Are You A Working Professional? You Can Still Serve The Nation Through Territorial Army

Want to serve the nation along with a job? The Territorial Army is the best option. Explore all about this!

Who doesn't love to don the army uniform with a weapon on the left hand? Annually, entrance examinations such as National Defence Academy (NDA) and Technical Entry Scheme (TES) are conducted for recruiting the candidates to the Indian Army. Many candidates might have missed the bus due to their professional commitments. If you are one amongst them and wish to serve the nation by joining the Indian Army, the best thing is to opt for the Territorial Army. This will let you to achieve your professional or personal targets besides serving the nation.

 
All About Territorial Army In India

What Is Territorial Army?

The Territorial Army is one amongst the military forces and mobilised specifically during the emergencies. This is an opportunity provided to civilians to serve the nation without losing their jobs.

History Behind Territorial Army?

The British enacted a law regarding the Territorial Army in 1920. The Indian Territorial Force is meant for Indian volunteers. After the independence, the Indian government passed the Territorial Army Act in 1948.

How To Join Territorial Army?

The Indian Army takes both civilians and ex-service officers for the Territorial Army. Let's explore about the civilians. Only male candidates are considered for the Territorial Army. The age should be between 18 and 42. A graduation from any recognised university is the educational requirement. A candidate should meet all the prerequisites of the physical and medical. And one should be employed to apply for the Territorial Army.

How To Apply For The Territorial Army?

Annually, the Indian Army releases the notification in the month of June to apply for the Territorial Army. Candidates are required to apply online by paying the application fee of Rs 200/-.

Written Examination For Territorial Army

Candidates who have applied for the Territorial Army have to take a written examination. The written examination consists of two papers namely, Reasoning & Elementary Mathematics and General Knowledge & English. The duration of this objective type exam for each paper is two hours. Candidates have to score minimum 40% marks in each paper separately and overall average of 50%. There will be penalty for the wrong answer. However, the marks will not be deducted for questions that are not attempted.

Candidates who have passed the written examination will be called for an interview. Successful candidates will further undergo tests at a Service Selection Board (SSB) and Medical Board for final selection.

Training For Territorial Army

According to the official sources, one month basic training will be provided 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.

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