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Indian Territorial Army recently celebrated 61 years of its existence. The history of the Indian Territorial Army dates back to Oct 9, 1949. Territorial Army also known as ‘Citizens’ Army’ is an army volunteer reserve. Territorial Army in India is not a profession, or source of employment. Volunteers receive training for few days in a year and in time of crisis are mobilized to support the regular forces. Territorial Army in India supports regular army, and provides assistance in specific tasks such as protection of military sites, and also helps in ecological restoration. They also provide units to the regular army. Territorial Army units have been actively involved in armed conflicts and aid during natural calamities.
More details about the Territorial Army can be found here. Application form for commission in the Territorial Army can be downloaded here.
eksparsh said:
Thank you for the detailed information you provided regarding the Territorial Army.
Himanshu Pratap Singh said:
I am Himanshu Pratap Singh. I am 24 year and i want to Joint TA. (I want to volunteer ). As of now i am working as Economist in IMC.
i don’t want to leave my job because of my family responsibility.
Kindly guide me how can i joint TA to serve my Country.
email me singh.himanshu.pratap@gmail.com
Hamdur Rahman said:
Ureka! I am very glade to know regarding territorial Army.Please inform the enrolment of TA.