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Came across a recruitment ad for the TA on the Indian Army site. It may be relevant for members who wish to volunteer, for any reason including (or not) the benefit of easier firearms licence processing.

http://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/ ... 070512.pdf

For: Male, medically fit, 18 to 42 years on 30 June 2012, Graduate from any recognised univ.

Last Date: 30 June 2012

what is this Territorial Army about? how does it work? do you get to do active service?

Territorial Army is the one which gave Abhinav Bindra and MSD ranks of Lt. Col
They are active services.

The T.A. Is these days being used for active duty. Their original charter states that in case of war, they will be used in rear area security, road opening parties and so on and so forth, so that regular battalions are freed up for frontline durties.
However, given the present internal security scenario, the t.a. Units are being deployed in jammu and kashmir regularly.
Gone are the days when you could join the t.a. And play soldier for a few weeks a year and get your rank and bragging rights. These days, you are very much fighting insurgency and braving all the hazards which a normal unit faces. There are t.a. Units for all arms, and you can choose the one you want to go to iirc.
Dhoni, kapildev, bindra are not commisioned in the t.a. They are honorary appointments. Their rank is lt col(hony),etc
Its pure publicity, nothing else.
Its a great institute for those who can take out the time though.
I myself am hoping to join the t.a. one day.

18-42 graduate from university? How one can graduate at 18? If they accept high school graduates, I might join.

They do, as jawans.
Officers, graduates

Being a GD sucks, I might try after I graduate.

Priyan wrote:Being a GD sucks, I might try after I graduate.

You can always take the NDA route...perhaps the best way to join the forces

full_circle wrote:Came across a recruitment ad for the TA on the Indian Army site. It may be relevant for members who wish to volunteer, for any reason including (or not) the benefit of easier firearms licence processing.

http://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/ ... 070512.pdf

For: Male, medically fit, 18 to 42 years on 30 June 2012, Graduate from any recognised univ.

Last Date: 30 June 2012

Just checked out ter page..Sounds super cool..I am sure going to apply as soon as I complete my MD..

I think i will give it a try !!

active duty does it mean fighting in India?

active duty does it mean fighting overseas?

or does it mean a member of a regular force? and not stay in bed at home?

From the form

19. CETIFICATE TO BE RENDERED BY CANDIDATES EMPLOYED IN PRIVATE
SECTOR (TO BE AUTHENTICATED BY HEAD OF OFFICE)
Certified that :-
(a) Any difference between the civil and military pay and allowances of the
applicant Name _________________S/o _____________________ an employee of
this organization will be paid by us for the period of his military duties in the
Territorial Army.
(b) On return from military duty in the Territorial Army Shri__________________
will be absorbed in the same or equivalent post which he would have held if his
service in the civil had not been so interrupted and the such military service would
count for all benefits in his civil job, like seniority for promotion, increment of pay,
bonus and provident fund etc. To which he would have other wise been entitled.
Place_______________ Signature_________________________
Date_______________ Designation_______________________
Stamp/Seal of Office________________

Can someone employed by state government apply for TA?

Yes State or Central Government employees can apply to join Territorial Army.

Guys,

I really long to be a part of TA. I am employed in a pvt ltd. firm, but unfortunately, I do not think they will sign on the acceptance on the form to allow me to be off regular duty for a month or more in a year (getting paid is secondary).....I am toying with the idea of cracking this with my HoD.

What do you think, should I do it, I am in dillemma, if they dont accept, then it will be a negative impact on my stability etc....

Please suggest.