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Key Facts: Territorial Army Officer Exam

100 MCQs

Total questions in the Territorial Army Officer CBT

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120 Mins

Total duration of the written exam

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-0.33 Marks

Negative marking penalty for wrong answers

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40% / 50%

Sectional and aggregate qualifying thresholds

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₹500

Application fee for all candidates

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18–42 Yrs

Age eligibility bracket for civilian candidates

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The Territorial Army Officer entrance exam is a 100-question, 120-minute computer-based test with a ₹500 fee. It employs a marking scheme of +1 mark for correct answers and a penalty of -0.33 marks for incorrect answers. The syllabus typically covers Reasoning (40%), General Knowledge (30%), and English (30%). Qualifying standards require a minimum of 40% per section and 50% in aggregate, though actual shortlisting cut-offs are higher. This practice bank offers 100 questions covering topics from this three-part blueprint.

Sample Territorial Army Officer Practice Questions

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1Find the missing number in the series: 5, 11, 23, 47, 95, ?.

A.191

B.189

C.190

D.192

Explanation: The pattern is: term * 2 + 1. Specifically: 5 * 2 + 1 = 11; 11 * 2 + 1 = 23; 23 * 2 + 1 = 47; 47 * 2 + 1 = 95; 95 * 2 + 1 = 191.

2If in a certain code 'ARMY' is written as 'BSNZ', how is 'BATTLE' written in that code?

A.CBUUMF

B.CBUTMF

C.CBUSLF

D.CBUUMG

Explanation: Each letter is shifted by +1: A+1=B, R+1=S, M+1=N, Y+1=Z. So BATTLE becomes B+1=C, A+1=B, T+1=U, T+1=U, L+1=M, E+1=F. So 'CBUUMF'.

3Pointing to a photograph, a man said, 'I have no brother or sister but that man's father is my father's son.' Whose photograph was it?

A.His son's photograph

B.His own photograph

C.His father's photograph

D.His nephew's photograph

Explanation: Since the speaker has no brother or sister, 'my father's son' must be himself. Therefore, the statement simplifies to 'that man's father is myself', making the photograph his son's.

4A person walks 15 m towards East, then turns left and walks 10 m, then turns left again and walks 15 m. How far is he from his starting point?

A.10 m

B.15 m

C.25 m

D.5 m

Explanation: The Eastward and Westward movements cancel out (15 m East, then 15 m West). The net displacement is the vertical movement of 10 m North.

5Choose the odd one out from the given options.

A.Rifle

B.Pistol

C.Sword

D.Cannon

Explanation: Rifle, pistol, and cannon are all firearms (projectile weapons), whereas a sword is a melee/bladed weapon.

6If '+' means 'x', '-' means '÷', 'x' means '+' and '÷' means '-', then find the value of: 30 + 5 - 3 x 10 ÷ 2.

A.58

B.60

C.56

D.62

Explanation: Substitute the symbols: 30 × 5 ÷ 3 + 10 − 2. Applying BODMAS with × and ÷ evaluated left to right: 30 × 5 = 150, then 150 ÷ 3 = 50, then 50 + 10 − 2 = 58.

7In a row of 50 students, A is 15th from the left end. What is his position from the right end?

A.36th

B.35th

C.37th

D.34th

Explanation: Position from right end = Total - Position from left + 1 = 50 - 15 + 1 = 36th.

8Find the missing term in the sequence: C, E, H, L, ?, W.

A.Q

B.P

C.R

D.O

Explanation: Letter positions: C(3), E(5), H(8), L(12). Differences are +2, +3, +4. The next difference is +5, leading to position 17, which is 'Q'. Position 17 + 6 = 23, which is 'W'.

9Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term: General : Army :: Admiral : ?.

A.Navy

B.Fleet

C.Air Force

D.Coast Guard

Explanation: A General is the highest rank in the Army, and an Admiral is the highest rank in the Navy.

10Find the odd one out.

A.121

B.144

C.169

D.180

Explanation: 121 (11^2), 144 (12^2), and 169 (13^2) are perfect squares. 180 is not a perfect square.

About the Territorial Army Officer Exam

The Territorial Army Officer entrance written examination is a computer-based screening test designed for gainfully employed civilian professionals who wish to serve in the Indian Army in a part-time capacity. The paper contains 100 multiple-choice questions to be completed in a composite time of 2 hours. The sections include Reasoning, General Knowledge, and English. The exam carries a penalty of one-third (0.33) mark for every incorrect answer. Candidates must secure at least 40% in each section and 50% overall to be eligible for shortlisting for the Preliminary Interview Board (PIB) and subsequent Service Selection Board (SSB) interviews.

Exam sponsor: Territorial Army Directorate, Indian Army. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

2 hours (120 minutes)

Passing Score

Minimum 40% in each section and 50% in aggregate overall.

Exam / Certification Fees

₹500 for all candidates.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

40%

Reasoning

Logical patterns, series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, syllogisms, and spatial reasoning.

30%

General Knowledge

Indian history, polity, geography, economics, general science, international events, and defense-specific awareness.

30%

English

Grammar, syntax, prepositions, active/passive voice, direct/indirect speech, idioms, synonyms/antonyms, and error detection.

Preparing for the Territorial Army Officer Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Minimum 40% in each section and 50% in aggregate overall.
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: 2 hours (120 minutes)
Exam / certification fees: ₹500 for all candidates. Official sources

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Territorial Army Officer: Suggested Study Strategy

1Dedicate ample time to the Reasoning section, as it represents the largest block at 40% of the total questions.

2Since there is a 0.33 negative marking penalty, avoid wild guessing and only answer questions you are confident about or can narrow down logically.

3Stay updated on current affairs, geopolitics, and developments in the Indian Armed Forces for the GK section.

4Revise basic English grammar rules, idioms, and vocabulary to secure high marks in the English section.

5Practice full-length 100-question tests in under 2 hours to learn to budget your time effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply for the Territorial Army?

Gainfully employed Indian citizens (both male and female) aged between 18 and 42 who hold a graduate degree from a recognized university and meet physical standards are eligible.

What is the negative marking scheme?

Yes. Every incorrect answer results in a deduction of 0.33 marks (one-third of a mark) from the total score.

What are the passing criteria for the written test?

Candidates must obtain at least 40% marks in each individual part of the paper and a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate to qualify.

What is the application fee?

The application fee is ₹500 for all candidates and must be paid online during registration.

How do I apply for the Territorial Army Officer entry?

Applications can be submitted online during the official registration window on the recruitment portal: https://www.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in.