Territorial Army (TA) Exam Pattern
The written test of the Territorial Army for Civilians is divided into two 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
Territorial Army Examination Pattern overview on Paper 1 & 2- Sections, Time Duration, Number of Questions and Total Marks.
| Paper | Section | Time Duration | Number of questions | Total marks |
| Paper 1 | Part 1: Reasoning | 2 hours | 50 | 50 |
| Part 2: Elementary Mathematics |
50 | 50 | ||
| Paper 2 | Part 1: General Knowledge | 2 hours | 50 | 50 |
| Part 2: English | 50 | 50 |
Territorial Army Marking Scheme Important Instructions
- Candidates should note that there is a penalty for wrong answers
- For each correct answer, candidates will score 1 mark.
- The score of candidates calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers.
- The minimum qualifying marks for each section are 40% and the overall average is 50%.
Paper 2 Part 2 English Examination Pattern overview on Topics covered and maximum marks.
| Territorial Army India Exam Pattern | ||
| Part Name | Topics | Maximum Marks |
| Part 1 | Essay Writing | 20 |
| English Comprehension | 20 | |
| Part 2 | General Awareness Mental Aptitude English Grammar & Reasoning |
60 |
| Total | 100 |
Officer Grade Pay Scales Summary:-
| Rank | Level | May Matrix (₹) | Military Service Pay (₹) |
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | 56,100 – 1,77,500 | 15500/- |
| Captain | Level 10A | 6,13,00-1,93,900 | 15500/- |
| Major | Level 11 | 6,94,00 – 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/- |
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
