the Career Growth of the Territorial Army?
A:
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.
Upvote Q: What is the age limit for Territorial Army recruitment?
A:
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.
Upvote Q: What are the books for the Territorial Army exam?
A:
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.
Upvote Q: Which are the documents required at the time of Territorial Army SSB interview?
A:
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.
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