Last Date for Submission of Application is on 30th July, 2022.
No.of Posts and Vacancies :-
Territorial Army Officer - 13 Posts
Job Location - Across India
Education Qualification :
Applications are invited from gainfully employed young citizens for an opportunity of donning the uniform and serving the nation as Territorial Army Officers, based on the concept of enabling motivated young citizens 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.
1. Position: Territorial Army Officers
2. No of Position: 13
(a) Male - 12
(b) Female – 01
3. Nationality: Only citizens of India (male and female).
4. Educational Qualifications: Graduate from any recognized university.
5. Physical Standards: A candidate must be physically and medically fit in all respects
6. Employment: Gainfully Employed
7. Pay Scales (VII th CPC): 56,100 - 2,17,600
Age Limit
18 to 42 years as on last day of filing of application i.e. 19 Aug 2021.
Application Fees
Candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 200/- (Rupees two hundred only).
Documents Required:
Candidate who qualify in written test of Preliminary Interview Board are required to bring the following documents in original along withselfattested copies at the time of Preliminary Interview Board:
(a) 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.
(b) All educational qualification certificates (Matric onwards).
(c) Latest physical fitness certificate from a registered MBBS Doctor.
(d) Copy of Identity proof with photographs (Voter ID/PAN Card/Passport/Driving license etc).
(e) Domicile/ Residential proof.
(f) Certificate for proof of age (Matric/ Senior Secondary mark sheet and certificate for verification of date of birth).
(g) 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.
(h) 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.
(j) 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.
(k) Latest income proof from the appropriate authority (i.e. Income Tax Revenue Department / Magistrate / Employer).
(l) Copy of PAN Card.
(m) Copy of Aadhar Card.
(n) Copy of latest Income Tax Return (ITR) filed.
(o) Employees of Railways are required to submit No Objection Certificate authenticated by Railway Board.
Terms and Conditions
(a) Territorial Army is part time concept with mandatory two months training in a year and does not provide full time career.
(b) Serving in Territorial Army do not guarantee pension and the same is subject to embodied service as per organisational requirement.
(c) Commission is granted in the rank of Lieutenant.
(d) Pay and Allowances and privileges will be same as Regular Army Officers when embodied for training and military service.
(e) Promotions up to Lt Col by time scale subject to fulfilling laid down criteria. Promotion to Colonel and Brigadier by selection.
(f) Officers commissioned in Infantry TA may be called out for military service for longer duration depending on the requirement
Selection Process
(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.
(c) Vacancies of male and female candidates will be determined as per organisational requirement.
How to Apply
1. Candidates are required to apply online by using the website www.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in. Brief instructions for filling up the online Application Form (IAF(TA)-9 (Revised) have been given on the website.
2. The Online application can be filled from 01 JUL TO 30 JUL 2022till 11.59 PM after which link will be disabled.
3. The applicants must ensure that while filling their Application Form, they are providing their valid and active E-mail IDs as the concerned authorities may use electronic mode of communication while contacting them at different stages of examination process.
4. Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well in time without waiting for the last date for submission of online applications.
5. While filling in the Application Form, the candidate should carefully decide about his choice for the centre for the examination.
6. Candidates should note that no request for change of centre will be granted.
7. Candidates in their own interest are advised to keepa copy of print out of filled form submitted online.