Indian Army is opening the gateway for gainfully employed young men to join ranks with the Territorial Army officers. The process of Territorial Army Recruitment 2015 2016 has been started. Candidates gainfully employed and willing to join the ranks of Indian Army as a Territorial Army officer are welcome to apply for the Territorial Army Recruitment 2015 2016. Applications are invited from gainfully employed young men for an opportunity of donning the uniform and serving the nation as Territorial Army Officers. It’s 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.

Territorial Army Recruitment 2015 2016 Eligibility Criteria

• Only male citizens of India and Ex-service officers who are medically fit.
• Age -18 to 42 years as on 30 June 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.

Territorial Army Recruitment 2015 2016 Training, Terms and Conditions

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, 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.

Territorial Army Recruitment 2015 2016 Written Exam Date and Syllabus

• Written Exam Date for Territorial Army Recruitment 2015 2016 – 02 August 2015.
• Syllabus for Territorial Army Recruitment 2015 2016 Written Exam:

Part-I  : Essay writing & comprehension (In English).

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

Note: Last date for Territorial Army Recruitment 2015 2016 Application form completed in all respects will be accepted till 30 Jun 2015 at respective Territorial Army Group Headquarters.

How to Apply for Territorial Army Recruitment 2015 2016

For Civilian Candidates:

• Obtain Application Form, from Employment Newspaper or download from http://indianarmy.nic.in/.
• Send it along with self-addressed stamped envelope of 28 x12 cm 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 centers.
• No other documents are required to be attached with the application form.

Download Territorial Army Application form:

Territorial Army Recruitment 2015 2016

Territorial Army Recruitment 2015 2016 Exam Centers

Candidates can opt for one of the following Centers for submission of their applications Territorial Army Recruitment 2015 2016

• Chandigarh

PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters, Western Command, Building No.750, Sector-8B, Chandigarh-160 009. Ph No. 0172-2547864

• Lucknow and Patna

PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters Central Command, Lucknow (UP) – 226002. Ph No.0522-2482278

• Kolkata and Shilong

PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters, Eastern Command, Fort William,Kolkata (WB) – 700021. Ph No.033-22313227

• Jaipur, Pune, Banglore and Hyderabad

PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters Southern Command, Pune-411001. Ph No. 7768003601, 02026880123

• Udhampur and Srinagar

PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters Northern Command, Udhampur (J&K) – 182101.  Ph No.01992 243592

Instructions for Territorial Army Recruitment 2015 2016

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 along with 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 along with 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 along with 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 along with the affidavit.

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

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