What is the overview of Territorial Army exam pattern?

Candidates can check below the overview of Territorial Army exam pattern. Particulars Details Exam name Territorial Army exam for recruitment to the post of Officers (Non Departmental) Examination authority Indian Territorial Army Examination level National Exam stages Screening (written exam and interview), SSB, medical board for final selection Exam type Objective (OMR answer sheet is used) Papers Paper 1: Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics Paper 2: General Knowledge and English Exam time Paper 1: Two hours Paper 2: Two hours Total questions Paper 1: 100 Paper 2: 100 Total marks Paper 1: 100 Paper 2: 100 Standard of questions Elementary Mathematics: Class 10 standard Other subjects: Graduation level Negative marks 0.5 marks Qualifying Marks Candidates need to secure a minimum of 40 per cent in each part of the paper separately. The overall average that candidates need to secure is 50 per cent

What is Territorial Army exam pattern for SSB Interview?

Territorial Army exam pattern comprises PIB and SSB interview. Candidates are required to carry required documents. They are assessed based on physical fitness and mental ability. Candidates must check the selection process for Territorial Army exam.

What papers does Territorial Army exam comprise of?

The exam pattern of Territorial Army highlights the overall structure of the exam. The test comprises two papers. Total marks allotted to the exam are 200. Candidates qualifying the PIB are called for SSB Interview.

Can I submit TA application form offline?

Candidates need to submit TA application form online only. There is no facility to submit the application form offline. The application fee is INR 200 for Territorial Army . Territorial Army application form is released to fill up vacancies wherein both male and female candidates applied for the exam

How do I fill the application form for Territorial Army?

Territorial Army application form is released by the examination authority. The application fee can be paid online only. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria are eligible to apply for the exam.

What is the procedure to apply for Territorial Army?

Any eligible candidate needs to first fill Territorial Army application form. Candidates will then be called for screening that comprises a written exam and PIB Interview. Those who will clear these rounds are called for SSB and medical exams.

How can I pay the application fee for TA exam?

The application fee is INR 500 for Territorial Army. The documents required to fill the application form are given below: All educational qualification certificates (Matric onwards) Latest physical fitness certificate from a registered MBBS doctor Copy of Identity proof with photographs (Voter ID/PAN Card/Passport/Driving license etc) Domicile/ Residential proof Certificate for proof of age (Matric/ Senior Secondary mark sheet and 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 No objection certificate 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 a photocopy of PAN card and self-certified character certificate Latest income proof from the appropriate authority Copy of PAN card Copy of Aadhar Card Copy of latest Income Tax Return (ITR) filed Employees of Railways are required to submit no objection certificate authenticated by Railway Board

Is there a way to get permanent commission after joining TA?

Yes, only if the Officer has served for three years in the Territorial Army. Candidates aged between 18 and 42 years can apply. Candidates must be a graduate. The selection process is prescribed by the examination authority.

I am a student. Can I join TA?

Territorial Army eligibility is prescribed by the examination authority. To be eligible for the exam, candidates must be Indian Nationals The age should be between 18 and 42 years. Only graduate candidates can apply. Candidates must be physically fit. They should be employed.

Can I check the TA result offline?

Candidates need to check their TA result online only. The direct link to check the result is provided on this page. The roll numbers of qualified candidates are made available in PDF form. Candidates are selected as per the required recruitment process.

What details are mentioned in Territorial Army result?

The details mentioned in the Territorial Army result are given below. Roll number Command (Central/Eastern/Northern/Southern/Western) Centre Application number Applicant number Result Remarks -

What are the important details related to Territorial Army result?

Few important points related to Territorial Army result are given below: Candidates whose application forms are found to be correct are called for screening (written exam followed by interview) by a Preliminary Interview Board (PIB) by the respective Territorial Army Group Headquarters. The written exam comprises two papers. Paper I comprise Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics. Paper-II comprises General Knowledge and English. The standard of the papers in Elementary Mathematics will be the Class 10 standard. The standard of other papers is of graduation level. The total marks allotted to each paper are 200. On the basis of the Territorial Army result for the written exam, candidates are selected for the Interview. Successful candidates further undergo tests at a Service Selection Board (SSB) and Medical Board for final selection.

