JOIN TERRITORIAL ARMY AS AN OFFICER Applications are invited from gainfully employed young men for an opportunity of donning the uniform and serving the nation as Territorial Army Officers, based on the concept of enabling motivated young men 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. Date of written Exam :- 10 AUG 2014. Syllabus :- o PART I - Short Essay. o PART II - Objective type question on General Awareness includes issues related to Political / Economical affairs, International Situation and Sports. ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS Only male citizens of India and Ex-service officers who are medically fit. Age - 18 to 42 years as on 30 JUN 2014. Qualification - Graduate from any recognized university. Employment - Gainfully Employed in Central Govt/Semi Govt/ Pvt Firm/ Own business/Self Employed. Note : Serving Employees of Armed Forces/Police/Para Military Forces are not eligible. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Commission is granted in the rank of Lieutenant. Pay and Allowances and privileges will be same as Regular Army Officers when embodied for training and military service. Promotions upto Lt Col by time scale subject to fulfilling laid down criteria. Promotion to Colonel and Brigadier by selection. Officers commissioned in TA Infantry may be called out for military service for longer duration depending on requirement. EMBODIMENT FOR TRAINING One month basic training in the first year of commission. Two months annual training camp every year including the first year. Three months Post Commissioning training within first two years at IMA Dehradun. CIVILIAN CANDIDATES HOW TO APPLY. All desirous civilian candidates can obtain APPLICATION FORM, from EMPLOYMENT NEWSPAPER or download from indianarmy. gov.in(FREE OF COST) and send it alongwith self addressed stamped envelope of 28 x12 cms size, two passport size photographs and postal stamps worth Rs.12/- (Rs. 25/- for J&K) affixed on envelop (NO OTHER COST FOR SUBMISSION) to the respective APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO:::: Commander, TA Group Headquarters Northern Command, Udhampur (J&K) – 182101 Ph No.01992- 243592 SELECTION PROCEDURE : CIVILIAN CANDIDATES Candidates whose applications forms are found correct will be called for screening (written exam and interview), by a Preliminary Interview Board (PIB), at the respective TA Group Headquarters. Successful candidates will further undergo a Service Selection Board (SSB) and Medical Board for final selection. NOTE : Candidate who passed written test of PIB are required to bring the following attested documents by a Gazetted officer at the time of interview :- Certified copy of all educational qualification certificates alongwith original certificate (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). Service certificate by candidates employed in Central Govt / Union Territory / State Govt / Semi Govt / Private Sector Authenticated by Head Office. Self employed candidates or having own Business are required to submit an Affidavit on Non-Judicial stamp paper of minimum value duly attested stating nature of self employment and income earned annually. FOR EX SERVICE OFFICERS ONLY Ex Service Officers of three services should send their applications alongwith release order and release medical board direct to Addl Directorate General TA, Integrated HQ of MoD (Army), ‘L’ Block, New Delhi-01. The candidates will be screened by an Army HQ Selection Board (ASB) held at Addl Dte Gen TA, GS Branch, ‘L’ Block, Church Road, New Delhi which is followed by a Medical Board at New Delhi (Armed Forces Clinic) and Police Verification for shortlisted candidates. LAST DATE : Form completed in all respects will be accepted till 30 JUN 2014 at respective locations of Territorial Army Group Headquarters. For more details about TA visit us at indianarmy. gov.inand download APPLICATION FORM (FREE OF COST). INCOMPLETE/INELIGIBLE APPLICATION FORM WILL BE REJECTED WITHOUT INTIMATION Official Website of Indian Army indianarmy.gov.in
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