JOIN TERRITORIAL ARMY AS AN OFFICER

(ONLY FOR EX ARMED FORCES COMMISSIONED OFFICERS)

PART TIME COMMITMENT – FULL TIME HONOUR : ADVENTURE AWAITS YOU !
ARMY HEADQUARTERS SELECTION BOARD (ASB) - 2018
(DATE OF INTERVIEW : APRIL 2018)
(LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION : 31 JANUARY 2018)
(Official Website : www.indianarmy.nic.in)
Applications are invited from gainfully employed Ex Armed Forces Commissioned Officers for an opportunity of donning the uniform and serving the Nation as Territorial Army
Officers (Non Departmental), based on the concept of enabling motivated Ex Service Officers to serve in a military environment without having to sacrifi ce 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. CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY : (b) All educational qualification certificates (Matric onwards).
(a) Only Ex Service Officer can apply.
(c) Latest physical fitness certificate from a registered MBBS Doctor.
(b) Nationality : Only male citizens of India.
(c) Age Limits : 18 to 42 years on the date of application. (d) Copy of Identity proof with photographs (Voter ID/PAN Card/Passport/Driving
(d) Educational Qualifications : Graduate from recognized university. license etc).
(e) Physical Standards : A candidate must be physically and medically fit in all
(e) Domicile/ Residential proof.
respects.
(f) Certificate for proof of age (Matric/ Senior Secondary mark sheet & certificate for
(f) Employment : Gainfully Employed. verification of date of birth).
Note : Serving member of the Regular Army/ Navy/ Air Force/ Police/ GREF/ Para (g) Service certificate by candidates employed in Central Govt/ Union Territory/
Military and like forces are not eligible. State/Semi Govt/ Private Sector Authenticated by Head Office alongwith No
Objection Certificate by the department as per format given at Para 14 (a) below.
2. DATE OF INTERVIEW : APRIL 2018 (Firm dates will be communicated later by
post). (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
3. LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION : Application form completed in all
annual income alongwith photocopy of PAN card and self certified character
respects will be accepted till 31 January 2018 at Additional Directorate General
certificate.
Territorial Army, Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence, ‘L’ Block, Church
Road, New Delhi – 110 001. (j) Ex Service Officers whose names vary in documents should submit copy of
Gazette notification of India/ State showing the correct name duly supported by
4. The date of holding the Interview as mentioned above is liable to be changed at
newspaper cuttings.
the discretion of the competent authority.
(k) Copy of Release Order.
5. Ex Service Officers to ensure their eligibility for the examination : The Ex
(l) Copy of Release Medical Board Proceedings.
Service Officers applying for the ASB Interview should ensure that they fulfill all
eligibility conditions for admission to the Interview. Their admission at all the stages of (m) Latest income proof from the appropriate authority (i.e. Income Tax Revenue
the Interview will be purely provisional subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility Department / Magistrate / Employer).
conditions. Mere issue of Admission certificate to the Ex Service Officers will not
(n) Copy of PAN Card.
imply that his candidature has been finally cleared by the competent authority.
(o) Copy of Aadhar Card.
(p) Copy of Certificates / Reports of all Courses.
6. Type of Exam : Only Interview.
(r) Discharge / Service Particular Booklet.
7. HOW TO APPLY. All desirous Ex Service Officers (Commissioned Officers only) of
14. THE FOLLOWING APPLICABLE CERTIFICATE BE COMPULSORILY
three services can download Application Form (IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part - 1) from
PRODUCED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW:
www.indianarmy.nic.in (FREE OF COST) and send applications alongwith
Photocopy of Release Order and Photocopy of Release Medical Board (a) CERTIFICATE TO BE RENDERED BY CANDIDATES EMPLOYED IN
Proceedings to Additional Directorate General Territorial Army, Integrated CENTRAL GOVT/UNION TERRITORY/ STATE GOVT/ SEMI GOVT DULY
Headquarters of Ministry of Defence, ‘L’ Block, Church Road, New Delhi – 110 001. AUTHENTICATED BY HEAD OF OFFICE
I certify that Shri _______ S/o ____________ employed under me as
8. Ex Service Officer should note that no request for change of date of Interview will
______________for the last _______ yrs and that his character as far as known to
be granted.
me is good. He is/is not recommended for the grant of commission in TA. It is also
certified that Shri _____will be made available for Trg/embodiment for service of the
9. The eligible candidates shall be issued a call up letter and will be sent by post by
Territorial Army as and when required. It is further certified that Shri ______does not
the Territorial Army Directorate.
hold and/or is not likely to hold in the foreseeable future a key–post in ______
(Department/ Organisation) which could affect the minimum essential functions of
10. SELECTION PROCEDURE :
this Department/ Organisation. However, in the event of him becoming a key man
(a) The Ex Service Officers will be screened by the Army Headquarters Selection
subsequently the Additional Director General Territorial Army, New Delhi shall be
Board (ASB) held at Additional Directorate General Territorial Army, Integrated
requested immediately to release or discharge him from the Territorial Army.
Headquarters of Ministry of Defence, ‘L’ Block, Church Road, New Delhi – 110 001.
Place Signature
(b) Recommended Ex Service Officers will undergo Medical Examination at Armed
Date Designation
Forces Clinic, New Delhi followed by their Police Verification for final selection.
Stamp/Seal of Office
11. EMBODIMENT FOR TRAINING:
(b) CERTIFICATE TO BE RENDERED BY SELF EMPLOYED PERSONNEL
(a) One month Basic Training in the first year of commission.
(SELF CERTIFIED BY THE CANDIDATE)
(b) Two months Annual Training Camp every year including the first year.
(i) I ______ (Name) S/o ______ certify that I possess good moral character to the
12. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE :
best of my belief and knowledge.
(a) Commission is granted in the rank of Lieutenant.
Place Signature
(b) Pay and Allowances and privileges will be same as Regular Army Officers when
Date Name
embodied for training and military service.
(ii) Affidavit on Non-Judicial stamp paper of minimum value duly endorsed by notary.
(c) Promotions upto Lt Col by time scale subject to fulfilling laid down criteria.
I_______ (Name) s/o _________ resident of _______ do hereby solemnly affirm and
Promotion to Colonel and Brigadier by selection.
declare as follows:–
(a) That I am a resident of above address.
(d) Officers commissioned in Infantry TA may be called out for military service for
(b) That I am self employed as ___________ .
longer duration depending on the requirement.
(c) That my annual income from all sources is approximately Rs ________________.
The above statement is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
(e) Once previous service is verified from concerned PCDA (O) they are granted
Deponent
Ante-Date Seniority for Pay and Promotion.
Verification : Verified at ______ on this ______ day of _______ 201___ that the
contents of above affidavit are true to my knowledge & belief and nothing has been
(e) Pay Scales (VIIth CPC) :
concealed therein.
Military Deponent
RANK PAY MATRIX
Service Pay (c) CERTIFICATE TO BE RENDERED BY CANDIDATES EMPLOYED IN PRIVATE
LIEUTENANT Level 10 – 56100/- 15500/- SECTOR (TO BE AUTHENTICATED BY HEAD OF OFFICE)
CAPTAIN Level 10A – 61300/- 15500/-
MAJOR Level 11 – 69400/- 15500/- Certified that any difference between the civil and military pay and allowances of the
LT COLONEL Level 12A – 121200/- 15500/- applicant Name ____________________________________ S/o
_____________________ an employee of this organization will be paid by us for the
COLONEL Level 13 – 130600/- 15500/- period of his military duties in the Territorial Army. On return from military duty in the
BRIGADIER Level 13A – 139600/- 15500/- Territorial Army Shri_____________________ will be absorbed in the same or
13. Ex Service Officers are required to bring the following documents in original equivalent post which he would have held if his service in the civil had not been so
alongwith attested copies at the time of interview. All those ex service officers whose interrupted and the such military service would count for all benefits in his civil job,
complete documents are not produced for verifications will not be allowed to attend like seniority for promotion, increment of pay, bonus and provident fund etc. To which
the interview. he would have otherwise been entitled.

