Territorial Army written exam was conducted on 28 July 2019 across the country, lakhs of men and women attend the TA exam to join the territorial army. SSBCrack is uploading the original question papers of Territorial Army exam from 28 July 2019 along with the answer keys and solutions. TA exam consists of two different question papers namely Paper-1 and Paper-2, each paper has four different sets namely A1, A2, A3 and A4. All the sets have the same questions in a random manner. The territorial army exam was started at 10 AM till 12 PM for the Paper-1 and from 2:00 PM till 4:00 PM for paper-2. You can check all the Territorial army July 2019 question paper set A1, A2, A3 and A4 here. We are also going to publish the Territorial Army July 2019 answer keys and solution in the meantime.
Territorial Army July 2019 Original Question Papers Analysis
Paper-1 Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics
The TA paper-1 reasoning section was moderate, questions were asked from series, the odd one out, relationship, coding-decoding, statements and conclusions, figure series, Venn diagrams, paper cutting, number of figures along with some aptitude questions.
The TA paper-1 elementary mathematics section was a little lengthy and required practice beforehand with shortcut tricks. Questions were asked from simplification, factorization, LCM HCF, Ratio, Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Percentage, Interest, Time, Speed and Distance, Angles, Circles, Area and Volume, Trignometry etc.
Paper-2 General Knowledge and English
The TA paper-2 General Knowledge section was easy, questions were asked from the polity, general science, history, and current affairs, current affairs questions were asked from recent news like Cricket World cup and defense-related news. Overall it GK section was easier this time.
The TA paper-2 English section was also a cakewalk for the aspirants, the questions were asked from, grammar, antonyms, synonym, jumbled sentences, sentence correction, error detection, and comprehension passage. Overall, paper-2 was easier this time.
The result for the territorial army exam conducted on 28 July 2019 will be declared on the official website of the Territorial Army within two months of time. Success candidates will be facing the Preliminary Interview Board in their respective zone.
Territorial army SSB interview preparation books are linked below
So finally after a long gap of one year, the Indian army is conducting TA written exam for both male and female on 28th July 2019 across the country. As many of you are writing it for the first time, SSBCrack would like to share some important points you must know for the successful attempt of TA written exam. In this article, we are going to talk about a few crucial tips and instructions that you must follow right now if you are attempting your TA written exam tomorrow. In case you need some help related to TA exam preparation, you can download the SSBCrack’s Territorial Army Mock Test Papers ebook.
You must take a print out of your admit card which you have downloaded from the official TA website. The same needs to be carried at the exam centre, do not forget to paste your recent passport photographs on the same. You are required to sign on the admit card during the examination.
You must have original ID proofs like Aadhar card, PAN card or driving license. Same will be checked at your exam centre.
You must carry matriculation certification for date of birth verification, in case you do not have the original certificate, do have the photocopies of the same.
Carry two BLACK ballpoint pen with you along with other writing material. Only black pen will be used on your OMR sheets.
You must report as per the timings mentioned in your admit card, no candidate will be allowed to enter the examination centre after the exam has started.
The TA exam consists of two different papers, you will get 2 hours for each paper and 1 hour break in between both. So make sure you are utilising your time properly.
To pass the exam you are required to get at minimum 40% marks in each part of the paper separately and an overall average of 50%.
Just passing the written exam doesn’t guarantee anything. Candidates whose application forms are found correct will be called for screening (written exam followed by interview only if passed in written exam) by a Preliminary Interview Board (PIB) by the respective Territorial Army Group Headquarters. Successful candidates will further undergo tests at a Service Selection Board (SSB) and Medical Board for final selection.
Finally, you must understand, you are eligible for TA only if you are gainfully employed or have a good business. In short, you must be earning decently at the moment. If you are fresher out of college or have an entry-level job, you are simply not eligible for TA.
In the end, we suggest you to revise whatever you have studied so far, have a look at these Territorial Army question papers to understand the exam better.
