Territorial Army

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.

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
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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
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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.

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.

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.

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.