Join Territorial Army as an Officer : Notification Released

PART TIME COMMITMENT – FULL TIME HONOUR :ADVENTURE AWAITS YOU !

Applications are invited from gainfully employed young men for an opportunity of donning the uniform and serving the nation as Territorial Army Officers, based on the concept of enabling motivated young men 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.

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

·          Only male citizens of India and Ex-service officers who are

medically fit.

·          Age- 18 to 42 years as on 30 Jun 2015.

·          Qualification -Graduate from any recognized university.

·          Employment - Gainfully Employed in Central/State Govt/ Semi Govt/Pvt Sector/Self Employed.

·          Note : Serving member of the Regular Army/Navy/Air Force/ Police /GREF/Para Military and like forces are not eligible.

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 IMA Dehradun.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

·          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 Infantry TA may be called out for military service for longer duration depending on the requirement.

·          Pay Scales.

RANK	PAY BANDS / SCALE	GRADE PAY	Military Service Pay
LIEUTENANT	PB-3/15600-39100	5400	6000
CAPTAIN	PB-3/15600-39100	6100	6000
MAJOR	PB-3/15600-39100	6600	6000
LT COLONEL	PB-4/37400-67000	8000	6000
COLONEL	PB-4/37400-67000	8700	6000
BRIGADIER	PB-4/37400-67000	8900	6000

·          Date of written Exam : 02 Aug 2015            

·          Syllabus:-   

o    PART I  - Essay writing & comprehension (In English).

o    PART II - Objective type question on General Awareness, issues related to Political/Economic, Current Affairs (both national & International), Mental Aptitude, English Grammar & Reasoning.

HOW TO APPLY. All desirous civilian candidates can obtain Application Form, from Employment Newspaper  (FREE OF COST) and send it alongwith self addressed stamped envelope of 28 x12 cms size, two passport size photographs and postal stamps worth Rs.27/- affixed on envelope (No other cost for submission) to the respective TA Group Headquarters as per the choice of following examination centres. NO OTHER DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH APPLICATION FORM.

SER NO	WRITTEN EXAMINATION CENTRE	APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO
1.	Chandigarh	PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters, Western Command, Building No.750, Sector-8B, Chandigarh-160 009. Ph No. 0172-2547864
2.	Lucknow & Patna	PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters Central  Command, Lucknow (UP) – 226002.                    Ph No.0522-2482278
3.	Kolkata & Shillong	PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters, Eastern Command, Fort William,Kolkata (WB) - 700021. Ph No.033-22313227
4.	Jaipur, Pune, Bangaluru & Hyderabad	PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters Southern Command, Pune-411001.                                                   Ph No. 7768003601, 02026880123
5.	Udhampur & Srinagar	PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters Northern Command, Udhampur (J&K) – 182101               Ph No.01992 243592

SELECTION PROCEDURE

FOR CIVILIAN CANDIDATES

·         Candidates whose application forms are found correct will be called for screening (written exam and interview) by a Preliminary Interview Board (PIB) by the respective TA Group Headquarters.

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

FOR EX SERVICE OFFICERS (COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ONLY)

·          Ex Service Officers of three services should send their applications alongwith release order and release medical board proceedings directly to Addl Directorate General TA, Integrated HQ of MoD (Army),  ‘L’ Block, Church Road, New Delhi-01.

The candidates will be screened by an Army HQ Selection Board (ASB) held at Addl Dte Gen TA, GS Branch, ‘L’ Block, Church Road, New Delhi. Recommended candidate will be required to undergo Medical Examination at Armed Forces Clinic, New Delhi and submit Police Verification Form. 

NOTE :Candidate who qualify in written test of PIB/ASB are required to bring the following documents in original alongwith attested copies at the time of interview:-

·         All educational qualification certificates (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).

·         Domicile/Residential proof certificate.

·         Certificate for proof of age (Matric/Senior Secondary mark sheet & certificate for verification of date of birth). 

·        Service certificate by candidates employed in Central Govt/Union Territory/State/Semi Govt/Private Sector Authenticated by Head Office alongwith NOC by the department as per format given below.

·         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.

·         In case of candidates whose names vary in documents submitted, such candidates should submit an affidavit on judicial stamp paper declaring the correct name. The same must be published in newspaper and submit the newspaper cutting alongwith the affidavit.

·         Employees of Railways are required to submit NOC authenticated by Railway Board.

(The information has been taken by the official website of Indian Army for spreading the advertisement release of the TA form. Please refer the original advertisement for detailed info)