What is the Territorial Army 2027 written exam pattern?

The written exam has 2 papers of 2 hours each — Paper I: Reasoning & Elementary Maths (50Q each), and Paper II: General Knowledge (50Q) + English (50Q). Total 200 marks. Marking: +4 correct, -1 wrong for Maths; +1/-0.33 for GK/English.

Who is eligible for Territorial Army?

Candidates must be graduates aged 18–42 years and either employed (in government/private sector) or self-employed/business persons. Serving military personnel are not eligible. Women can apply for Territorial Army since 2022.

What is the Territorial Army selection process?

Selection involves: (1) Written exam, (2) Screening by SSB (2-day preliminary), (3) 5-day detailed SSB interview at designated centres, (4) Medical examination, and (5) Final merit list published by Ministry of Defence.

What are the benefits of joining Territorial Army?

TA Officers retain their civil jobs while serving part-time. They receive military rank, salary equivalent to regular army officers during embodiment, Canteen/ECHS facilities, group insurance, and pension benefits after 20 years qualifying service.

What is the Territorial Army officer salary during embodiment?

During embodiment (active service), TA officers receive pay equivalent to regular army — Lieutenant earns ₹56,100 basic + MSP ₹15,500 + allowances totaling ₹80,000–₹1,10,000 monthly. Civilian job/business is protected during embodiment.

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Territorial Army (Ministry of Defence)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for Territorial Army 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyModerate

Total Marks100

Duration120 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (OMR)

Frequency

Once a year

Next Exam Date

October 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate from a recognised university; age 18–42 years; employed (Gazetted Officer or employed citizen)

ANumber of Attempts

No restriction within age limit

Study Plan by Subject

Reasoning & Elementary Mathematics

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

General Knowledge

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

English

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Focus on reasoning topics — number series, analogies, coding-decoding, and blood relations for Paper I

Revise elementary maths — percentages, profit/loss, time and work, and mensuration are frequently tested

Build current affairs awareness through daily newspaper reading for the GK section

Practise English grammar — sentence correction, fill-in-the-blanks, and comprehension passages

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
Reasoning & Elementary Mathematics	33	33	40 min
General Knowledge	33	33	40 min
English	33	33	40 min
Total	100	100	120 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

July 2027

Next Exam Date

October 2027

Conducted By

Territorial Army (Ministry of Defence)

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