Overview
Organisation: Territorial Army.
Total Vacancies: 1,426 soldier-posts.
Posts include:
Soldier (General Duty) – ~1,372 posts
Soldier (Clerk) – ~7 posts
Soldier (Chef Community) – ~19 posts
Other trades (Chef Special, Mess Cook, ER, Steward, Artisan Metallurgy/Wood, Hair‐Dresser, Tailor, House Keeper, Washerman) in small numbers.
Eligibility & Qualification
Age Limit: Minimum 18 years, maximum 42 years.
Educational Qualifications:
Soldier (General Duty): Must have passed Class 10th/Matric with at least ~45% aggregate and minimum ~33% in each subject.
Soldier (Clerk): Must have passed Class 12 (10+2) in any stream with ~60% aggregate and min ~50% in each subject. Also mandatory 50% in English & Maths/Accounts/Book-keeping in Class 12.
Tradesmen (most other roles): Class 10 pass, minimum ~33% in each subject.
House Keeper & Mess Cook: Class 8 pass.
Important Dates & Application Mode
The notification was released around mid-October 2025.
Starting date for applications (or registration) around 15 November 2025.
Last date for applying: 01 December 2025.
Mode of application: Online (or rally-based recruitment) depending on region.
Some recruitment centres mention walk-in / rally-style screening from 15 Nov to 1 Dec 2025.
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Selection Process
Document Verification
Physical Fitness / Physical Efficiency Tests
Trade Test (for tradesmen)
Written Examination / Screening Test (for certain posts)
Medical Examination
Salary / Pay Scale
The salary is stated as “as per TA rules”. One source mentions salary band approx ₹ 21,700 – ₹ 69,100 (Level-3 of Indian Army pay matrix) for soldier posts.
Important Notes
Ensure you check the official notification PDF to confirm exact trade, category, reservation, region, and posting units.
Pay attention to the eligibility criteria especially age, qualification, and trade specification – varying by post.
The recruitment rally format means you may have to physically attend a screening in your region.
Since last date is 1 Dec 2025 (in most cases), don’t wait until last minute to apply.
The “walk-in” / “direct rally” type recruitment means you’ll need all documents (education, age proof, trade certificate if any) ready.
Location of posting: All India (various battalions of TA) – be prepared for mobility.