Here are the detailed key points for the Territorial Army (Soldier) recruitment for 1,426 posts (2025).
Overview
Organisation: Territorial Army (India)
Posts: Soldier (General Duty) + various specialized/tradesmen posts — 1,426 vacancies.
Application mode: Rally/Walk-in/Recruitment rally format (region-wise) rather than purely online.
Job locations: All India (specific units/infantry battalions, etc)
Vacancy / Post Break-Up
Approximate distribution of the 1,426 posts:
Soldier (General Duty): ~1,372 posts
Soldier (Clerk): 07 posts
Soldier (Chef Community): 19 posts
Soldier (Chef Special): 03 posts
Soldier (Mess Cook): 02 posts
Soldier (ER): 03 posts
Soldier (Steward): 02 posts
Soldier (Artisan Metallurgy): 02 posts
Soldier (Artisan Wood Work): 02 posts
Soldier (Hair Dresser): 05 posts
Soldier (Tailor): 01 post
Soldier (House Keeper): 03 posts
Soldier (Washerman): 04 posts
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: Minimum 18 years; Maximum 42 years (as commonly indicated)
Educational Qualification:
For Soldier (GD): Typically Class 10th / Matric pass with required percentages.
For Clerk: Class 12th/Intermediate pass with specified marks.
For Tradesmen posts: Varies (sometimes Class 8/10) depending on trade.
Important Dates
Application / Rally start date: 15 November 2025.
Application / Rally end date: 01 December 2025.
Selection Process
Document verification / biometric check
Physical Fitness Test (PFT) & Physical Standards Test (PST)
Written Test or screening (for some trades/posts)
Trade test (where applicable)
Medical Examination