Can I serve continuously in TA?

Yes, you can serve continuously in TA and can earn your Pension after completion of 20 years of physical (embodied) service in TA. TA is a Volunteers organization, and therefore, one can serve continuously.

Can I download Territorial Army admit card offline?

Territorial Army admit card is released online only. The direct link to download the Territorial Army admit card is made available on this page. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the call letter is not sent by post.

How do I download Territorial Army admit card?

Territorial Army admit card is released few days before the exam. The same can be downloaded online only. The process to access it is given below. Visit Territorial Army website Click admit card link on the home page Enter the required credentials Territorial Army admit card will appear on the screen Download the admit card and take its printout

When will Territorial Army admit card be released?

Territorial Army admit card is released one week before the exam. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.

Which are the documents required at the time of Territorial Army SSB interview?

The documents required at the time of the Territorial Army SSB interview are given below: Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-2 Educational qualification certificates (Matric onwards). Physical Fitness Certificate Copy of Identity proof with photographs Domicile/ Residential proof Age Certificate No objection certificate Aadhaar Card PAN Card

Territorial Army (TA) 2025: Admit Card (OUT), Dates, Pattern, Vacancies & FAQs

Updated on Jul 17, 2025 17:30 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

Overview

Territorial Army 2025 Exam: The Territorial Army released the Territorial Army admit card 2025. The exam is scheduled was conducted on July 20, 2025. The Territorial Army notification 2025 was released for a total of 19 vacancies. The detailed Territorial Army notification was released on May 12, 2025. The Territorial Army application form 2025 was released along with the notification. The last date to fill the application was June 10, 2025.

The selection process comprises screening, a written exam and an interview. Successful candidates are further called for Service Selection Board (SSB) and Medical Board for final selection.

The written exam of the Territorial Army is divided into two papers. Paper 1 comprises questions from Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics. Paper 2 comprises questions from the General Knowledge and English. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 200. The standard of Elementary Mathematics paper is of Class 10 level. The standard of questions in other subjects is at the Graduation level.

Q: I am not employed. Can I apply for Territorial Army?

The Territorial Army is a volunteer Army. The primary task of TA is to be the second line of defence of the Indian Army

Q: When Territorial Army 2025 application form was released?

Territorial Army 2025 aapplication form was released on May 12, 2025. Only online applications are accepted for Territorial Army exam. The application fee is INR 500 for Territorial Army . Territorial Army application form is released to fill up vacancies wherein both male and female candidates applied for the exam.

Q: When Territorial Army notification 2025 was released?

Territorial Army notification 2025 was released online. The notification PDF comprises the details related to the exam. It is necessary to read the same before applying for the exam. The apply online link is activated along with the notification.

Table of contents

What is Territorial Army Recruitment?
Territorial Army 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Territorial Army Exam Highlights
Territorial Army Application Form 2025
Territorial Army Exam Pattern 2025
Territorial Army Result 2025
Territorial Army Admit Card 2025

What is Territorial Army Recruitment?

The Indian Territorial Army (TA) is the second line of defence after the Regular Indian Army. The present role of the Territorial Army is to relieve the regular army from static duties and assist the civil administration in dealing with natural calamities and maintenance of essentials. Presently, the Territorial Army has approximately 40,000 persons. Candidates can join the Territorial Army as Officers and Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO). The Territorial Army Officers (Non-Departmental) is done for Ex-Servicemen and Civilians.

Territorial Army 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Territorial Army 2025 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
20 Jul ' 25	Territorial Army Exam Date 2025
12 May ' 25 - 10 Jun ' 25	Territorial Army Application Form 2025

Territorial Army Exam Highlights

Some of the important highlights of the Territorial Army exam are given below.