(a) Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-2 to be downloaded from Place Signature
www.indianarmy.nic.in and fill it up in their own hand writing. Date Designation
Stamp/ Seal of Office

15. LAST DATE : Form completed in all respects will be accepted till 31 January 2018 at Additional Directorate General Territorial Army, Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence, ‘L’
Block, Church Road, New Delhi – 110 001. For more details about Territorial Army visit us at www.indianarmy.nic.in and download APPLICATION FORM (FREE OF COST). This is the only
authentic website of Territorial Army.
16. INCOMPLETE/ INELIGIBLE APPLICATION FORM AND THOSE APPLICATION FORM RECEIVED AFTER 31 JANUARY 2018 WILL BE REJECTED WITHOUT INTIMATION.
17. APPLICATION FORM OF CIVILIAN CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND WILL BE REJECTED WITHOUT INTIMATION.

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Application No. : IAF (TA) - 9 (Revised)
Part – 1 Page No 1

APPLICATION FORM FOR COMMISSION IN THE TERRITORIAL ARMY

Warning : Concealment of any information or furnishing of false particulars will result in the cancellation of the candidature
Please read the instructions carefully before filling this application form

1. Certify you have read the instructions for filling this application form
Answer in Yes or No
First Name
Self attested recent
2. Candidate’s Name Middle Name coloured Photograph

Surname of the candidate size

As given in Matriculation Certificate, in case of variation in name attach Gazette Notification 4.5 x 3.5 cm (To be
pasted)
First Name
3. Father’s Name Middle Name
Signature of Candidate
Surname
House No Block/Pkt
4. Candidate’s Village/Town Post Office
Permanent
Address Tehsil District
State Pin Code
5. Candidate’s House No Block/Pkt
Present Address
Village/Town Post Office
Tehsil District
State Pin Code
6. Candidate’s Contact Details :
a) Mobile No. c) E-mail Address e) Nearest Police Station with Pin code No.

b) Land line No with STD Code d) Adhar Card No. f) Nearest Railway Station

7. (a) Next of Kin (b) Name of the Next of Kin

Code : Name
Father – 01, Mother- 02,
(c) Contact Details of the Next of Kin
Wife-03, Son-04,
Daughter-05, Other-06 Mobile No
Land Line No
E-mail ID

8. (a) Date of Birth (As given in Matriculation Certificate) (b) Gender (c) Marital Status :

