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TERRITORIAL ARMY COMMISSION ONLINE ENTRANCE EXAM–2023
DATE OFONLINE ENTRANCE EXAM:3rd/4th WEEK OF DEC 2023
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION :23 OCT2023 TO 21 NOV 2023
Official website www.jointerrtorialarmy.gov.in
CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY ONLINE AT www.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in ONLY.NO OTHER MODE IS ALLOWED
FORSUBMISSION OF APPLICATION.
Applications are invited from gainfully employed citizens for an opportunity of donning the uniform and serving the nation as Territorial Army Officers,
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.
1. Total Number of Vacancy. (iii) Trigonometry.
(a) Male - 18 (b) Female – 01 Sine×,Cosine×,Tangent×when0°<×<90°Valuesofsin×,cos×an
dtan×,for×=0°,30°,45°,60°and90° Simple trigonometric
Note :- The final selection shall be made in the order of merit identities.Useoftrigonometrictables.
uptothenumberofvacanciesavailable. Vacancies are subject to change as Simplecasesofheightsanddistances.
per organizational requirement. (iv)Geometry. Lines and angles, plane and plane figures,
2.Conditions of Eligibility. Theorems on, Properties of angles
atapoint,Parallellines,Sidesandanglesofatriangle,Congruency
(a) Nationality. Only citizens of India (male and female). oftriangles,Similartriangles,Concurrenceofmediansandaltitud
es,Propertiesofangles,Sidesanddiagonalsofaparallelogram,R
(b)Age Limits.18 to 42 years as on last day of filing ofapplication ectangleandsquare,
i.e.should have attained minimum 18 years and should not be more than Circleanditspropertiesincludingtangentsandnormal,Loci.
42 Years on21 Nov 2023. (v)Mensuration. Areas of squares, rectangles,
(c)Educational Qualifications. Graduate from any recognized parallelograms, triangle and circle.Areas of figureswhich can
university. be split up into these figures (Field Book), Surface area and
volume ofcuboids, lateral surface and volume of right circular
(d) Physical Standards. A candidate must be physically and medically cones and cylinders, surfaceareaandvolumeofspheres.
fit in all respects.
(vi)Statistics.
(e) Employment. Gainfully Employed. Collectionandtabulationofstatisticaldata,Graphicalrepresentati
Note:- Serving member of the Regular Army/ Navy/ Air Force/ Police/ onfrequencypolygons,histograms,barcharts,piechartsetc.Mea
GREF/ Para Military and like forces are not eligible. suresofcentraltendency.
(c) Part – 3. General Knowledge. General knowledge including
3.Date of Online Entrance Examination.3rd / 4 th week of December 2023 knowledge of current events and such matters of everyday
tentatively. observation and experience in scientific aspects as may be expected
Disclaimer :-The date of holding the examination as mentioned above is of an educated person who has not made a special study of any
liable to be changed at the discretion of the competent authority. scientific subject. The paper will also include questions on history of
India and geography of nature which candidates should be able to
4. Submission of Applications.The Online Registration and Applications
answer without special study.
can be filed from 23 Oct 2023 (1000 Hrs) to 21 Nov 2023 (2355 Hrs) after
which the link will be disabled. (d) Part – 4. English. The question paper will be designed to test
the candidates’ understanding of English and workman - like use of
5.Centresof Examination. The Examinationwill be conducted PAN words.
India.List is given in TA websitewww.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in.
9. Candidates to Ensure their Eligibility for the Examination.
Disclaimer:- Territorial Army Directorate has the right to conduct the The candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they
CBT at all the cities or any of the cities depending upon number of the fulfill all eligibility conditions for admission to the examination. Their
candidates applied and other compulsions. admission at all the stages of the examination will be purely
provisional subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions.
6. Standard and Syllabus of the Examination : Mere issue of Admission Certificate to the candidate will not
Paper Subject Time Numbers Marks imply that his candidature has been finally cleared by the
Allotted of competent authority.
Questions 10.Exam Duration. Maximum time is 02 hours.
Part - 1 Reasoning 25 25
11.Type of Exam. Computer based test (CBT).
Part - 2 Elementary
25 25 12. Qualifying Marks. The Territorial Army Directorate
In one Mathematics
02hours havediscretiontofix qualifyingmarks in any or all
session Part - 3 General
25 25 thesubjectsoftheexamination.
