Territorial Army Exam Dates 2024, Complete Schedule for Civilian Post

Territorial Army Recruitment 2024 ( Territorial Army )

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Updated on Mar 28, 2024 14:40 IST

Territorial Army Dates 2024: The Indian Army will soon release Territorial Army notification 2024. Territorial Army dates comprises details such the release of application form, issue of admit card, declaration of result, etc. Candidates should keep themselves updated with the Territorial Army dates so that they do not miss any event related to the exam. Read below for more details on Territorial Army dates 2024.

 

 

 

Important Events of Territorial Army

The details of the recruitment process are given below.

Application Form: Candidates who wish to apply for the exam are required to fill Territorial Army application form online. The application process involves various steps which candidates need to complete successfully. The application fee is INR 200. 

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Entrance Exam: Candidates for Territorial Army Civilian posts are selected through screening (written exam followed by interview), Service Selection Board (SSB), and Medical Exam. The test comprises questions from Reasoning, Elementary Mathematics, General Knowledge, and English. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 200.

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Admit Card: Territorial Army admit card is made available online after submission of the application form. Candidates need to enter their login credentials to download the Territorial Army admit card. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. 

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Result: The result is announced online on the official website. Territorial Army result is made available in PDF form and contain the names and registration numbers of candidates who score the highest marks in the exam.

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Territorial Army Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Territorial Army 2024 exam

DatesPast 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

Territorial Army Dates 2023 FAQs

Candidates can check below Territorial Army dates FAQs.

Q:   What is the exam pattern for Territorial Army?

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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.
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Q:   What is the Territorial Army exam?

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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.
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Q:   What are the books for the Territorial Army exam?

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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.
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Q:   What is the age limit for Territorial Army recruitment?

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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.
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Q:   Is Territorial Army a permanent job?

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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.
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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for Territorial Army?

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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.

Q:   What is the Career Growth of the Territorial Army?

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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.

Q:   What is Territorial Army syllabus?

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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.

Q:   How do I prepare for the Territorial Army exam?

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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.

Q:   Which are the documents required at the time of Territorial Army SSB interview?

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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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