Exam Particulars	Exam Details
Exam Name	TA exam for Officers post
Conducting Body	Territorial Army
Exam Level	National level
Exam Frequency	Depending upon the vacancies
Mode of Exam	Written
Exam Purpose	To select Officers in Territorial Army. Candidates can serve the nation as a civilian and soldier
Exam Fees	INR 200
Exam Duration	Paper 1: Two hours Paper 2: Two hours
No. of Papers and Total Marks	Paper 1: Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics (100 marks) Paper 2: General Knowledge and English (100 marks)
Total Questions	Paper 1: 100 Paper 2: 100
Marking Scheme	0.5 marks are deducted for wrong answers
No. of Test Cities	More than 20
Official Website	https://www.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in/
Contact Details	011-21411121

Territorial Army Application Form 2025

Territorial Army application form 2025 is made available online by the Indian Army. To submit Territorial Army application forms, candidates need to pay the required application fees. The application fee is INR 500.

Territorial Army Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can check below the eligibility criteria for Territorial Army Civilians and Ex-Servicemen posts:

Territorial Army Eligibility Criteria for Civilians

Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.

Age Limits: The age of candidates should be between 18 and 42 years on the date of application.

Educational Qualifications: Must have completed graduation from a recognized university.

Physical Standards: Candidates must be physically and medically fit in all respects.

Employment status: Gainfully employed.

Territorial Army Eligibility Criteria for Ex-Servicemen

Only Ex-Service Officers can apply who are in the age group of 18 to 42 years can apply. Candidates must be a graduate and physically and mentally fit
Serving member of the Regular Army/ Navy/ Air Force/ Police/ GREF/ Para Military and other forces are not eligible

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Territorial Army Selection Process

The selection process for Officers Civilians and Ex-Servicemen is given below:

Territorial Army Selection Process for Officers Civilians

Candidates applying successfully for the exam are called for screening. The screening comprises a written exam followed by an Interview, conducted by a Preliminary Interview Board by the respective Territorial Army Group Headquarters. Successful candidates are required to further undergo tests at a Service Selection Board (SSB) and Medical Board for final selection. The vacancies for male and female candidates are determined as per organizational requirements.

Territorial Army Selection Process for Ex-Servicemen

The Ex-Service Officers are screened by the Army Headquarters Selection Board (ASB) at Additional Directorate General Territorial Army
Ex Armed Forces Commissioned Officers will be selected through interview
The Ex-Service Officers undergo a medical examination at Armed Forces Clinic followed by their Police Verification for final selection

Territorial Army Exam Centres

Territorial Army exam centres are announced along with the notification. The exam is conducted at multiple exam centres across more than 20 cities. Candidates are required to select TA exam centres while filling the application form. The examination authority reserves the right to allot exam centres to candidates. The list of test cities of TA exam is given below.

Jaipur	Pune
Bengaluru	Hyderabad
Darjeeling	Kolkata
Dimapur	Guwahati
Jalandhar	Shimla
Delhi	Ambala
Hisar	Lucknow
Allahabad	Agra
Bhubaneshwar	Dehradun
Udhampur	Srinagar
Nagrota	-

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Territorial Army Exam Pattern 2025

Territorial Army exam pattern for Civilian post is such that it is divided into screening (written exam and interview), SSB, medical board for final selection. The written exam is divided into two papers. Paper 1 comprises questions from Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics. Paper 2 comprises questions from the General Knowledge and English. The question paper of Territorial Army comprises 200 objective-type questions. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 200. Territorial Army exam pattern for Paper 1 and 2 of written exam is given below.

Paper 1

Sections	Duration (In hours)	Total number of Questions	Total Marks
Reasoning	1	50	50
Elementary Mathematics	1	50	50

Paper 2

Section	Duration (In hours)	Total Number of Questions	Total Marks
General Knowledge	1	50	50
English	1	50	50

Territorial Army Result 2025

Territorial Army result is announced online on the official website. However, the direct link to check the result is provided on this page. Territorial Army result PDF displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Candidates are required to secure minimum 40 per cent in each of the papers separately and overall they are required to secure 50 per cent.

Territorial Army Admit Card 2025

Territorial Army admit card is released online. To download Territorial Army admit card, candidates are required need to enter the required credentials. Territorial Army admit card comprised details regarding the exam date, exam centre, time and personal details of candidates. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.