The Territorial Army (TA) is a reserve force comprising part-time volunteers who offer support to the Indian Army. Its ranks include officers, junior commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers, and other personnel, mirroring those of the Indian Army. Members typically maintain civilian careers alongside their military service. The main responsibilities of the TA include relieving the regular army of stationary tasks, aiding civil authorities during disasters, ensuring essential services are upheld, and providing units to the regular army as necessary.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Nationality:
Citizens of India. (Men & Women).
Limits:
18 to 42 years on the date of application.
Educational Qualifications:
Graduate from any recognized university
Physical Standards:
A candidate must be physically and medically fit in all respects.
Employment:
Gainfully Employed
The eligibility criteria for joining the Territorial Army include several key requirements. First, candidates must fall within the age range of 18 to 42 years at the time of submitting their application. Educational qualifications mandate that applicants must hold a graduation degree from a recognized university, with no specific field of study specified. Furthermore, only Indian citizens are eligible to apply; individuals of other nationalities will not be considered.
Physical fitness is another crucial criterion. Candidates must meet the medical and physical standards stipulated by the Territorial Army. This involves submitting appropriate certificates to attest to their fitness.
Unique among defense entrance exams, the Territorial Army requires applicants to be currently employed in a gainful occupation. This employment criterion distinguishes it from other military recruitment processes.
Overall, meeting these eligibility criteria ensures that candidates are both physically capable and professionally engaged to serve effectively in the Territorial Army.
EXAMINATION PATTERN
The 2024 Territorial Army exam pattern is structured by the Territorial Army itself and outlines various aspects such as the format, scoring, and subjects covered. It includes a screening phase involving a written exam and interview, followed by SSB and a medical board for final selection. The written exam is divided into two papers: Paper 1 covers Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics, while Paper 2 focuses on General Knowledge and English. There are a total of 200 objective-type questions across both papers, with each paper carrying 100 marks. Elementary Mathematics questions are set at a Class 10 level, while other subjects are at a graduation level. Negative marking applies, deducting 0.5 marks for each incorrect answer.
PAPER 1
Reasoning
Total duration: 1 hour
Total no. of questions: 50
Total marks: 50
Elementary Mathematics
Total duration: 1 hour
Total no. of questions: 50
Total Marks: 50
PAPER 2
General Knowledge
Total duration:1
Total no. of questions: 50
Total marks: 50
English
Time duration: 1 hour
Total no of questions: 50
Total marks: 50
MARKING SCHEME PATTERN
- Incorrect answers result in a deduction of 0.5 marks.
- Choosing more than one answer counts as incorrect and leads to a 0.5 mark deduction.
- Not answering a question incurs a penalty.
- A correct answer awards one mark.
SYLLABUS
Territorial Army Syllabus for Reasoning
The question paper is designed to test candidates’ logical reasoning. Questions are asked from:
Statements
Figures
Letters
Alphanumeric Series
Reasoning Analogies
Blood Relations
Coding-Decoding
Data Sufficiency
Director Test
Figure Matrix
Odd One Out
Statement
Assumption
Decision Making
Statement and Conclusion
Deductive Statement Analysis
Syllogism
Territorial Army Syllabus for Reasoning Arithmetic
Number System – natural numbers, integers, rational and real numbers. Fundamental operations – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square roots, decimal fraction.
Unitary Method
Time and distance, time and work, percentages, application to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation
Elementary Number Theory
Division algorithm, prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 & 11. Multiples and factors, factorization theorem, HCF and LCM. Euclidean algorithm, logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables
Algebra
Basic operations, simple factors, remainder theorem, HCF, LCM, theory of polynomials, solutions of quadratic equations, the relation between its roots and coefficients (only real roots to be considered). Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns-analytical and graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear equations in two variables and their solutions. Practical problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or equations in two variables or quadratic equations in one variable and their solutions. Set language and set notation, rational expressions and conditional identities, laws of indices
Trigonometry
Sine x, cosine x, tangent x when O°
Geometry
Lines and angles, plane and plane figures theorems. Properties of angles at a point, Parallel lines, Sides and angles of a triangle, Congruency of triangles, Similar triangles, Concurrence of medians and altitudes, Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square, Circle and its properties, including tangents and normal and Loci.
Mensuration
Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circles. Areas of figures which can bisect into the figures (field book). Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface, and volume of a right circular area of cylinders. Surface area and volume of spheres.
Statistics
Collection and tabulation of statistical data, graphical representation-frequency polygons, bar charts, pie charts, etc. Measures of central tendency.
PAPER 2 SYLLABUS
General Knowledge:
History of India
Geography
Science
Economics
Political Science
Sports
Current Affairs
Everyday observation
Scientific Discoveries
Miscellaneous
English:
Questions are designed to test the candidates’ understanding of English such as words, grammar, and vocabulary. The syllabus includes:
Grammar
Vocabulary
One Word Substitutions
Homophones
Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms And Phrases
Reading Comprehension
Fill in the blanks
Spotting the Error
Sentence Rearrangement and Para Jumbles
Sentence Correction.
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