Day Month Year M F Code : Unmarried - 01 Married (with one living wife) - 02
Widower - 03 Divorcee – 04
Married (with more than one living wife) - 05
9. (a) Educational Qualification : (b) Educational Stream at Graduation : (c) Educational Stream at Post Graduation :
Code : Code : Code :
Graduation-01 Arts - 01, Science - 02, Commerce - 03 Arts - 01, Science - 02, Commerce - 03
Post Graduation -02 Engineering - 04, Medical - 05, Others - 06 Engineering - 04, Medical - 05, MBA- 06, Others - 07
10. (a) Are you gainfully employed (b) Nature of Employment with Code : (c) Annual Income (in Rupees)
Code :
Yes / No
Central Govt/ Union Territory - 01, State Govt/ Semi Govt -02, PAN No.
Pvt Sector - 03, Self Employed - 04

(d) Name of Department / Firm :

(e) Address of the Dept/ Firm :

Contd…..2
Signature of Candidate
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11. (a) Nationality (b) Citizenship (c) Religion

12. Have you ever served in the Army/ Navy/ Air Force / Territorial Army or NCC in any capacity (Yes / No ) :

13. Details of Service in the Armed Forces

(a) Service : (b) Arm / Service (c) Unit

Code : Army - 01, Air Force - 02,
Navy - 03, TA - 04, NCC - 05

(d) Service No (e) Date of Enrolment (f) Date of Commission

(g) Date of Retirement / Release (h) Substantive Rank held (j) Medical Categories at the time of retirement /
release

(k) Reasons for Discharge / release from service :

Code : Released – 01, Medical invalidated – 02, Premature Retirement – 03, Superannuation – 04,
Removed/ Dismissed – 05, Resigned – 06, Others – 07

14. (a) Number of attempt already (b) Number of attempt already made in SSB 15. Choice of written exam centre :
made in PIB for commission in Code : Chandigarh - 01, Lucknow - 02, Patna - 03,
TA. NDA CDSE TA OTHER
Kolkata - 04, Shillong - 05, Pune - 06,
Bangaluru - 07, Jaipur - 08, Hyderabad - 09,
Udhampur - 10, Srinagar - 11

16. Please answer in Yes / No

a) Have you ever been involved in any criminal case ? d) Is any case pending against you in any Court ?

b) Have you ever been arrested/ prosecuted ? e) Is any case pending against you in any Police Station ?

c) Have you ever been convicted by any court ? f) Have you been debarred from appearing at any Examination by Union
Public Service Commission/ Government of India/ State Government/
University/ Board or any other Educational Institution ?

g) If the answer to any of the above mentioned question is ‘yes’ give full details of the
case/ duration of arrest / detention / conviction / nature of case pending / punishment
awarded etc and reason being debarred by Centre or State Service Commission /
University / Educational Authority etc at the time of filling up of this form Copy of
Court orders if any may also be enlcosed.

17. DECLARATION
(a) I hereby declare that information provided by me in this application form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
(b) I also certify that I shall attend Preliminary Interview Board and Service Selection Board on my free will and at my own risk and that I or my legal heirs shall
NOT claim any compensation or other relief from the Government of India in respect of any injury which I may suffer in the course of or as a result of any of the
tests given to me at the said Interview / Selection Board due to any reason.
(c) I understand that my selection at Service Selection Board and Medical Examination does not necessarily mean that I have been selected for grant of
commission.
(d) I undertake to inform the additional Director General, Territorial Army, Army HQ, New Delhi immediately in the event of there being any change in my
employment during the period of my candidature for TA commission and thereafter during my service to the CO of my unit / superior officer, together with the
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from my employer.
(e) In the event of my selection for commission in the Territorial Army, I am willing to serve anywhere in India whenever required for any duration or as per the
rules and orders in force from time to time.
(f) I clearly understand that if at any time during the period of probation I am not found suitable, I shall have to resign my commission in accordance with the
rules and orders in force from time to time and in case I decline to do so I am liable to be discharged / removed from the Territorial Army.
(g) I am fully aware that if it is found at any stage that I have knowingly furnished any particulars which is / are false or have suppressed material information or
I fail to comply with the above undertakings, my candidature will be rejected summarily and if already commissioned, I shall be liable to be discharged / removed
from the Territorial Army.
(h) I certify that I have filled the application form after reading all the instructions.

Date : …………..
Signature of Candidate
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 INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSION IN THE TERRITORIAL ARMY

General

1. The Territorial Army is designed to give our citizens an opportunity for receiving military training in their spare
time, so that in the event of a grave national emergency they may be called upon to bear arms for the country’
defence. Since service in the Territorial Army does not provide a regular career, candidates who have commensurate
means of livelihood in their civil life should apply for commission in the Territorial Army.

Conditions of Eligibility

2. A candidate for commission in the Territorial Army must fulfill the conditions mentioned in paragraphs 3 to 10
below.

Nationality

3. Candidate must either be:-

(a) A citizen of India, or

(b) A subject of Nepal or

(c) A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and East African
Countries of Kenya, Uganda and United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganika and Zanzibar) with the intention
of permanently settling in India.

4. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories 3(b) and 3(c) above shall be a person in whose favour
certificate of eligibility has been given by the Government of India.

