Saturday, January 30, 2010

Territorial Army (India) recruits men as Officers


Territorial Army (India)

The Territorial Army in India (commonly referred to as TA in India) is an organization of volunteers who receive military training for a few days in a year so that in case of an emergency they can be mobilized for the defence of the country.

It is a second line of defense after the Regular Indian Army; the Indian Territorial Army is not a profession, occupation or a source of employment. It is only meant for those people who are already in mainstay civilian professions, in fact, gainful employment or self-employment in a civil profession is a pre-requisite for joining the Territorial Army.

Join as an Officer in Territorial Army (India)

Selected candidates will be posted in the Lieutenant Rank. This will be treated as a part time job.
Last date for receipt of request for Application – February 15
Last date for receipt of completed Application – March 15
Eligibility
Age – 18 to 42 years
Education – Graduation

How to Apply
Applications are to be sent to the concerned TA Group Headquarters. After processing of applications, the eligible candidates are called for Preliminary Interview Boards held at respective TA Group Headquarters (Pune, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Lucknow). Selected candidates go through the SSB Interview, Medical Board & Police Verification. The successful candidates are granted commission by the President of India.

Ex – Defence service officers may also join the TA. The required to apply directly to Additional Directorate General of Territorial Army and appear before the Board of Officers presided by the Additional Director General of Territorial Army at New Delhi . Selected Officers are to be cleared by the Medical Boards before the officer’s ar granted commission in the TA. All such officers are given the credit of their previous commissioned service on joning the Territorial Army.

Those from Tamilnadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Lakhdives may apply to

Commander TA,
Group Head Quarters,
Southern Command, Pune.

The request for application shall accompany a self addressed stamped post cover sized 28 x 12 cm enclosing a DD for Rs. 10. The Bio-data indicating the present employment details and monthly remuneration may also be enclosed.
For full procedures and Application Form Click here

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