There is an opportunity of donning the uniform and serving the nation as Territorial Army Officers (Non Departmental), based on the concept of enabling motivated young citizens to serve in a military environment without having to sacrifice their primary professions. You can serve the nation in two capacities– as a civilian and as a soldier. No other option allows you such an expanse of experiences
CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY:
(a) Nationality: Only citizens of India (male and female).
(b) Age Limits: 18 to 42 years as on the last date of filing of application.
(c) Educational Qualifications: Graduate from any recognized university.
(d) Physical Standards: A candidate must be physically and medically fit in all respects.
(e) Employment: Gainfully Employed. (Central Govt. / State Govt. / Semi Govt. / PSU / Pvt. Sector / Self Employed / Own Business)
Note: Serving members of the Regular Army/ Navy/ Air Force/ Police/ GREF/ Para Military and like forces are not eligible.
The date of holding the examination will be intimated in the latest advertisement.
CENTRES OF EXAMINATION:-The Examination will be held at the following centres. For any other query candidates can also contact respective Territorial Army Group Headquarters as per their choice of examination centres. The address and contact number of the Territorial Army Group Headquarters are as under:-
| ZONE | WRITTEN EXAMINATION CENTRE | CONCERNED TERRITORIAL ARMY GROUP HEADQUARTERS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2 | Lucknow, Allahabad, Agra, Bhubaneshwar, Dehradun. | PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters Central Command, Lucknow (UP) – 226002. Ph No.0522-2482278, 8953401641 |
| 3 | Kolkata, Darjeeling, Guwahati, Dimapur | PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters, Eastern Command, Fort William, Kolkata (WB) - 700021. Ph No.033-22313227 |
| 4 | Jaipur, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, | PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters Southern Command, Pune-411001. Ph No. 7768002503, 0202688123 |
| 5 | Udhampur, Srinagar, Nagrota | PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters Northern Command, Udhampur (J&K) – 182101, Ph No.01992 243592 |
HOW TO APPLY:- Candidates are required to apply online by using this LINK or by using website www.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in on or before the date notified in the latest advertisement. Brief instructions for filling up the online Application Form (IAF(TA)-9 (Revised) Part-1) are 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:
• The online application can be on or before the last date given, after which link is disabled.
• 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.
• Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well in time without waiting for the last date for submission of online applications.
• While filling in the Application Form, the candidate should carefully decide about his choice for the centre for the examination.
• Candidates should note that no request for change of centre will be granted.
• 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.
FACILITATION COUNTER FOR GUIDANCE OF CANDIDATES:- In case of any guidance/ Information/ clarification regarding their applications, candidature etc, candidates can contact to the Territorial Army Directorate, General Staff Branch, Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army), ‘L’ Block,Church Road, New Delhi – 110 001 & Telephone No 011-23094365.
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.
• Vacancies of male and female candidates will be determined as per organisational requirement.
EMBODIMENT FOR TRAINING:-
• One month basic training in the first year of commission.
• Two months annual training camp every year including the first year.
• Three months Post Commissioning training within first two years at OTA, Chennai.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:-
1. Territorial Army is part time concept with mandatory two months training in a year and does not provide full time career.
2. Serving in Territorial Army do not guarantee pension and the same is subject to embodied service as per organisational requirement.
3. Commission is granted in the rank of Lieutenant.
4. Pay and Allowances and privileges will be same as Regular Army Officers when embodied for training and military service.
5. Promotions upto Lt Col by time scale subject to fulfilling laid down criteria. Promotion to Colonel and Brigadier by selection.
6. Officers commissioned in Infantry TA may be called out for military service for longer duration depending on the requirement.
NOTE- Candidate who qualify in written test of Preliminary Interview Board will be required to bring the following documents in original alongwith self- attested copies at the time of Preliminary Interview Board:
1. Application Form IAF(TA)-9 (Revised) Part-2 to be downloaded and to be filled up in their own hand writing.
2. All educational qualification certificates (Matric onwards).
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 proof.
6. Certificate for proof of age (Matric/ Senior Secondary mark sheet and certificate for verification of date of birth)
7. Service certificate by candidates employed in Central Govt/ Union Territory/ State/Semi Govt/ PSU Authenticated by Head Office alongwith salary certificate and No Objection Certificate by the department as per format given below.
8. Service certificate by candidates employed in Private Sector Authenticated by Head Office alongwith salary certificate and No Objection Certificate by the department as per format given below.
9. 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 alongwith photocopy of PAN card and self certified Character Certificate
10. 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.
11. Latest income proof from the appropriate authority (i.e. Income Tax Revenue Department / Magistrate / Employer).
12. Copy of latest Income Tax Return (ITR) filed
13. Copy of PAN Card.
14. Copy of Aadhar Card.
15. Employees of Railways are required to submit No Objection Certificate authenticated by Railway Board.
THE FOLLOWING APPLICABLE CERTIFICATE BE COMPULSORILY PRODUCED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW:
1. CERTIFICATE TO BE RENDERED BY CANDIDATES EMPLOYED IN CENTRAL GOVT/UNION TERRITORY/ STATE GOVT/ SEMI GOVT 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. SELF-CERTIFIED CHARACTER CERTIFICATE TO BE RENDERED BY SELF EMPLOYED PERSONNEL (SELF CERTIFIED BY THE CANDIDATE)
4. AN AFFIDAVIT TO BE RENDERED BY SELF EMPLOYED PERSONNEL ON NON-JUDICIAL STAMP PAPER OF MINIMUM VALUE DULY ENDORSED BY NOTARY.
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