Knowledge
Part - 4 English 25 25 13. Penalty for Wrong Answers. Foreachquestion for which a
Total 100 100 wrong answer has been given by the candidate,onethird (0.33%)
7. Standard.The standard of the papers in Elementary Mathematics will marks assigned to that question will be deductedaspenalty.
be of Matriculation level. The standard of papers in other subjects will Question marked for review will be treated as unanswered.
approximately be such as maybe expected of a graduate of an Indian 14.Fee Details. Candidates’ are required to pay a fee of Rs 500/-
university. (Rupees five hundred only). Candidates should note that payment of
8. Syllabus. examination fee can be made only through the modes prescribed at
website. Payment of fee through any other mode is neither valid nor
(a)Part – 1. Reasoning. The question paper will be designed to test acceptable. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee/mode
the candidates ability to complete sequences, making logical shall be summarily rejected. Fee once paid shall not be refunded
conclusion based on simple pattern of numbers, statements, figures, under any circumstances nor can the fee be held in reserve for any
letters etc as may be expected of a rational thinking person without any other examination or selection.
special study of the subject.
15.How to Apply.Candidates are required to apply online by using
(b)Part – 2. Elementary Mathematics. the website www.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in. Brief instructions for
(i) Arithmetic. NumberSystem— filling up the online Application Form IAF(TA)-9 (Revised) Part-
Naturalnumbers,Integers,RationalandRealnumbers.Fundamenta 1have been given on the website.
loperations, addition, subtraction,multiplication, division, 16. Instruction to the Candidate for Filling Online Application.
Squareroots,Decimalfractions.Unitarymethod,timeanddistance,ti
(a) The Online application can be filled from 23 Oct 2023to
meandwork, percentages, applications to simple and
21 Nov 2023 after which link will be disabled.
compound interest, profitand loss, ratio
andproportion,variation.Elementary Number Theory Division (b) The applicants must ensure that while filling their Application
algorithm. Prime and composite Form, they are providing their valid and active E-mail IDs &
numbers.Testsofdivisibilityby2,3,4,5,9and11.Multiplesandfactors mobile number as the concerned authorities will use electronic
.FactorisationTheorem.H.C.F.andL.C.M.Euclideanalgorithm.Log mode ofcommunication while contacting them at different stages of
arithmstobase10,lawsoflogarithms,useoflogarithmictables. examination process.
(ii)Algebra. (c) Candidates are advised to apply online well in time without
BasicOperations,simplefactors,RemainderTheorem,H.C.F., waiting for the last date for submission of online applications.
L.C.M.,Theoryofpolynomials,solutionsofquadraticequations,relati (d) While filling in the Application Form, the candidate should
onbetweenitsrootsandcoefficients (Only real roots to be carefully decide about their choices for the centre for the
considered). Simultaneous linear equations in twounknowns — examination.
analytical and graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear
inequations intwo variables and their solutions. Practical (e) Candidates should note that no request for change of
problems leading to two centre will be granted.
simultaneouslinearequationsorinequationsintwovariablesorquadr (f) Candidates in their own interest are advised to keep a copy
aticequationsin onevariable & their solutions. Set language and of print out of filled form submitted online.
set notation, Rational expressions
 andconditionalidentities,Lawsofindices.

17.Admit Card for Online Entrance Exam. The admit card will be made (k) Service certificate by candidates employed in Central
available online for being downloaded by the candidate. The admit cards shall Govt/ Union Territory/ State/Semi Govt/ Private Sector
depict photograph and scanned signature of the candidate, date of birth, Authenticated by Head Office along with salary certificate
date/time of examination and also name and address of examination centre. and No Objection Certificate by the department as per
In addition, email & SMS alert will also be sent to the candidates for the same. format given below.
18. Helpline Number for Guidance of Candidates. In caseof 24.The Following Applicable Certificate be Compulsorily
anyguidance/information/clarification regarding their Produced at the Time of Interview.
application,candidatureetc.candidates can contact (a) Certificate to be Rendered by Candidates Employed
helpdeskoverTelephoneonworkingdaysbetween10:00 AMto5:00PM in Central Govt/ Union Territory/ State Govt/ Semi Govt
starting from the commencement of filling of application till conduct of duly Authenticated by Head OF Office.
CBT. The contact details will be available on official website i.e
www.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in. I certify that Shri/Smt/Kumari_______
S/o/D/o/W/o__________ employed under me as
19. Objection Management. Objection Management Link shall be hosted
______________for the last _______ yrs and that his/her
on website www.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in. after 72 hours from the date of
character as far as known to me is good. He/ She is/is not
examination inviting concerns of the candidates related to questions and
recommended for the grant of commission in TA. It is also
answers keys of the examination, if any. The objection management link shall certified that Shri/Smt/Kumari _____will be made available
be shared with the candidates on their registered email for downloading of
for Trg/embodiment for service of the Territorial Army as and
response sheet. Objection management link will be live for only three days. when required. It is further certified that Shri/Smt/Kumari
20. Selection Procedure. ______does not hold and/or is not likely to hold in the
foreseeable future a key–post in ______ (Department/
(a) Candidates whose application forms are found correct andare
declaredsuccessfulintheonline entrance exam will be detailed for Organisation which could affect the minimum essential
intelligence and personality test at the ServiceSelectionBoard. functions of this Department/ Organisation. However, in the
event of his/ her becoming a key person subsequently the
(b) Two-stage selection procedure based on Psychological Aptitude Director General Territorial Army, New Delhi shall be
Test and IntelligenceTesthasbeenintroduced requested immediately to release or discharge him/her from
atServiceSelectionBoards. All the candidates will beput the Territorial Army.