5. Certificate of eligibility will not, however, be necessary in the case of a candidate belonging to any one of the
following categories:-

(a) Person who migrated to India from Pakistan before the nineteenth day of July, 1948 and has ordinarily
been residing in India since then.

(b) Person who migrated to India from Pakistan on or after the nineteenth day of July, 1948 and has got
himself registered as a citizen of India under Article 6 of the constitution.

(c) Gorkha subject of Nepal.

Age Limits

6. Applicants should have attained the age 18 years and not have attained the age of 42 years on the date of
application, but the upper age limit may be relaxed at the discretion of the Chief of the Army Staff, in the case of (a)
ex-officers, ex-VCOs/JCOs and WOs (or their equivalent) of the three Services, the Indian Territorial Forces, State
Forces, Auxiliary Forces and the Reserve, (b) ex-serving JCOs of the Territorial Army (c) Government officials and
persons possessing technical and medical qualifications.

Educational Qualifications

7. A candidate for commission of a Non Technical Arm i.e. infantry must hold a degree from a recognized
university.

8. A candidate for commission in the Departmental Units must possess the following qualifications.

(a) For Railway Engineers (TA) – Must be a serving Gazetted Officer of the Indian Railways
possessing appropriate qualifications required for different
types of appointments.

(b) For IOC and ONGC (TA) – Must be serving Gazetted Officer in the concerned
department possessing appropriate qualification required for
different types of appointments.

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NOTES : (a) For ex-officers of the three services and ex-serving JCOs of the territorial Army, the
minimum prescribed qualifications may be relaxed provided they have a creditable record of
service is considered adequate by the Selection Board.

(b) The decision of Army Headquarters as to the eligibility or otherwise of candidate shall
be final.

Physical Fitness

9. A candidate must be physically fit in all respects and be in medical category S1H1A1P1E1.

Submission of Application

10. Candidate applying for Territorial Army commission will downloaded Application Form (Part-1) from
www.indianarmy.nic.in & www.joinindianarmy.nic.in and will submit filled-in application in his own handwriting to the
following:-

(a) Infantry (Territorial Army).

(i) For civilian candidates - To the concerned Territorial Army Group

Headquarters (as per choice of written
examination centre).

(ii) For Ex-Armed Forces Officers - To the Territorial Army Directorate, New Delhi.

(b) Railway Engineers (TA). - To the concerned Railway Engineers Regimental

Territorial Army Units.

(c) IOC and ONGC (TA). - To the concerned Oil Sector Territorial Army Units.

Documents to be Produced at the Time of Interview

11. Candidate who qualify in written test of Preliminary Interview Board are required to bring the following
documents in original alongwith self attested copies at the time of Interview at respective Territorial Army Group
Headquarters:-

(a) Application Form (Part – 2) downloaded from www.indianarmy.nic.in & www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.

(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 Address Proof.
(f) Certificate for proof of age (Matric/ Senior Secondary mark sheet & 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 of Office alongwith No Objection Certificate by the department as per format
given at Appendix.
(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 alongwith photocopy of PAN card and
self certified character certificate.
(j) Photocopy of PAN Card.
(k) Photocopy of Adhar Card.

12. In addition to above, ex-service officers are required to submit the following additional documents:-
(a) Release Medical Board.
(b) Release Order/ Certificate.

13. 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.

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14. Candidates will be required to produce all certificates, in original, at the time of interview by Service Selection
Board/ Army Headquarters Selection Board or to Army Headquarters (Territorial Army Directorate) later on.

Procedure for Selection

15. For Civilian Candidates (Non-Departmental).

(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 and Police Verification for final selection.

16. For Ex-Armed Forces Officers (Non-Departmental).

(a) The candidates will be screened by the Army Headquarters Selection Board (ASB) held at
Additional Directorate General Territorial Army, New Delhi.

(b) Recommended candidates will undergo Medical Examination at Armed Forces Clinic, New Delhi
and Police Verification for final selection.

17. For Non-Departmental Candidates (Railway and Oil Sector Territorial Army Units).

(a) Both men and woman candidates desirous of seeking commission in Departmental Territorial
Army units should submit application form alongwith recommendation of their parent department to concerned
unit.

(b) Candidates whose application forms are found correct will be called for interview by the respective
Territorial Army Group Headquarters followed by medical examination for final selection.

18. Traveling Concessions. Candidate when called up for final interview before a Service Selection Board or
Army Headquarters Selection Board they will be entitled for TA/ DA admissible as per rules.

Note : Any attempt on the part of the candidate , directly or indirectly, to enlist support for his selection or to suppress
material information while filling the application form or otherwise, will disqualify him for the grant of commission.

SALIENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Confirmation - Period of Probation

19. Officers are commissioned in the Territorial Army except in AMC (TA), as Lt and remain on probation for 3
years or till such time as they pass the Retention Examination, whichever is later. Ex-service officers with more than
three years service will be exempted from probation. If an officer is found unsatisfactory during the probationary
period, he may be called upon to resign his commission and in case he declines to do so, he will be liable to be
removed from the Territorial Army. Officers in AMC (TA) who will be commissioned in the rank of Captain will also
remain on probation. In their case, however, the period of probation will be reduced to two years.

Retention Examination

20. All officers except those belonging to AMC (TA) and Departmental TA officers are required to pass the
Retention Examination within 4 years from the date of commissioning, otherwise their commissions are liable to be
terminated. EX-service officers with more than three years service will be exempted from the requirement.

