Territorial Army (TA)

Fee Structure

Hostel/PG & Mess Facility

Faculty

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Mr. Shekhar Singh

Maths Faculty - B.Tech(EEE)

Mr. Abhishek Thakur

Physics Faculty - B. Tech

Mr. Bhawani Singh

GS Faculty - B.A (Geography) M.A (History)

Nikita

English Faculty

Mr. Shekhar Singh

Maths Faculty - B.Tech(EEE)

Mr. Abhishek Thakur

Physics Faculty - B. Tech

Mr. Bhawani Singh

GS Faculty - B.A (Geography) M.A (History)

Nikita

English Faculty

Mr. Shekhar Singh

Maths Faculty - B.Tech(EEE)

Mr. Abhishek Thakur

Physics Faculty - B. Tech

Mr. Bhawani Singh

GS Faculty - B.A (Geography) M.A (History)

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SCHEME OF TA WRITTEN EXAM

Time: Maximum time for each paper is 02 hrs and will be conducted in two sessions from 10:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs and 14:00 hrs to 16:00 hrs.

Type of Exam: Objective (OMR Answer Sheet will be used).

Qualifying Marks: The Candidates will have to score minimum 40% marks in each paper separately and have an overall average of 50% to qualify.

Penalty for Wrong Answers: There will be penalty imposed for wrong answers marked by a candidate as under:-

There will be four possible answers to every question. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, half of the mark assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.

If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct. Penalty will be imposed as above.

There will be no penalty for questions not attempted.

Eligibility

Only male citizens of India and Ex-service officers who are medically fit.
AGE – 18 to 42 years
QUALIFICATION – Graduate from any recognized university.
EMPLOYMENT – Gainfully employed in Central Govt/ Semi Govt/Pvt Firm/Own business/self-employed.
Note- Serving Employees of Armed Forces/Police/Para Military Forces are not eligible.

HOW TO JOIN TA AS OFFICER

HOW TO APPLY

All desirous civilian candidates can obtain APPLICATION FORM, from EMPLOYMENT NEWSPAPER or download from www.indianarmy.gov.in (FREE OF COST) and send it along with self addressed stamped envelope of 28 x 12 cms size, two passport size photographs and postal stamps worth Rs. 12/- (Rs. 25/- for J & K) affixed on envelop (NO OTHER COST FOR SUBMISSION) to the respective TA Group Headquarters as per the area.

SELECTION PROCEDURE : CIVILIAN CANDIDATES

• Candidates whose applications forms are found correct will be called for screening (written exam and interview), by a Preliminary Interview Board (PIB), at the respective Territorial Army Group Headquarters.

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

NOTE: Candidate who passed written test of PIB are required to bring the following attested documents by a Gazetted Officer at the time of interview:

• Certified copy of all educational qualification certificates along with original certificate (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.)

• Service certificate by candidates employed in Central Govt./ Union Territory / State Govt. / Semi Govt. / Private Sector Authenticated by Head Office.

Self-employed candidates or having own business are required to submit an Affidavit on Non-Judicial stamp paper of minimum value duly attested stating nature of self-employment and income earned annually.

FOR EX SERVICE OFFICERS ONLY

• Ex-Service Officers of three services should send their applications along with release order and release medical board direct to AddI Directorate General TA, Integrated HQ of MoD (Army), ‘L’ Block, New Delhi-01.

• The candidates will be screened by an Army HQ Selection Board (ASB) held at AddI Dte Gen TA, GS Branch, ‘L’ Block, Church Road, New Delhi which is followed by a Medical Board at New Delhi (Armed Forces Clinic) and Police Verification for shortlisted candidates.

Written Exam

Syllabus for Exam, No of Questions & Marks

Time: Maximum time for each paper is 02 hrs and will be conducted in two sessions from 10:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs and 14:00 hrs to 16:00 hrs.

Type of Exam: Objective (OMR Answer Sheet will be used).

Qualifying Marks: The Candidates will have to score minimum 40% marks in each paper separately and have an overall average of 50% to qualify.

Penalty for Wrong Answers: There will be penalty imposed for wrong answers marked by a candidate as under:-

• There will be four possible answers to every question. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, half of the mark assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.

• If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct. Penalty will be imposed as above.

• There will be no penalty for questions not attempted.

The above change will be implemented with effect from the PIB August 2016 onwards.

PIB AND SSB

Candidates whose application forms are found correct will be called for Written Test and on qualifying, the Written Test will be called for an interview by the Preliminary Interview Board (PIB) at their respective TA Group Headquarters.

Successful candidates on clearing PIB will further undergo SSB and Medical Board before final selection.

EMBODIMENT FOR TRAINING IN TA

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.

ROLE OF TA

• To relieve the Regular Army from static duties, assist civil administration in dealing with natural calamities and maintenance of essential services in situations where life of the communities is affected or security of the country is threatened and to provide support to national efforts.

• To provide units for Regular Army, as and when, required.

Following are the types of TA units-

• Infantry Battalions including Home and Hearth.

• Ecological Task Forces.

• Railway Engineer units.

• Oil sector units.

• General Hospitals.

SERVICE CONDITIONS & BENEFITS

SERVICE CONDITIONS :-

• Commission is granted in the rank of Lieutenant.

• Pay and Allowances and privileges will be 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 TA Infantry may be called out for military service for longer duration depending on requirement.

• Pay Scales

 SERVICE BENEFITS

• Pay and allowances of rank as applicable to Regular Army.

• Camp allowance of Rs. 10/- for Officers while attending training.

• Free rations, CSD facilities and medical facilities to self and dependants when embodied for training, military service or when posted on permanent staff.

• Facilities of leave, leave encashment, accommodation and leave travel concessions when embodied for military service or on permanent staff.

• Promotion to higher ranks as per authorization.

• Entitlement to pension for officers with 20 years and JCOs and other ranks with 15 years aggregate embodied service (actual Physical service).

• Ex-Servicemen status and free medical facilities to pensioners.

• Terminal gratuity at the time or discharge/retirement to those who do not earn pension (Other than civil govt. employees).

• Entitlement to all medals and awards as applicable to the regular army.

INCENTIVES

Certain state Govts and departments give the following incentives to their employees:

• Pay and allowances in addition to the military basic pay and allowances as applicable.

• Special increments on completion of 3 to 5 Annual training camps.

• Additional DA at higher rates during service embodiments by certain departments.

• One time incentive grant in certain departments and one time honorarium by state govts.

• Mufti allowance and lump sum Daily allowance in departments like ONGC and IOC.

• Cash award varying from Rs. 2500/- to 5000/- on award of TA Decoration/ TA Medal.

• Certain tax exemptions by some state govts.

• Choice station posting.

• Family/disability Pension is also admissible as applicable to Regular Army.

• Leave as admissible to Regular Army personnel during embodiment of service and appointment on permanent instructional staff.

• Ex-servicemen status to pensioners and disability pension holders and Gallantry award winners.

• Free medical treatment to self and dependents in respect of all pension holders.

• Outfit allowance: @Rs. 6000/- at the time of commissioning  and after every 7 years of physical service or 10 years of commissioned service to officers, Rs. 3200/- to Honorary Commissioned officers and Rs. 500/- to JCOs.

• Medals and Awards as applicable to Regular Army. In addition, TA officers are entitled to TA Decoration on completion of 20 years and JCOs and OR to TA medal on completion of 12 years meritorious service.

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