In this article we will compare territorial army entries parameters for civilian and officers.
Territorial Army 2017 Entry Comparison Officers Vs Civilians
PARAMETERS | Ex-officers | CIVILIAN |
Nationality | Only male citizens of India | Only male citizens of India |
Age Limits | 18 to 42 years on the date of application | 18 to 42 years on the date of application |
Educational Qualifications | Graduate from recognized university | Graduate from any recognized
university. |
Physical Standards | A candidate must be physically and medically fit in all
respects |
A candidate must be physically and medically fit in all respects. |
Employment | Gainfully Employed | Gainfully Employed |
Non-eligibility | Serving member of the Regular Army/ Navy/ Air Force/ Police/ GREF/ Para
Military and like forces are not eligible |
Serving member of the Regular Army/ Navy/ Air Force/ Police/ GREF/ Para Military and like forces are not eligible. |
Type of Exam | Only Interview | Objective (OMR Answer Sheet will be used) |
Selection Procedure | (a) The Ex Service Officers will be screened by the Army Headquarters Selection
Board (ASB) held at Additional Directorate General Territorial Army, Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence, ‘L’ Block, Church Road, New Delhi – 110 001.
(b) Recommended Ex Service Officers will undergo Medical Examination at Armed Forces Clinic, New Delhi followed by their Police Verification for final selection. |
(a) 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.
(b) Successful candidates will further undergo tests at a Service Selection Board (SSB) and Medical Board for final selection. |
Training | (a) One month Basic Training in the first year of commission.
(b) Two months Annual Training Camp every year including the first year. |
(a) One month basic training in the first year of commission.
(b) Two months annual training camp every year including the first year. |
Initial Rank | LIEUTENANT | LIEUTENANT |