Moka to join the Territorial Army.
The ceasefire has been done between India and Pakistan, but the countrymen are still unable to trust Pakistan’s intentions. Meanwhile, the Government of India has also prepared for the expansion of Territorial Ami. Common people from 18 to 42 years can serve the country by joining this army. For this, applications are being started from tomorrow i.e. May 12, which will run till June 10. Its examination can be held on 20 July, although this is a tentative date. It may change.
The need for reserve defense forces in the country is increasing. Especially the attention of the people is being attracted towards the Territorial Army. This army plays an important role in other conditions including emergency, war, nature disaster. Let’s know about it.
What is Territorial Army
The Territorial Army is a part -time, voluntary force that works in the second line after the Indian Army. Especially at the time of emergency, they serve the nation, while continuing civilian work at the time of peace. Going to history, the first Territorial Army was formed in 1949. After this, the Territorial Army including the 1962 India China War, 1965 and 1971 war with Pakistan, Kargil conflict, Jammu and Kashmir and Northeast Operations have so far participated in several campaigns.
How to apply
Any common citizen can be involved in the Territorial Army, for this he has to go through an examination. Applications for this are starting from May 12. Only those who are between 18 and 42 years old can apply, that is, they are between the minimum 18 years to 42 years on 10 June 2025.
Major conditions for application
- Nationality: Citizens of India (male and female) only
- Age limit: By the last date of filing application form, the minimum should not be 18 to 18 years and more than 42 years on 10 June 2025.
- Educational Qualification: Graduate from any recognized university
- Physical Standard: Candidates should be physically and medical healthy in all ways.
- Employment: Beneficial Employment (Central Government, State Government, Semi-Government, Public Sector undertakings, private sector, self-employment or own business.
- Note: Regular Army, Navy or Air Force, Police, General Reserve Engineer Bal, Paramilitary or other similar forces serving members are not eligible.
This is the selection process
Candidates are selected through written examination, then evaluated by the initial interview board (PIB) and Services Selection Board (SSB). After being selected, candidates have to undergo military training in the specified army training centers.
What does Territorial Army do during war
In the event of war, the Territorial Army can assist the regular Indian Army. The duties of the regional army may include protecting important infrastructure and supply routes, supporting logistics and transport units, doing civil-monkey contact work, assisting disaster response and medical aid, ensuring internal security in sensitive areas. The Territorial Army allows the Indian Army to free the constables of the front line for the war by handling non-burning but important responsibilities. With its dual ability to civilian skills and military training, the Territorial Army is an asset during the national emergency.