Promotion Examination

21. All officer of Non Departmental Territorial Army Officers are required to pass Part A, B, C & D Promotion
Examination within the time limit as laid down for promotion examination, failing which their commissions are liable to
be terminated and for late passing of promotion examination, penalty of loss of seniority will be imposed. Promotion
Exam Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’ are required to be passed for promotion to rank of Major and Promotion Exam ‘C’ and ‘D’
are required to be passed for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel).

22. Departmental Territorial Army are required to pass Departmental Promotion Examination for promotion from
Captain to Major within 08 years of commissioned service. Liabilities for late passing/ failing to pass promotion
examination are same as in case of Non Departmental Territorial Army Officers.

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Pay and Allowances

23. Officers of the Territorial Army will be receive Pay and Allowance on embodiment for training / military service
at rates similar to those admissible to Regular Army Officers.

Leave

24. Officers of the Territorial Army will be entitled leave on embodiment for training/ military service as applicable
vide existing rules.

Discipline

25. Officers of the Territorial Army when embodied for any purpose, are subject to the Army Act and to the Rules
and Regulations of the Regular Army read in conjunction with the Territorial Army Regulations. They are also
expected to conform to the customs and traditions of the service.

Medical Treatment

26. Officers, when suffering from an injury or disease whilst on training / military service will be entitled to free
medical treatment as in the Regular Army.

Substantive Promotion

27. Promotions upto rank of Lieutenant Colonel will be by time scale subject to fulfilling laid down criteria.
Promotion to the rank of Colonel and Brigadier will be by selection grade. The following service limits have been laid
down for substantive promotion to higher ranks:-

(a) Lieutenant : Commission is granted in the rank of Lieutenant.

(b) Captain : 04 years of Commissioned Service.

(c) Major : 08 years of Commissioned Service.

(d) Lieutenant Colonel : 15 years of Commissioned Service.

(e) (i) Colonel : By Selection Grade.

(ii) Colonel (Time Scale) : 28 years of Commissioned Service.

(f) Brigadier : By Selection Grade.

Note : (a) Previous full pay commissioned service in the Regular Army, Navy and Air Force counts towards the
above periods.

(b) Territorial Army officer are eligible for acting promotion to higher ranks subject to fulfillment of
minimum service limits in Railway, IOC and ONGC units may be granted acting ranks in keeping with their
civil status within the authorized establishment of their respective units.

Permanent Staff Appointments

28. A limited number of permanent staff appointments in Territorial Army units with a tenure which may be
extended to a maximum period of five years may be offered to Territorial Army Officers who possess the necessary
experience and qualifications.

Pensionary Benefits

29. Territorial Army Officers are eligible to terminal gratuity on retirement provided they have completed minimum
of 4 years of aggregate embodied service. Disability family pensions are also admissible to them under certain
conditions.

Retirement

30. Territorial Army Officers are compulsorily retired as follows:-

(a) Major and below : 54 years of age.

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 (b) Lieutenant Colonel and : 56 years or 04 years tenure in present rank whichever is
Colonel earlier but not before 54 years of age.

(c) Brigadier : 58 years or 04 years tenure in present rank whichever is

earlier but not before 56 years of age.
Discharge

31. A Territorial Army Officer is liable to be discharged dismissed or removed form service in the same manner as
Regular Army Officer and/or in accordance with the Territorial Army rules/ orders in force.

Liability for Service

32. Officers of the Territorial Army are, under the Territorial Army Act liable to embodiment for military service with
their units or with the Regular Army in accordance with Rules and Regulations and prescribed from time to time.
However, they will not be required to serve beyond the limits of India, save under a general or special order of the
Government of India.

33. All terms and conditions of service will be applicable in accordance with the Territorial Army Regulations and /
or rules/ orders in force from time to time.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM

34. Candidate must read instructions carefully and fill in the application form only if he is eligible in all respects.

35. The application form must be completed in the candidate’s own handwriting and all answers should be given
fully in words and not by dashes or dots.

36. Candidate is warned that he should not furnish any false particulars nor suppress any material information
while filling the application form. If he does so, his application will be rejected summarily or if is found out later, he is
liable to be removed discharged from the Territorial Army.

37. The candidate should write his name in full in block letters. He should not use any initials for his name. The
spellings of the name should tally with those of his signature at the end of the application form and with that given in
each of his educational or other certificates. In case there is any discrepancy in the spellings of his name, he should
furnish an affidavit duly signed before a first class magistrate to the effect that he is generally known by the name
given in the this application for commission in the Territorial Army and that the educational certificate ………………….
(mentioned No. examination and year) issued by ……………………………….. (mention the education authority
concerned) in the name of …………………………………….. (give the names shown in the certificate actually pertains
to him.

