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What is Territorial Army?

 
 
The Indian Territorial Army (TA) is a second line of defence after the Regular Indian Army; it is not a profession, occupation or a source of employment. It is only meant for those people who are already in mainstay civilian professions; in fact, gainful employment or self-employment in a civil profession is a prerequisite for joining the Territorial Army. Volunteers of the Territorial Army usually serve in uniform for a few days every year, so that they can bear arms for national defence in times of dire need or national emergencies.
For Civilians Only
 
CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY:
 
  1. Nationality: Citizens of India. (Men & Women).
  2. Limits: 18 to 42 years on the date of application.
  3. Educational Qualifications: Graduate from any recognized university
  4. Physical Standards: A candidate must be physically and medically fit in all respects.
  5. Employment: Gainfully Employed.
Note: Serving member of the Regular Army/ Navy/ Air Force/ Police/ GREF/ Para Military and like forces are not eligible. 
 



HOW TO APPLY:

 

 
Candidates are required to apply online by using the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Brief instructions for filling up the online Application Form (IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-1) have been given on the website.

Fee Details: Candidates’ are required to pay a fee of Rs 200/- (Rupees two hundred only). Candidates should note that payment of examination fee can be made only through the modes prescribed at website. Payment of fee through any other mode is neither valid nor acceptable. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee/mode shall be summarily rejected. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor can the fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.


INSTRUCTION TO THE CANDIDATE FOR FILLING ONLINE APPLICATION:
 
  1. The Online application can be filled as mentioned in Notification, after which link will be disabled.
  2. The applicants must ensure that while filling their Application Form, they are providing their valid and active E-mail IDs as the concerned authorities may use electronic mode of communication while contacting them at different stages of examination process.
  3. Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well in time without waiting for the last date for submission of online applications.
  4. While filling in the Application Form, the candidate should carefully decide about his choice for the centre for the examination.
  5. Candidates should note that no request for change of centre will be granted.
  6. Candidates in their own interest are advised to keep a copy of print out of filled form submitted online.
 
ADMIT CARD FOR WRITTEN EXAM:

The admit card will be made available online for being downloaded after submission of application by the candidates. The instructions will be available on the website.
 



SELECTION PROCEDURE:

 
Candidates whose application forms are found correct will be called for screening (written exam followed by interview only if passed in written exam) by a Preliminary Interview Board (PIB), by the respective Territorial Army Group Headquarters.

Successful candidates will further undergo tests at a Service Selection Board (SSB) and Medical Board for final selection.

Note : Candidate who qualify in written test of Preliminary Interview Board are required to bring the following documents in original along with attested copies at the time of Preliminary Interview Board:
 
  1. Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) (Part-2) to be downloaded and fill it up in their own hand writing.
  2. All educational qualification certificates (Matric onwards). Semester/ year wise independent mark sheet of graduation along with Degree/Provisional Degree.
  3. Latest physical fitness certificate from a registered MBBS Doctor.
  4. Copy of Identity proof with photographs (Voter ID / PAN Card / Passport / Driving license etc.).
  5. Domicile/ Residential Address proof.
  6. Certificate for proof of age (Matric / Senior Secondary mark sheet & certificate for verification of date of birth).
  7. Service certificate by candidates employed in Central Govt/ Union Territory/ State/ Semi Govt/ PSU/ Private Sector authenticated by Head of Office along with No Objection Certificate by the department (As per notification).
  8. 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 photocopy of PAN card and self certified character certificate. (As per notification)
  9. Candidates whose names vary in documents should submit copy of Gazette notification of India / State showing the correct name or an affidavit duly supported by newspaper cuttings.
  10. Latest Income Proof from the appropriate authority (i.e. Income Tax / Revenue Department / Magistrate / Employer).
  11. Copy of PAN Card.
  12. Copy of Adhar Card.
  13. Employees of Railways are required to submit No Objection Certificate authenticated by Railway Board.
  14. Risk certificate duly signed by parent / guardian.
  15. Three photographs (Passport size).
 
THE FOLLOWING APPLICABLE CERTIFICATE BE COMPULSORILY PRODUCED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW: –
 
  1. Certificate to be rendered by Candidates Employed in Central Government, UT, State Government Duly Authenticated by Head of Office.
  2. Certificate to be rendered by Candidates Employed in Private Sector (To be Authenticated by Head of Office).
  3. Affidavit to be rendered by Self Employed on Non-Judicial Stamp Paper of Minimum Value Duly Endorsed by Notary.
  4. Character Certificate to be rendered by Self Employed Person. (Self Certified by the Candidate)
  5. Risk Certificate 



EMBODIMENT FOR TRAINING:

 

 
Training for Territorial Army Officer?
 
  1. One-month basic training in the first year of commission.
  2. Two months annual training camp every year including the first year.
  3. Three months Post Commissioning training within first two years at IMA, Dehradun.
 



TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

 What will be your Rank?

  1. Commission is granted in the rank of Lieutenant.
  2. Pay and Allowances and privileges will be same as Regular Army Officers when embodied for training and military service.
  3. Promotions upto Lt Col by time scale subject to fulfilling laid down criteria. Promotion to Colonel and Brigadier by selection.
  4. Officers commissioned in Infantry TA may be called out for military service for longer duration depending on the requirement.

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