The year 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the successful culmination of Operation Vijay wherein brave soldiers of the Indian Army overcame seemingly insurmountable odds, hostile terrain, weather, and a determined enemy occupying dominating heights, to win the Kargil war. On this momentous occasion, the Indian Army is celebrating this victory in memory of its brave martyrs with events covering a myriad spectrum. One of the major events planned during the celebrations is the relay of a Victory Flame from National War Memorial, New Delhi to Kargil War Memorial, Dras. The Victory Flame symbolizes the coalescence of the souls of the Kargil War martyrs. The Victory Flame was lit at the National War Memorial, New Delhi, by Honourable Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh on 14 July 19 along with General Bipin Rawat, COAS, Subedar Sanjay Kumar, PVC handed it over to ace army shooter Subedar Jitu Rai, as the first torchbearer.
The event was attended by Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, GOC-in-C Northern command, Lt Gen Y K Joshi, Fire and Fury Corps and a large number of officer & civil dignitaries. The Victory Flame will be carried by Indian Army’s outstanding sportsmen and war heroes. It will pass through nine major towns/ cities of North India and finally culminate at the Kargil War Memorial located at Dras on 26 Jul 19,where it will be received by the COAS. All along the journey, Indian Army personnel will be paying homage to the heroes who fought valiantly for the Nation.
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The design of the Victory Torch has been inspired by the grit, guts and glory displayed by the immortals who made the supreme sacrifice for the motherland in the finest tradition of the Indian Army. The Torch is made of copper, brass and wood which symbolizes the tenacity and determination of our fallen heroes. The upper portion of the Torch has a metal etching of the Amar Jawan, epitomizing the fallen Unknown Soldiers. The lower wooden portion of the Torch has 20 gold embossed inscriptions of the Amar Jawan exemplifying 20 glorious years of the Kargil Victory.
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This Victory Flame and the journey of the eternal flame from the National War Memorial to the Kargil War Memorial brings alive the theme of the 20th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas -‘Remember, Rejoice and Renew’. We ‘remember’ our martyrs by revisiting their sacrifices, we ‘rejoice’ by celebrating the victory in Kargil and we ‘renew’ our resolve to safeguard the honour of the Tricolour.
Applications are invited from eligible unmarried Male and unmarried Female Engineering Graduates and also from Widows of Defence Personnel who died in harness for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Indian Army. Course will commence in Apr 2020 at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Age Limit
For SSC(Tech)- 54 Men and SSCW(Tech)- 25 Women. 20 to 27 years as on 01 Apr 2020 (Candidates born between 02 Apr 93 and 01 Apr 2000, both days inclusive).
For widows of Defence Personnel who Died in Harness Only. SSCW (Non Tech) [Non UPSC] and SSCW(Tech) – A maximum of 35 years of age as on 01 Apr 2020.
Educational Qualification for SSC(Tech)(Men and Women)
Candidates who have passed the requisite Engineering Degree course or are in the final year of Engineering Degree course are eligible to apply. Candidates studying in the final year of Engineering degree course should be able to submit proof of passing by 01 Apr 2020 and produce the Engineering Degree Certificate within 12 weeks from the date of commencement of training at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Such candidates will be inducted on Additional Bond Basis for recovery of the cost of training at Officers Training Academy (OTA) as notified from time to time as well as stipend and pay & allowances paid.
Important Note: Candidates must note that for induction to Pre Commission Training Academy, after final selection, the minimum educational qualification is passing BE/B.Tech degree in the Engineering streams notified below at Para 3. To become eligible for induction into SSC(Tech)-54 (Men) and SSC(Tech)-25 (Women) course at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, candidates studying in final year of engineering must ensure that he/she submits the proof of passing engineering degree exam by 01 Apr 2020 to Directorate General of Recruiting, failing which his/her candidature will be cancelled.
Educational Qualification for Widows of Defence Personnel who Died in Harness (i) SSCW (Non Tech) (Non UPSC). Graduation in any Discipline. (ii) SSCW(Tech). BE/B Tech in any Engineering stream.
Important Note: Candidate studying in final year of Degree must ensure that he/she submits the proof of passing Degree exam by 01 Apr 2020 to Directorate General of Recruiting, failing which her candidature will be cancelled.
