Territorial Army 2024 Exam Pattern (Section-wise), Marking Scheme

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 18:01 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

Territorial Army exam pattern 2024 is prescribed by the Territorial Army. The exam pattern highlights details such as the number of sections, total marks, topic-wise distribution of questions, total marks, and marking scheme.Territorial Army exam pattern is divided into screening (written exam and interview), SSB, medical board for final selection. Territorial Army exam pattern for 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. The standard of questions in Elementary Mathematics is of Class 10 level. The standard of questions in other subjects is of graduation level. There are also negative marking of 0.5 marks for wrong answers in the exam. Read below for more details on Territorial Army exam pattern. 

Q:   What is Territorial Army exam pattern for SSB Interview?
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Upon successfully clearing the PIB, candidates are called for SSB Interview. Here both physical and mental abilities are thoroughly assessed. Candidates are required to bring essential documents, including educational certificates, a physical fitness certificate from a registered MBBS Doctor, identity proof, domicile certificate, age proof, and a service certificate for those employed in various sectors.

Q:   What is TA exam pattern for PIB and written exam?
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Shortlisted candidates undergo a screening test at the respective Territorial Army headquarters. During PIB and written exam essential documents are scrutinized. The written exam consists of two papers for a duration of 2 hours each. Paper 1 covers Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics, while Paper 2 carries questions from General Knowledge and English. Candidates need to secure 40% marks in each paper and 50% in overall.

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  • Territorial Army Syllabus
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Territorial Army Syllabus

Territorial Army syllabus is divided into two papers. The syllabus of Paper 1 comprises topics from Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics. The syllabus of Paper 2 comprises topics from General Knowledge and English. The Territorial Army syllabus for both papers is given below.

Territorial Army Syllabus for Paper 1
Reasoning The pattern of Numbers, Statements, Figures, Letters, etc
Elementary Mathematics Arithmetic, Unitary Method, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, and Statistics.

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Territorial Army Syllabus for Paper 2
General Knowledge Current Affairs, History of India, Polity, and the Geography of Nature
Elementary Mathematics Synonyms, Antonyms, Reading Comprehension, Para jumbles, Error Spotting, Jumbled Sentences, Sentence Correction, and Fill in the Blanks

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Territorial Army Exam Pattern 2024 FAQs

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