Indian Army Recruitment for Officers Posts

Applications are invited from gainfully employed young men for an opportunity of donning the uniform and serving the nation as Territorial Army Officers (Non Departmental), 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.

Important Dates: 

Last Date of Application: 30 JUNE 2017 till 11.59 PM

DATE OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION : 30 JULY 2017

The date of holding the examination as mentioned above is liable to be changed at the discretion of the competent authority.

Pay Scales (VIth CPC):

RANK	PAY BANDS / SCALE	GRADE PAY	Military Service Pay
LIEUTENANT	PB-3/15600-39100	5400	6000
CAPTAIN	PB-3/15600-39100	6100	6000
MAJOR	PB-3/15600-39100	6600	6000
LT COLONEL	PB-4/37400-67000	8000	6000
COLONEL	PB-4/37400-67000	8700	6000
BRIGADIER	PB-4/37400-67000	8900	6000

CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY :

(a) Nationality: Only male citizens of India.

(b) Age Limits: 18 to 42 years on the date of application.

(c) Educational Qualifications: Graduate from any recognized university.

(d) Physical Standards: A candidate must be physically and medically fit in all respects.

(e) Employment: Gainfully Employed.

Note : Serving member of the Regular Army/ Navy/ Air Force/ Police/  GREF/ Para Military and like forces are not eligible.

4. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS : The Online Registration and Applications can be filed from 01 JUNE 2017 to 30 JUNE 2017 till 11.59 PM after which the link will be disabled

CENTRES OF EXAMINATION : The Examination will be held at the following Centres :

CHANDIGARH, LUCKNOW, PATNA, KOLKATA, SHILLONG, JAIPUR, PUNE, BANGALURU, HYDERABAD, UDHAMPUR, SRINAGAR

FEE DETAILS : Candidates’ are required to pay a fee of Rs 200/- (Rupees two hundred only). Candidates should note that payment of  examination fee can be made only through the modes prescribed at website. Payment of fee through any other mode is neither valid nor acceptable. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee/mode  shall be summarily rejected. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor can the fee be held in reserve for any  other examination or selection.

Examination Pattern:

Paper	Subject	Time Allotted	Numbers of Questions	Marks
I	Part - 1 Reasoning	2 hrs	50	50
	Part - 2 Elementary Mathematics		50	50
II	Part - 1 General Knowledge	2 hrs	50	50
	Part - 2 English		50	50

STANDARD :

The standard of the papers in Elementary Mathematics will be a Matriculation level. The standard of papers in other subjects will approximately be such as maybe expected of a graduate of an Indian university.

TIME : Maximum time for each paper is 02 hrs and will be conducted in two sessions.

TYPE OF EXAM : Objective (OMR Answer Sheet will be used).

QUALIFYING MARKS : Minimum 40% marks in each part of the paper separately and overall average of 50%.

PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS : Candidates should note that there will be penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the Objective Type Question Papers.

HOW TO APPLY. Candidates are required to apply online by using the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Brief instructions for filling up the online Application Form (IAF(TA)-9 (Revised) Part-1) have been given on the website.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

(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 for final selection

  

EMBODIMENT FOR TRAINING:

(a) One month basic training in the first year of commission.

(b) Two months annual training camp every year including the first year.

(c) Three months Post Commissioning training within first two years at IMA, Dehradun.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE :

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

(b) Pay and Allowances and privileges will be same as Regular Army Officers when embodied for training and military service.

(c) Promotions upto Lt Col by time scale subject to fulfilling laid down criteria. Promotion to Colonel and Brigadier by selection.

(d) Officers commissioned in Infantry TA may be called out for military service for longer duration depending on the requirement. 

Indian Army Recruitment for Officers Posts 

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