CHECK OUT THE SYLLABUS FOR THE TERRITORIAL ARMY OFFICER EXAMINATION 2022

CHECK OUT THE SYLLABUS FOR THE TERRITORIAL ARMY OFFICE EXAMINATION 2022 .

SYLLABUS FOR THE TERRITORIAL ARMY OFFICER EXAM

STANDARD AND SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION:

PAPER- I

SUBJECT: (a) Part - 1 Reasoning (b) Part - 2 Elementary Mathematics.

Time Allotted: 2 hours in each Part (Both Part-1 and Part-2)

Numbersof Questions : Part-1 =50 and Part-2 =50

Marks : 50+50= 100 Total

PAPER- II

SUBJECTS: (a) Part - 1 General Knowledge 2 hrs

(b) Part - 2 English

Time Allotted: 2 hours in each Part (Both Part-1 and Part-2)

Numbersof Questions : Part-1 =50 and Part-2 =50

Marks : 50+50= 100 Total.

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 of 0.33 number for wrong answers (Negative Marking) marked by a candidate in the Objective Type Question Papers. 

Pay Scales (VIIth CPC):

RANK LEVEL PAY MATRIX Military Service Pay

LIEUTENANT Level 10 56,100 -1,77,500,15500/-

CAPTAIN Level 10A 61,300 - 1,93,900, 15500/-

MAJOR Level 11 69,400 - 2,07,200, 15500/-

LT COLONEL Level 12A 1,21,200 - 2,12400, 15500/-

COLONEL Level 13 1,30,600 - 2,15,900, 15500/-

BRIGADIER Level 13A 1,39,600 - 2,17,600, 15500/

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

(a) Candidates whose application forms are found correct will be allowed to appear in 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) Post Commission Training (03 months) / Pre Commission Training (06 months) as applicable at that time.

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 may be expected of a graduate of an Indian university.

SYLLABUS:

Paper – I. Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics.

(a) Part – 1. Reasoning. 

The question paper will be designed to test the candidates ability to complete sequences making logical conclusion based on simple pattern of numbers, statements, figures, letters etc as may be expected of a rational thinking person without any special study of the subject.

(b) Part – 2. Elementary Mathematics.

(i) Arithmetic. Number System – natural numbers, integers, rational  and real numbers. Fundamental operations – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square roots, decimal fraction.

(ii) Unitary Method. Time and distance, time and work, percentages, application to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation.

(iii) Elementary Number Theory. Division algorithm, prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 & 11. Multiples and factors, factorization theorem, HCF and LCM. Euclidean algorithm, logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables.

(iv) Algebra. Basic operations, simple factors, remainder theorem, HCF, LCM, theory of polynomials, solutions of quadratic equations, relation between its roots and coefficients (only real roots to be considered). Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns-analytical and graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear equations in two variables and their solutions. Practical problems leading to two simultaneous liner equations or in equations in two variables or quadratic equations in one variable and their solutions. Set language and set notation, rational expressions and conditional identities, laws of indices.

(v) Trigonometry. Sine x, cosine x, tangent x when O° < x < 90°.

Values of sine x, cos x and ten x, for x = 0°, 30°, 45°, 60° & 90°. Simple trigonometric identities. Use of trigonometric tables. Simple cases of heights and distances.

(vi) Geometry. Lines and angles, plane and plane figures theorems on

➢ Properties of angles at a point.

➢ Parallel lines.

➢ Sides and angles of a triangle.

➢ Congruency of triangles.

➢ Similar triangles.

➢ Concurrence of medians and altitudes.

➢ Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square.

➢ Circle and its properties, including tangents and normal.

➢ Loci.

(vii) Mensuration. Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circle. Areas of figures which can bisect into the figures (field book). Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface and volume of right circular area of cylinders. Surface area and volume of spheres.

(viii) Statistics. Collection and tabulation of statistical data, graphical representation-frequency polygons, bar charts, pie charts, etc. Measures of central tendency.

Paper – II. General Knowledge and English.

(a) Part – 1. General Knowledge. 

General knowledge including knowledge of current events and such matters of everyday observation and experience in scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific subject. The paper will also include questions on history of India and

geography of nature which candidates should be able to answer without special study.

(b) Part – 2. English. 

The question paper will be designed to test the candidates’ understanding of English and workman - like use of words. Questions in English are from synonyms, antonyms, reading comprehension, Para jumbles, error spotting, jumbled sentences, sentence correction and fill in the blanks.

CANDIDATES TO ENSURE THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE EXAMINATION: 

The candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfill all eligibility conditions for admission to the Examination. Their admission at all the stages of the examination will be purely provisional subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. Mere issue of Admission certificate to the candidate

will not imply that his candidature has been finally cleared by the competent authority.

TIME: Maximum time for each paper is 02 hours 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 of 0.33 number for wrong answers (Negative Marking) marked by a candidate in the Objective Type

Question Papers.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

(a) Territorial Army is part time concept with mandatory two months training in a year and does not provide full time career.

(b) Serving in Territorial Army do not guarantee pension and the same is subject to embodied service as per organizational requirement.

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

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

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

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

Candidate who qualify in written test are required to bring the following documents in original along with self-attested copies at the time of Preliminary Interview Board:

(a) Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-2 to be downloaded from www.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in and fill it up in their own hand writing.

(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 proof.

(f) Certificate for proof of age (Matric/ Senior Secondary mark sheet and 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 Office along with salary certificate and No Objection Certificate by the department as per format given below.

(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 along with photocopy of PAN card and self-certified character certificate.

(j) 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.

(k) Latest income proof from the appropriate authority (i.e. Income Tax Revenue Department / Magistrate / Employer).

(l) Copy of PAN Card.

(m) Copy of Aadhar Card.

(n) Copy of latest Income Tax Return (ITR) filed.

(o) Employees of Railways are required to submit No Objection Certificate authenticated by Railway Board.

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