Vacancies: Candidates must note that only the Engineering streams and their acceptable equivalent streams, strictly as notified in the table below, will be accepted. Candidates with degrees in any other engineering stream(s) are not eligible to apply. Variation between the nomenclature of Engineering stream as given on the degree parchment / marksheet and that submitted by the candidate in his online application will result in cancellation of candidature.
For SSC(Tech)-54 Men and SSCW(Tech)-25
For Widows of Defence Personnel only
SSC(W) (Non Tech) (Non UPSC) 01
Graduate in any stream SSC(W) Tech 01 B.E/B.Tech in any tech stream
A candidate is permitted to apply for only one entry /discipline of the above courses. Change of Entry or qualification choice will not be entertained at any stage of selection process.
Type of Commission
Grant of Commission. Selected candidates will be granted Short Service Commission on probation in the rank of Lt from the date of commencement of the course or the date of reporting at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, whichever is later and will be entitled to full pay and allowances admissible to Lt during training period. Pay & allowances will be paid after successful completion of training.
Confirmation of Short Service Commission. On successful completion of Pre Commission training at OTA, officer will be confirmed Short Service Commission (Technical) in the rank of Lt.
Ante Date Seniority. One year ante date seniority from the date of commission will be granted to Engineering Graduates of Short Service Commission (Technical) in the rank of Lt.
No Ante Date Seniority for widows of Defence Personnel for SSC(NT). Widows of Defence Personnel selected for SSCW (NT) entry will be granted Short Service Commission in the rank of Lieutenant but will NOT be entitled to any ante date seniority.
Indian army has published the merit list of JAG 23 for women. JAG 23 course is going to commence in Oct 2019 at OTA Chennai. Candidates who have cleared the JAG 23 SSB interview can check the merit list for men and women. Candidates will get the joining instructions as per the order in the merit list. JAG 23 men merit list will be published. SSBCrack congratulates all the successful candidates.
Mohd Tariq & Mohd Shabbir, brothers of Army personnel Aurangzeb join Indian Army during Enrolment Parade of 100 New Recruits, today in Rajouri. Aurangzeb was abducted & later killed by terrorists, when he was on his way home on June 14, 2018. Mohammed Tariq, 23, and Mohammed Shabbir, 21, attended an enrolment parade of 100 new recruits in the Territorial Army in Rajouri on Monday, according to a defence spokesperson. “They were enrolled into a territorial battalion on Monday and now they will undergo training at Punjab Regimental Centre,” the spokesperson said.They posed with their parents Mohammed Hanif and Raaj Begum after donning the olive green. Hanif is also a former army man. Aurangzeb was abducted in Pulwama and later killed by armed terrorists on June 14, 2018, when he was on his way back home in Poonch to celebrate Eid with his family. He was a rifleman in the army’s 44 Rashtriya Rifles.
Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 313, the fifth Dornier aircraft squadron was commissioned into the Indian Navy by Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM AVSM ADC Chief of the Naval Staff at an impressive ceremony held at Naval Air Enclave, Meenambakkam, today, on 22 Jul 19. Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, AVSM, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Rear Admiral KJ Kumar VSM, Flag Officer Commanding Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area (FOTNA) and a host of other dignitaries were also present during the commissioning ceremony.
Addressing the gathering Admiral Karambir Singh said that, “Commissioning of INAS 313 marks yet another milestone in our efforts towards enhancing maritime security and safeguarding our nation’s maritime interests”. He also emphasised the importance of India maintaining an edge over its adversaries in defence preparedness. The developing geo-political situation in the region needs to be monitored constantly. It is therefore, necessary to maintain surveillance over the Bay of Bengal, Palk Bay and adjoining regions. The strategic position of the squadron will give the nation, dominance over the North Eastern part of the Indian Ocean which also consists of trade routes.
The Squadron will be operating from Chennai International Airport. With commissioning of INAS 313, the State of Tamil Nadu will have three naval air bases; which is the highest number for any Coastal State. INS Rajali at Arakkonam and INS Parundu at Ramnad are the other two air bases in Tamil Nadu.
