Territorial Army (TA) Exam Pattern

The written test of the Territorial Army for Civilians is divided in papers 1and 2. The paper 1 and 2 further divided into sections:-

• Part 1 comprises two sections, Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics
• Part 2 comprises two sections, General Knowledge and English

Syllabus:

(a) Part – 1. Reasoning:
The question paper will be designed to test the candidate’s ability to complete sequences, making logical conclusions based on a 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, and  Decimal fractions. Unitary method, time and distance, time and work, percentages. Applications to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, and variation. Elementary Number Theory: Divisibility, prime and composite numbers, Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, and 11. Multiples and factors. Factorisation Theorem. H.C.F. and L.C.M. Euclidean algorithm. Logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, and use of logarithmic tables.

(ii) Algebra:
Basic Operations, simple factors, Remainder Theorem, H.C.F., L.C.M., 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 linear equations or quadratic equations in one variable & their solutions. Set language and set notation, Rational expressions, and conditional identities. Laws of indices.

(i) Trigonometry: Sin x, Cosine x, Tangent x when 0° < x < 90° Values of sin x, cos x and tan x, for x= 0°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90°. Trigonometric Identities. Use of trigonometric tables. Simple cases of heights and distances.

(ii) Geometry: Lines and angles, plane and plane figures, Theorems, Properties of angles at a point, Parallel lines, Sides and angles of a triangle, Congruency of triangles, Similar triangles, Properties 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.

(iii) Mensuration: Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangles, and circles. Areas of figures that can be split up into these figures (Field Book). Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface and volume of right circular cones and cylinders, surface area and volume of spheres.

(iv) Statistics: Collection and tabulation of statistical data, Graphical representation, Frequency polygons, histograms, bar charts, pie charts, etc. Measures of central tendency.

(c) Part – 3. 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.

(d) Part – 4. English.
The question paper will be designed to test the candidates’ understanding of English and workman-like use of words.

Territorial Army Examination Pattern overview on Paper 1 & 2- Sections, Time Duration, Number of Questions and Total Marks.

Territorial Army Marking Scheme Important Instructions

• Candidates should note that there is a penalty for wrong answers-1/3rd negative marking.
• For each correct answer, candidates will score 1 mark.
• The score of candidates calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers.
• The CBT exam will be followed by SSB interview.

Officer Grade Pay Scales Summary

The officer and men of the Territorial Army have been decorated for their gallantry and distinguished services. So for they have earned

• 02 Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM)
• 15 VSM, 05 Vir Chakra
• 13 Sena Medal
• 25 Mentioned-in-Despatches
• COAS commendation card