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Application No. : IAF (TA) - 9 (Revised)
Part – 2 Page No 1

APPLICATION FORM FOR COMMISSION IN THE TERRITORIAL ARMY

(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE CANDIDATE IN HIS OWN HANDWRITING IN BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS BY BLUE / BLACK BALL PEN)
Warning : Concealment of any information or furnishing of false particulars will result in the cancellation of the candidature and
may also debar a candidate from applying for any type of commission for a period of atleast one year
Please read the instructions carefully before filling this application form

1. Certify you have read the instructions for filling this application form
Answer in Yes or No

2. First Name Self attested recent

coloured Photograph of
(a) Candidate’s Middle Name the candidate size 4.5 x
Name 3.5 cm (To be pasted)

Surname
As given in Matriculation Certificate, in case of variation in name attach Gazette Notification.

b) Have you applied Earlier for PIB for TA Commission (Yes/ No)
Signature of Candidate
c) If yes then please give month and year of last attempt.

d) If yes then please give the exact name as given in previous application.

First Name
Middle Name
Surname
e) Is there any difference in the names in ‘a’ and ‘d’ above (Yes / No).

f) A difference in the name at ‘a’ and ‘d’ above will be explained by giving detailed reasons, if necessary, on a separate sheet of paper attached to the application
form with supporting documents otherwise candidature will be cancelled.

3. First Name (b) Occupation

(a) Father’s Name Code :
Middle Name
a) Service-01 c) Professional-03
Surname b)Business-02, d) Others - 04
(c) Present House No Block/Pkt
Address
Village/Town Post Office
(if dead state his last
address) Tehsil District
State Pin Code
(d) Mother’s First Name (b) Occupation
Name Code :
Middle Name
a) Service-01 c) Professional-03
Surname b)Business-02, d) Others - 04
House No Block/Pkt
4. Candidate’s Village/Town Post Office
Permanent
Address Tehsil District
State Pin Code
5. Candidate’s House No Block/Pkt
Present Address
Village/Town Post Office
Tehsil District
State Pin Code
6. Candidate’s Contact Details :
a) Mobile No. c) E-mail Address e) Nearest Police Station with Pin code No.

b) Land line No with STD Code d) Adhar Card No. f) Nearest Railway Station

Signature of Candidate
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7. (a) Next of Kin (b) Name of the Next of Kin
Code : Name
Father – 01, Mother- 02, Wife-03,
Son-04, Daughter-05, Other-06 (c) Contact Details of the Next of Kin

(d) Occupation of Next of Kin Mobile No

Code : Land Line No
a) Service-01 c) Professional-03
E-mail ID
b)Business-02, d) Others - 04

(e) Address of House No Block/Pkt

Next of Kin
Village/Town Post Office
Tehsil District
State Pin Code
8. (a) Date of Birth (As given in Matriculation Certificate) (b) Gender (c) Marital Status :
Documentary evidence must be enclosed
Code : Unmarried - 01 Married (with one living wife) - 02
Day Month Year M F Widower - 03 Divorcee – 04
Married (with more than one living wife) - 05

(d) Place of Birth Village/Town District

Tehsil State
(e) District & State to which you now belong District State
(f) Give below particular of place(s) where you have resided for more than one year during the preceding five years :-
Place (including district of residence) Residential address in full Period of residence with dates

9. (a) Educational Qualification : (b) Educational Stream at Graduation : (c) Educational Stream at Post Graduation :
Code : Code : Code :
Graduation-01 Arts - 01, Science - 02, Commerce - 03 Arts - 01, Science - 02, Commerce - 03
Post Graduation -02 Engineering - 04, Medical - 05, Others - 06 Engineering - 04, Medical - 05, MBA- 06, Others - 07
(d) Name in order with dates of entering and leaving the places of education you have attended in the following table :-
Name and Place of Institutions in which educated Class upto which Studied Month & Year of Entry Month & Year of Leaving

(e) Give particulars of all examination passed commencing with Matriculation or equivalent Examination (enclosed attested copies of certificates) :-
Examination Passed (Matriculation and upwards including technical Class or Division Year Name of the University/ Institute / Board
examinations)

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(f) State Professional Qualification and Practical Experience if any :-

Name of the Institutions Date of Entry Date of Leaving Professional Standard
Attained

(g) (i) Are you appearing in any university or technical examination during next six months. (Yes / No)
(ii) If yes please give date of such examination
(iii) If yes please give the details of examination
10. (a) Are you gainfully employed (b) Nature of Employment with Code : (c) Annual Income (in Rupees)
Code :
Yes / No
Central Govt/ Union Territory - 01, State Govt/ Semi Govt -02,
PAN No.
Pvt Sector - 03, Self Employed - 04

(d) Name of Department / Firm :

(e) Address of the Dept/ Firm :

(f) Give full particulars of all previous and present employments (State in full details the nature of employment and responsibility)
Name of Employer Date of Date of Leaving Nature of Employments and Salary Per
Joining with Reasons Appointment held Month

11. (a) Nationality (b) Citizenship (c) Religion

(d) Are you citizen of India by birth and /or by domicile (e) If you are not a citizen of India to what place do you claim to belong
Code : By Birth-01, By Birth and Domicile-02, By Domicile – 03

(f) Is certificate of eligibility for Indian citizenship necessary in your (g) If answer to point (f) is yes, do you understand that your final selection will be
case (Yes / No) subject to certificate of eligibility being given in your favour by Government of India
(Yes / No)

12. Have you ever served in the Army/ Navy/ Air Force / Territorial Army or NCC in any capacity (Yes / No ) :

13. Details of Service in the Armed Forces (please enclosed relevant Gazette Notification and other supporting documents)
(a) Service : (b) Arm / Service (c) Unit
Code :
Army - 01, Air Force - 02, Navy - 03, TA - 04,
NCC - 05
(d) Service No (e) Date of Enrolment (f) Date of Commission