INAS 313 derives its name ‘Sea Eagle’ from the bird of prey family Accipitridae. The insignia of the squadron depicts a ‘Greater Spotted Eagle’ searching over the vast blue and white sea waves. ‘Greater Spotted Eagle’ is a large bird of prey and has good sensory capabilities, symbolising the envisaged role of the squadron. The Squadron will operate Dornier aircraft which is a multi-role Short Range Maritime Reconnaissance (SRMR) aircraft manufactured by HAL, under license from RUAG Aerospace. The aircraft is used for maritime surveillance, Search and Rescue Operations and to provide targeting data to weapon platforms. Contributing towards indigenous development and self-reliance through “Make in India”, Navy is procuring 12 new Dornier aircraft from HAL with improved sensors and equipment including glass cockpit, advanced surveillance radar, Electronic Intelligence (ELINT), optical sensors and networking features. These aircraft are being delivered in a phased manner to the Indian Navy.
INAS 313 is commanded by Cdr Vivek Koman, an accomplished and experienced Dornier test pilot with extensive operational experience.
If you are reading this then I am pretty sure you are already in for a hell of a ride who did not give up and made it in his 12th attempt. I have seen everything and have felt every emotion that an armed forces aspirant goes through. I have slept on platforms, dormitory, travelled in general compartments, slept in the alley of the sleeper trains, woken up with dreams of getting recommended, left important team-client meetings and exams for SSBs and finally cried for an hour on getting recommended. Repeated failed attempts had exhausted me and I was nearing the last eligible age limits. I always tried to give my best to improve my personality traits according to the demands of ssb and every decision or action I took in my profession and personal life revolved around this.
According to me, SSB is a reflection of our life. Thinking of being good in only 5 days of SSB process won’t fetch you recommendation. The personality is required to be analysed and moulded based on your weakness and it does not happen overnight as it takes time. Anyone can clear SSB based on two conditions. First one is, those who clear SSB in is the first attempt had OLQs since an early age. The second one is, those who take various attempts have to mould there personality thereby practicing OLQs in their day to day life to earn a recommendation.
Almost in every closing ceremony of screening and conference results the assessors use to advise us to be professional as much as you can and I strived to be professionally competent and mentally robust day by day thereby earning 1st bucket in two consecutive years at my office. Giving my best each and every day made me become the best version of my self every passing day. I always believed that what I am doing is getting me closer to the recommendation.
Since last three years I have been actively participating in half marathons, 1k run, 5k run, 15k run, 20k cycling, and 50k cycling championships and following up with my hobbies of reading books and photography to have a dynamic personality. Sacrifices done in the past will be paid in the future is what I always believed into and that made me stay out of my comfort zone every second.
Now I would like to share my experience in 5 days SSB process Day 1:-350 candidates reported on the first day. Screening process started and we were made to go through verbal and non-verbal test series. I tried to complete as many as I can by maintaining focus and consistency. Then we were shown a picture to which we had to right the action and a story within 4 minutes. What here I would like to suggest is make a practical and reasonable story and try to relate the story with ur real-life experiences or else try to keep the main character in place of you and think what you could have done using your utter common sense if you were kept in place of him. The results were announced. Total 40 candidates got screened in and I was allotted chest no. 39.
Day2:-We were already briefed by CHM to report at 6:30 am for our psychology test. Test started and we were shown 11 pictures followed by a blank story. Absolutely and accurate observation is the key to TAT. I tried my best to reflect the actions and emotions shown in the picture to be seen in my stories. I was able to relate most of the stories with my hobbies and work-life thereby maintaining the soul theme of the story. According to me, WAT is a reflection of ur qualities and characteristics. Try to maintain the response to words shown in WAT revolving around your personality. Be professional and reasonable when it comes to SRT and try to maintain the consistency of ur responses throughout as many situations will be repeated with minimal modifications. SD is a reflection of our personality and can be prepared well in advance.