tostageonetestonfirstdayofreportingat Selection Centres.Onlythose
candidateswhoqualifyatstageonewillbeadmitted to Place Signature
thesecondstage/remaining tests and all those who fail to pass stage Date Designation
one, will be returned. Stamp/Seal of Office
(c) The male and female candidates will beplaced in separate order (b) Certificate to be rendered by Self Employed
of merit on the basis of the total marks secured by them in theonline Personnel (Self Certified by the candidate)
entrance examinationandintheSSBtests. (i) I ______ (Name) S/o/D/o/W/o ______ certify that I
21. Embodiment for Training. possess good moral character to the best of
my belief and knowledge.
(a) Six months Pre-Commission Training as provided in TA Rule 20A
amended vide SRO 65 dt 29 Apr 2023. (Candidates shall Place Signature
becommissioned in TA only on successful completion of the said Pre- Date Name
Commission Training.
(ii)Affidavit on Non-Judicial stamp paper of minimum
(b)Two months annual training camp every year. value duly endorsed by notary.
22.Terms and Conditions of Service. I_______ (Name) S/o/D/o/W/o _________ resident of
(a)Territorial Army is part time concept with mandatory two months _______ do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as
follows:
training in a year and does not provide full time career.
(b)Serving in Territorial Army do not guarantee pension and the same is (aa)That I am a resident of above address.
subject to embodied service as per organisational requirement. (ab)That I am self-employed as ___________.
(c)Commission is granted in the rank of Lieutenant. (ac)That my annual income from all sources is
approximately Rs ___________.
(d)Pay and Allowances and privileges will be same as Regular Army
Officers when embodied for training and military service. The above statement is true and correct to the best
(e)Promotions up to Lt Col by time scale subject to fulfilling laid down of my knowledge and belief.
criteria. Promotion to Colonel and Brigadier by selection.
(f)Officers commissioned in Territorial Army may be called out for Deponent
military service for longer duration depending on the requirement.
(g)Pay Scales (VIIth CPC).
Verification: Verified at ______ on this ______ day of _______
Rank Level Pay Matrix Military 20___ that the contents of above affidavit are true to my
Service Pay knowledge & belief and nothing has been concealed therein.
Lieutenant Level 10 56,100 - 1,77,500 15500/-
Captain Level 10A 61,300 - 1,93,900 15500/- Deponent
Major Level 11 69,400 - 2,07,200 15500/-
(c)Certificate to be Rendered by Candidates Employed
Lt Colonel Level 12A 1,21,200 - 2,12400 15500/- in PrivateSector (to be authenticated by Head of Office)
Colonel Level 13 1,30,600 - 2,15,900 15500/-
Brigadier Level 13A 1,39,600 - 2,17,600 15500/- Certified that any difference between the civil and military
pay and allowances of the applicant Name
23. Candidate who qualify in online entrance exam (CBT) are required to _________________S/o/D/o/W/o _________________ an
bring the following documents in original along with self-attested copies at employee of this organisation will be paid by us for the
the time of SSB Interview. period of his/her military duties in the Territorial Army. On
(a) Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-2 to be downloaded return from Military duty in the Territorial Army,
from www.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in and fill it up in their own hand Shri/Smt/Kumari___________________will be absorbed in
writing. the same or equivalent post which he/she would have held if
his/her service in the civil had not been so interrupted and
(b) All educational qualification certificates (Matric onwards).
the such military service would count for all benefits in
(c) Copy of identity proof with photographs (Voter ID/PAN Card/ his/her civil job, like seniority for promotion, increment of
Passport/ Driving license/Aadhaar etc). pay, bonus and provident fund etc. To which he/ she would
(d) Proof of residential address. have otherwise been entitled.

(e) Certificate for proof of age (Matric/ Senior Secondary mark sheet Place Signature
and certificate for verification of date of birth). Date
(f) Candidates whose names vary in documents should submit copy Designation
of Gazette notification of India/ State showing the correct name or an Stamp/ Seal of Office
affidavit duly supported by newspaper cuttings.
(g) Latest income proof from the appropriate authority (i.e. Income
Tax Revenue Department / Magistrate / Employer).
(h) Copy of latest Income Tax Return (ITR) filed.
(j) 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.
CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY ONLINE AT www.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in ONLY. NO OTHER MODE IS ALLOWED FOR
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION.

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