Many aspirants who are looking forward to joining the Territorial Army can read the official notification TA Exam 2021 on SSBCrackExams. In this article, we are going to talk about a frequently asked question which is, can I join the Territorial Army? So we are going to talk about what is TA and who all can join the TA.
But first, one needs to understand that the Territorial Army exam is not a regular entry, what do you mean by regular? Regular means joining the Armed Forces full-time through different entries like NDA, CDS, or AFCAT for Indian Air Force, etc. So what is TA? Territorial Army is a part-time commitment that you can pursue along with your current profession, that is why you can apply for the Territorial Army till the age of 42 years. You can carry on with your current profession and yearly you have to give 2 months of service in the Territorial Army, so yes, it will not be a full-time profession for you.
Before moving forward, if you are preparing for the Territorial Army exam, do check our TA Exam Online Course, which is a full-fledged course as per the latest syllabus of the Territorial Army exam. You can access this course on Desktop and via our Andriod App.
Let’s move ahead and know some basic eligibility criteria for joining the Territorial Army
- You must be an Indian, of course.
- Age must be 18 to 42 years as on last day of filling of the application.
- You must be a graduate.
- Physically and Medically fit.
- You must be Gainfully Employed.
Now, the last part is where most of the aspirants get confused. What is Gainfully Employed? Gainfully employed means, you must have a job or business and you are earning from it. How would you prove that you are earning? You must be filling income tax, ITR etc. These are the records that will be checked during the process. So who all can apply for the Territorial Army?
- Buisness Owners
- Farmers
- People working in MNCs
- People working in other Govt services like Railways.
- Doctors
- Engineers
- Actors, Artist, Musician
- In Short all who are gainfully employed.
Serving officers because they are already serving in the armed forces and Students with no Jobs can not apply for the TA.
What is the Selection Procedure of the Territorial Army?
- First TA exam will be conducted.
- Candidates who clear the TA Exam will be called for a short PIB interview also known as Preliminary Interview Board.
- Once who is selected in PIB will be called for 5 Days SSB Interview.
- One who is recommended by the SSB board will go for the Medical Board.
- One who is declared fit by the medical board will wait for the final merit list.
- Based on the merit list, they will get the Joining Letter.
Once you go for the PIB after the written exam, you need to carry the following documents:
- Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-2 to be downloaded from www.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in and fill it up in their own hand writing.
- All educational qualification certificates (Matric onwards).
- Latest physical fitness certificate from a registered MBBS Doctor.
- Copy of Identity proof with photographs (Voter ID/PANCard/Passport/Driving license etc).
- Domicile/ Residential proof.
- Certificate for proof of age (Matric/ Senior Secondary mark sheetand 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 salary certificate and No Objection Certificate 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 and self-certified character certificate.
- Candidates whose names vary in documents should submit copy of Gazette notification of India/ State showing the correct name or an affidavit duly supported by newspaper cuttings.
- Latest income proof from the appropriate authority (i.e. Income Tax Revenue Department / Magistrate / Employer).
Now it must be clear, so if you are preparing for the TA do check the given links below:
All the best.
if anyone is commissioned in T.A. then they should join every ceremony . we are giving honour to those who are doing good works for India like Mr. Dhoni , but if they don’t understand the meaning of this dress then it seems that they are dishonouring our Force. So think and then give honours to those who really deserves and have some time to think about that honour given by whom to them.
i don’t know what will be the reaction on this but.
according to me if i am not wrong .
Sir Mr. Kapil dev and Sir Mr. N. Patekar . good to give them honour .
But others . or in upcoming days think before giving honours. To any one please don’t waste the attitude of Indian Army .
Preserve it .
Thank you.
Aapka dost
INDIAN
is there any coaching center for TA in Kolkata?because its been a long time i have appeared for any entrance exam or interview.i want to join Indian Army.
Sir, Can TA officers apply for permanent commission in the Army?
Sir iam 26 yr old a post grduate im Botany(non technical) aspirant but is there any chance left to apply for any commission.
Sir,
what are the fitness requirements for the admission to TA ? is there any physical test after the Interview ?
i m in final year B.Tech , can i apply for T.A.????
Thank You
Dear Vande Matram,I want to apply for TA Nov. 2012 Vacancy. I am working for a Pvt. Co. and they have refused me to give NoC. What should I do? I am desperate to join Army…
I suggest you to contact army for this matter.
Dear Vande Mataram, i don’t know ur original name but i appreciate your dedication about INDIAN ARMY.. u r doing a great job through this blog and website.information about ssb is too much important for all aspirants.. even not only for NDA or CDS aspirants but it is also important for all those who wants to join INDIAN ARMY as an OFFICER through TERRITORIAL ARMY… so keep it up and just chill…… GOD BLESS U DEAR.
VANDE MATARAM
Dear Vande Mataram, I’m 32 and working in a well established private sector, I don’t want to alert my firm and hence I cannot get authorisation from my private firm. What are the options for me?
You can directly contact Army HQ in this regard.
what if iam unemployed and iam a graduate can i apply?
NO
If i am self employed at the time of applying and after sending application if i get employed in private firm then am i eligible…At the time of scrutinizing which documents should i bring,self employed documents or private employed documents
You can carry both docs.
thanx.
and what about notification of this T.A. ???
As if now there is not new notification for TA.
Hi Anish TA Notification is out not TA Notification