Territorial Army gives one a chance to serve the nation in two capacities – as a civilian and as a soldier. The notification for the year 2021 is out on the official website. Interested candidates are invited for an opportunity of donning the uniform and serving the nation as Territorial Army Officers (Non-Departmental). The Territorial Army Selection Process is contained in detail in the official notification. The territorial Army is based on the concept of enabling motivated young citizens to serve in a military environment without having to sacrifice their primary professions. The candidates who are gainfully employed with a passion to serve in the uniform must know the selection process. This space will cover the Territorial Army Selection Process in detail along with important dates.
Territorial Army Selection Process 2022
The selection process consists of 4 stages namely - Written-test, Interview, SSB, and Medical examination.
Territorial Army Selection Process- Eligibility
Candidates must know the eligibility criteria before applying. They should also have all the relevant documents beforehand. The eligibility criteria is mentioned below.
| Nationality | Only citizens of India |
| Age Limits | 18 to 42 years as on the last date of filing of application |
| Educational Qualifications | Graduate from any recognized university. |
| Physical Standards | A candidate must be physically and medically fit in all respects. |
| Employment |
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Territorial Army How To Apply
Candidates must visit the official page of the Territorial Army. The website has detailed instructions related to the application procedure.
Proceed to apply- Join as officers section
Pay the fee of 200 rupees
Territorial Army- Admit card
Territorial Army Exam Pattern
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The Paper is held in two sessions.
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The maximum time for each paper is 02 hrs.
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Each section has a weightage of 50 marks.
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There will be 50 questions from each section.
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Type of exam -Objective (OMR Answer Sheet will be used)
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There are minimum qualifying marks I.e. Minimum 40% marks in each part of the paper separately and an overall average of 50%.
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The exam pattern is illustrated below.
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Paper |
Section |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Time |
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Paper 1 |
Maths |
50 |
50 |
2 hrs |
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Reasoning |
50 |
50 |
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Paper 2 |
General Knowledge |
50 |
50 |
2 hrs |
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English |
50 |
50 |
Candidates are advised to check the exam syllabus here.
Territorial Army Centers Of Examination
The Examination will be held at the following centres.
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ZONE |
WRITTEN EXAMINATION CENTRE |
CONCERNED TERRITORIAL ARMY GROUP HEADQUARTERS |
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1 |
Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Shimla, Delhi, Ambala, Hisar |
PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters, Western Command, Building No.750, Sector 8-B, Chandigarh-160 009. Ph No. 0172-2547864 |
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2 |
Lucknow, Allahabad, Agra, Bhubaneshwar, Dehradun. |
PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters Central Command, Lucknow (UP) – 226002. Ph No.0522-2482278, 8953401641 |
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3 |
Kolkata, Darjeeling, Guwahati, Dimapur |
PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters, Eastern Command, Fort William, Kolkata (WB) - 700021. Ph No.033-22313227 |
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4 |
Jaipur, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, |
PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters Southern Command, Pune-411001. Ph No. 7768002503, 0202688123 |
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5 |
Udhampur, Srinagar, Nagrota |
PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters Northern Command, Udhampur (J&K) – 182101, Ph No.01992 24359 |
Territorial Amry Selection Procedure
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Candidates found eligible based application process will be called for a written exam.
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Candidates who are successful in the written exam will have to produce relevant documents. For the list of documents visit the official website.
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After the written exam candidates will undergo a Preliminary Interview Board (PIB), by the respective Territorial Army Group Headquarters.
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Successful candidates will further undergo tests at a Service Selection Board (SSB) and Medical Board for final selection.
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Vacancies of male and female candidates will be determined as per organizational requirements.
Territorial Army Training
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One month of basic training in the first year of commission.
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Two months annual training camp every year including the first year.
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Three months Post Commissioning training within first two years at OTA, Chennai