(g) Date of Retirement / Release (h) Substantive Rank held (j) Medical Categories at the time of retirement /
release

(k) Reasons for Discharge / release from service : (l) Pay Account No.
Code :
Released – 01, Medical invalidated – 02, Premature
Retirement – 03, Superannuation – 04, Removed/
Dismissed – 05, Resigned – 06, Others – 07

Signature of Candidate
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(m) Record of service in Army/ Navy / Air Force / TA / NCC and appointment held with theater of war in which served with dates :-

Unit Period Appointment held Remarks

(n) Army/ Navy / Air Force / TA / NCC courses of instruction if any attended with period of attendance and result obtained :-

Course Period Result Remarks

14. (a) Number of attempt already (b) Number of attempt already made in SSB (c) (i) Are you an applicant for any other type of commission in the Army,
made in PIB for commission in Navy, Air Force (Yes / No)
TA. NDA CDSE TA OTHER
(ii) If yes give Type of Commission

(iii) Date of Application

15. Choice of written exam centre :

Code : Chandigarh - 01, Lucknow - 02, Patna - 03, Kolkata - 04, Shillong - 05, Pune - 06,
Bangaluru - 07, Jaipur - 08, Hyderabad - 09, Udhampur - 10, Srinagar - 11

16. Please answer in Yes / No

a) Have you ever been involved in any criminal case ? d) Is any case pending against you in any Court ?

b) Have you ever been arrested/ prosecuted ? e) Is any case pending against you in any Police Station ?

c) Have you ever been convicted by any court ? f) Have you been debarred from appearing at any Examination by
Union Public Service Commission/ Government of India/ State
Government/ University/ Board or any other Educational Institution ?

g) If the answer to any of the above mentioned questions is ‘Yes’ give full details of
the case/ duration of arrest / detention / conviction / nature of case pending /
punishment awarded etc and reason being debarred by Centre or State Service
Commission / University / Educational Authority etc at the time of filling up of this
form. Copy of Court orders if any may also be enlcosed.

17. (a) Has your fathers or any other near relative served in the Armed Forces ? (Yes / No)

(b) If yes give full particulars regarding his name rank and Arm /
Service together with your correct relationship with him.

18. (a) Have your any relative / intimately known person serving in any of the selection Centers / Services Selection Board (Yes / No)

(b) If yes please give particulars.

19. Details of particulars in respect of attendance at Service Selection Board, Mobile Selection Board or Air force Selection Board Interview :-

Type of Commission / Course Place of Interview Date of Interview Result Roll No

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20. Are you Ex-Civilian Gazetted Officer. (Yes / No) Enclose Gazetted Notification or Certificated copy Discharge Certificate.

21. Are you under debt ? If so, state amount of debt (in Rupees)

22. Are you under any liability to repay any loan / advance (Yes / No) If Yes enclose relevant documents with complete details.

23. Details of NCC certificate A/ B / C passed (Yes / No)

24. (a) Have you ever been in the past to the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun or to an Officers Training School or any other Training
Establishment with a view to be trainined for an eventual grant of Commission in theArmy, Navy or Air Force. (Yes / No).

(b) If yes, give all particulars regarding your resignation / removal / withdrawl from the training in the table shown below :-

Course No Date of Joining Course Cadet No Date of resignation / Removal / Reason of resignation / removal / withdrawal copy
Withdrawal of discharge certificate is to be submitted

Warning : The concealment of this information will result in the cancelation of the candidature and may also debar a candidate either permanently or for specified
period from applying all type of commission in the Armed Forces.

25. Give a list of documents enclosed as per Para 11 of the Instructions to Candidates. In the absence of requisite certificates the application will NOT be
considered.

26. Name and Address of two references for verification of facts as above

a) Name of 1st First Name

reference
Middle Name

Surname

Address of 1st House No Block/Pkt

reference
Village/Town Post Office

Tehsil District

State Pin Code

b) Name of 2nd First Name

reference
Middle Name

Surname

Address of 2nd House No Block/Pkt

reference
Village/Town Post Office

Tehsil District

State Pin Code

Signature of Candidate

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29. DECLARATION BY THE CANDIDATE

(a) I hereby declare that information provided by me in this application form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and I state that I am a :-

i) Citizen of India.

ii) Subject of Nepal and certificate of eligibility is / is not necessary in my case.

iii) Person from areas which now form part of Pakistan / Bangladesh and a certificate of eligibility is/is not necessary in my case.

iv) Person of Indian origin who has immigrated from Pakistan / Bangladesh, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda and United
Republic of Tanzania with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Strike out the clause not applicable.

(b) I also certify that I fully understand that I shall attend a Preliminary Interview and Service Selection Board of my free will at my own risk and that I or my
legal heirs shall NOT claim any compensation or other relief from the Government of India in respect of any injury which may be sustained by me in the course of
or as result of any of the tests given to me at the said Interview / Selection Board due to any reason.

(c) I understand that any medical examination conducted at any stage of the Selection procedure does not necessarily mean that I have been selected.