Day3:-We reported for GTO at 6:30 am. Topics were given and we were made to discuss them. Key to GD is politeness and etiquette when you deliver your point and general awareness to add weight to your points. In GPE you need to be a problem solver who is good in tactical, administrative, organisational and planning abilities. Read instructions carefully and mentally note down minute details including time and distance. Ensure the resources available at your disposal are utilised to the maximum. Speak deliberately and ensure that the whole group is listening to you. Try to be a spokesperson for your group. In PGT plan and make appropriate use of other members of the group, give them responsibility without bossing over them keeping in view the principle- the right man for the right job. Never lose temper or shout at others but be patient and careful and show a friendly and cordial approach. In snake race during our first obstacle, we were at last to finish but finished up with the first position with utter cooperation. Then for the HGT maintain cooperation and coordination with the group members. In LECTURETTE command over language is required added by awareness to it. Remember your introduction must be interesting, the main body put across in a logical, systematic and forceful manner and the conclusion natural and brief.
Day4:- It started with individual obstacles and I managed to complete 13. In CT I had a long conversation with GTO for about 20minutes in which he asked about my job, personal life, achievements, hobbies, interests, what improvements I made and how I overcame difficulties and obstacles at my profession and personal life. The difficulty level of CT was high and somehow I managed to complete it. Whole group coordination was shown in FGT.
My interview was scheduled on the 4th day after GTO. I dressed up and went for the interview. The whole interview was based on my PIQ. The interview is a clear reflection of what you are in real life. Try to be as much as professionally competent and responsible as much as you can in your day to day like. Take your time and do concentrated research on your hobbies and interests. Improving your personality is a dynamic process that will make you sail through the interview. My interview lasted for about an hour.
Day 5:- It didn’t take even more than a min after the call of the last candidate and I was called in. I started thinking it can a straight no or yes. I even started playing my journey back home when I was walking to the conference room. The IO asked me how do I relate my real-life experience with SSB the followed by my stay in SSB and food. The psychologist came and announced my chest no. 39 and tears started rolling down my eyes. I had a glimpse of the long struggle I have been to and cried for half an hour. Called my father who is a serving JCO in Indian Air Force that main recommend ho gaya and I am gonna be the first officer in my family.
Ex Garuda 2019, a bilateral Indo-French large force employment warfare exercise hosted by French Air Force (FAF) from 01 to 12 Jul 19 at Mont-de-Marsan France, was successfully completed with the IAF contingent landing back in India on 19 Jul 19. Garuda-VI was the largest international air training exercise for the year 2019. The IAF contingent consisted of 134 air-warriors. The participating aircraft included four Su-30 MKI fighters besides one IL-78 and two C-17 aircraft that provided logistic support during induction and de-induction. The contingent departed for the exercise from India on 25 Jun 19 with an objective of operating in the International environment at Mont-de-Marsan, France.
Objectives for the exercise were to foster closer relationship between India and France so as to promote interoperability through exchange of knowledge and experience. The exercise ensured that the participating forces were exposed to operational environment in an international scenario. Garuda VI was planned in two phases. In these phases, both IAF and FAF flew missions involving Large Force Engagement (LFE) air combat exercises in near realistic environment and exchanged best practices towards enhancing our operational capability. IAF undertook operations both by day and by night. During the exercise, IAF maintenance crew ensured 100% serviceability of all assets, thus ensuring that all missions were flown on all days as planned.
Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Vice Chief of Air Staff visited the IAF contingent during the exercise and also flew in the final mission. Mr. Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Ambassador of India to France & General Philippe Lavigne, Chief of Staff of the French Air Force and Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria interacted with GARUDA participants during the closing ceremony of Exercise Garuda-VI on 12 Jul 19. IAF appreciated FAF for the professional conduct of the exercise and overall excellent support provided.
Participation in an International air exercise assumes importance in view of the continued engagement of the IAF with friendly foreign countries. Over the last decade, IAF has been actively participating in operational exercises hosted by various countries, wherein collaborative engagements have been undertaken with the best air forces in the world. It was a unique, fascinating and timeless learning at the exercise for the IAF contingent. The Operational lessons learnt by IAF during the exercise will assist IAF in adding more teeth to its overall war waging capabilities and assist us in better jointmanship with the friendly forces.
MS Dhoni’s request to train with the Indian Army has been approved by General Bipin Rawat. He would train with the Parachute Regiment battalion. Some part of the training is also expected to take place in J&K. Army won’t allow Dhoni to be part of any active Op.
