The Territorial Army (TA) Rally Recruitment for Soldier posts in 2025 is primarily conducted through offline rallies across various commands (Eastern, Southern, Central, etc.), with a total of around 1400 to 1529 vacancies released across different units. The process is for gainfully employed citizens who wish to serve the nation part-time.
🇮🇳 Territorial Army Soldier Posts Recruitment 2025: Key Details
1. 📅 Important Dates
- Application/Rally Start Date: November 15, 2025 (Tentative, varies by zone/unit)
- Application/Rally Last Date: December 14, 2025 (Tentative, varies by zone/unit)
- Application Mode: Offline Rally (Candidates must report directly to the rally venue with all required documents).
2. 🎯 Vacancy and Post Details
Multiple notifications cover different zones, with a combined focus on Soldier and Tradesmen posts.
| Command/Zone | Tentative Vacancy | Posts Covered |
| Eastern Command (Zone 3) | ~1529 posts | Soldier GD, Clerk, Tradesmen (Chef, Washerman, House Keeper, etc.) |
| Southern Command | ~1422 posts | Soldier GD, Clerk, Tradesmen |
| Central Command (Zone 2) | ~752 posts | Soldier GD, Clerk, Tradesmen |
3. ✅ Eligibility Criteria (Age and Education)
Age Limit (All Posts)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years (as on the date of recruitment)
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Mandatory % |
| Soldier (General Duty – GD) | Class 10th / Matric pass | 45% aggregate and 33% in each subject. |
| Soldier (Clerk) | 10+2 / Intermediate pass in any stream | 60% aggregate and 50% in each subject. Must have 50% in English and Maths/Accounts/Book Keeping in Class 12th. |
| Soldier (Tradesmen 10th Pass) (e.g., Chef, Washerman) | Class 10th pass | No aggregate required, but 33% in each subject. |
| Soldier (Tradesmen 8th Pass) (e.g., House Keeper, Mess Keeper) | Class 8th pass | No aggregate required, but 33% in each subject. |
4. 📏 Physical Standards (Male)
| Parameter | Standard | Relaxation |
| Height | Minimum 160 cm | 157 cm for candidates domiciled in the Eastern Himalayan Region and Indian Domicile Gorkhas/Garhwalis/Ladakhis. |
| Weight | Minimum 50 kg (48 kg for Tradesmen 8th Pass) | Proportionate to height and age. |
| Chest | Minimum 77 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm. | – |
Note: For Female Candidates, the minimum height is generally 157 cm, with relaxations for specific regions.
🏃 Selection Process (Rally Based)
The selection is conducted at the rally venue and is a multi-stage process:
- Document Verification (DV): Initial screening of all necessary original documents.
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT):
- 1.6 Km Run
- Pull Ups
- Balance
- 9 Feet Ditch
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Checking of height, weight, and chest.
- Trade Test: (Only for Tradesmen and Clerk posts) Assessing practical skills or IT/computer proficiency.
- Medical Examination: Conducted by an Army Medical Team at the rally site.
- Written Examination (Common Entrance Examination – CEE): Candidates who qualify the PFT/PMT/Medical will appear for the CEE at a later date.
- Final Merit List: Based on performance in the CEE and other tests.
📝 How to Apply (Rally/Offline)
For the Soldier/Jawan posts in the Territorial Army, you do not need to submit a formal application online or offline beforehand. The process is direct reporting to the recruitment rally site.
- Check Official Notification: Download and check the official notification from the Territorial Army website (
territorialarmy.in) for your specific State/District/Command (Zone) to confirm the exact rally dates and venue. - Gather Documents: Collect the originals and multiple attested photocopies of all required documents, including:
- Education Certificates (8th/10th/12th Mark Sheets and Certificates)
- Domicile/Nativity Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Character Certificate (latest)
- Unmarried/Married Certificate
- Aadhaar Card / PAN Card
- 15-20 Passport-size Photographs
- Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) proof (as gainfully employed is a mandatory criterion)
- Report to Venue: Report directly to the specified Rally Venue on the date and time designated for your district/state (usually 5:00 AM) to participate in the Physical and Document checks.