(d) I undertake to inform the Additional Director General, Territorial Army, Army HQ, New Delhi immediately in the event of there being any change in my
employment during the period of my candidature for Territorial Army Commission and thereafter during my service to the Commanding Officer of my unit /
superior officer, together with the No Objection Certificate (NOC) from my employer.

(e) In the event of my selection for commission in the Territorial Army, I am willing to serve anywhere in India whenever required for any duration or as per the
rules and orders in force from time to time.

(f) I clearly understand that if at any time during the period of probation I am not found suitable, I shall have to resign my commission in accordance with the
rules and orders in force from time to time and in case I decline to do so I am liable to be discharged / removed from the Territorial Army.

(g) I am fully aware that if it is found at any stage that I have knowingly furnished any particulars which is / are false or have suppressed material information or
I fail to comply with the above undertakings, my candidature will be rejected summarily and if already commissioned, I shall be liable to be discharged / removed
from the Territorial Army.

(h) I further declare that:-

(i) I am unmarried.

(ii) I am widower/divorcee.

(iii) I am married and have more than one wife living.

(iv) I am married and do not have more than one wife living , and that I undertake not to contract another marriage without obtaining the prior
permission of the Government of India, Ministry of Defence, through proper channel.

Strike out the portions not applicable.

(j) I certify that I have read the complete instructions regarding filling of this application form and the application form has been filled accordingly.

Place : ………………
Signature of Candidate
Dated : ………………

Witness First Name

Middle Name

Surname

Present Address House No Block/Pkt

Village/Town Post Office

Tehsil District

State Pin Code

Place : ………………

Dated : ………………
Signature of Witness

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SECTION ‘B’ (1)
(For candidates who are employed)

(TO BE COMPLETED BY HEAD OF THE OFFICE/ DEPARTMENT/ INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT)

1. I certify that Shri …………………………………….s/o…………………………….. is employed under me as ……………………….. for the

last…………………..years and that his character, as far as known to me, is good. He is/is not recommended for the grant of a commission in the Territorial Army.

2. It is also certified that Shri…………………………………..will be made available for training or embodiment for service in Territorial Army as and
when required.

3. It is further certified that Shri……………………………………..does not hold and/or is not likely to hold in the foreseeable future a key post in
………………………………………….(department / orgnanisation) which could affect the minimum essential, functions of the department/ organization.
However, in the event of his becoming a keyman subsequently the Additional Director General Territorial Army, New Delhi, shall be requested immediately to
release or discharge him from the Territorial Army.

Place………………………………. Signature…………………………………

Date……………………………….. Designation……………………………..

Stamp/Seal of Office…………………………………
(Strike out the words not applicable)
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SECTION “B” (2)
(For candidates who are running independent business)

CERTIFICATE TO BE RENDERED BY SELF EMPLOYED PERSONNEL

(SELF CERTIFIED BY THE CANDIDATE)

1. I …………………………………….s/o…………………………….. certify that I possess good moral character to the best of my belief and knowledge.
Place Signature
Date Name

2. Sample affidavit on Non-Judicial stamp paper of minimum value duly endorsed by notary.

I ……………………………………. s/o ………………………………………………… resident of …………………………….. do hereby solemnly

affirm and declare as follows:–

(a) That I am a resident of above address.

(b) That I am self employed as ……………………………...
(c) That my annual income from all sources is approximately Rs …………
The above statement is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Deponent
Verification :
Verified at ______ on this ______ day of _______ 201___ that the contents of above affidavit are true to my knowledge & belief and nothing has been concealed
therein.
Deponent
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SECTION “B” (3)
(For candidates who are employed in Private Sector)

CERTIFICATE TO BE RENDERED BY CANDIDATES EMPLOYED IN PRIVATE SECTOR

(TO BE AUTHENTICATED BY HEAD OF OFFICE)
Certified that:-

(a) Any difference between the civil and military pay and allowances of the applicant Name……………………………………………………….. son of
………..…………………………. an employee of this organization, will be paid by us for the period of his military duty in the Territorial Army.

(b) On return from military duty in the Territorial Army Shri ……………………………… will be absorbed to the same or equivalent post which he would
have held, if his service in the civil had not been so interrupted and that such military services would count for all benefits in his civil job, like seniority
for promotion, increments of pay, bonus and provident fund etc. to which he would have otherwise been entitled.

Place………………………………. Signature…………………………………

Date……………………………….. Name……………………………………….

Designation…………………………………

Stamp/Seal of Office…………………………
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SECTION “C”

(To be completed by the President, Preliminary Interview Board)

RECOMMENDATION OF INTERVIEW BOARD AT COMMAND

*Recommended/ Not recommended for a Commission in the Territorial Army

Place…………………… Signature………………………………

Date…………………….
(Stamp/ Seal of Office)
*(Strike out whichever is not applicable)

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SECTION “D”

(To be completed by the President, Service Selection Board)

Name of candidate…………………………

Batch No…………………………………… Marks awarded (both in words and figures)

Place……………………………………….

Date……………………………………….. Signature……………………………………..
President
Services Selection Board
(Stamp/ Seal of Office)

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SECTION “E”

*Selected/ Not Selected for commission in the Territorial Army

Place…………………… Signature………………………………

Date……………………. Additional Director General, Territorial Army

Army Headquarter
(Stamp/ Seal of Office)
*(Strike out whichever is not applicable)

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