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Territorial Army Rally Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline for 1426 Soldier Posts
Territorial Army Soldier Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Company Name | Territorial Army |
| Post Name | Soldier |
| No of Posts | 1426 |
| Qualification | 12TH, 10TH |
| Age Limit | 18 to 42 years |
| Start Date for Apply | 15-11-2025 |
| Last Date for Apply | 01-12-2025 |
| Official Website | ncs.gov.in |
Territorial Army Soldier Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
| Post | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Soldier (General Duty) | 1372 |
| Soldier (Clerk) | 07 |
| Soldier (Chef Community) | 19 |
| Soldier (Chef Spl) | 03 |
| Soldier (Mess Cook) | 02 |
| Soldier (ER) | 03 |
| Soldier (Steward) | 02 |
| Soldier (Artisan Metallurgy) | 02 |
| Soldier (Artisan Wood Work) | 02 |
| Soldier (Hair Dresser) | 05 |
| Soldier (Tailor) | 01 |
| Soldier (House Keeper) | 03 |
| Soldier (Washerman) | 04 |
Eligibility Criteria
Soldier (General Duty): Must have passed Class 10th/Matric with at least 45% marks in aggregate and a minimum of 33% in each subject. For boards using a grading system, a minimum of D Grade (33-40) in individual subjects or a grade that corresponds to 33% in each subject, with an overall aggregate of C2 grade or equivalent, corresponding to 45% in aggregate.
Soldier (Clerk): Must have passed 10+2/Intermediate in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science) with at least 60% marks in aggregate and a minimum of 50% in each subject. It is mandatory to secure at least 50% in English and Maths/Accounts/Bookkeeping in Class 12th.
Soldier Tradesmen (All Trades except House Keeper & Mess Cook): Must have passed Class 10th with no minimum aggregate percentage requirement, but a minimum of 33% is required in each subject.
Soldier Tradesmen (House Keeper & Mess Cook): Must have passed Class 8th, with no minimum aggregate percentage requirement, but a minimum of 33% must be obtained in each subject.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
- Maximum Age limit: 42 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
Physical Standards
Height: 160 cm (157 cm for Eastern Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Darjeeling/Garhwal/Kumaon regions).
Chest: 77 cm (76 cm unexpanded) with 5 cm expansion for males.
Weight: Proportionate to height and age per Army Medical Standards.
Relaxations: Sons/Ex-Servicemen/War Widows (2 cm height, 2 kg weight, 1 cm chest); Outstanding Sportsmen (3 cm/3 kg/3 cm).
Other: Indian citizen; not in armed forces reserves/CAPF/police; no criminal convictions; max one living wife. Zone III candidates eligible for 154 TA Battalion; Andaman/Nicobar only for 172 TA Battalion.
How to Apply for Territorial Army Soldier Recruitment 2025
Applications are rally-based—no separate online form mentioned. Attend your area’s rally with documents. Verify domicile via official sources.Check Eligibility and Zone: Refer to notification Appendix A for your unit/center.
Prepare Documents: Originals + photocopies (10th/12th certificates, ID proof, domicile, caste certificate if applicable).
Report to Rally Center: Arrive by 1000 hrs on scheduled date. Undergo screening.
No Fee: Exempt for all categories.
Prepare Documents: Originals + photocopies (10th/12th certificates, ID proof, domicile, caste certificate if applicable).
Report to Rally Center: Arrive by 1000 hrs on scheduled date. Undergo screening.
No Fee: Exempt for all categories.
Important Dates
- Starting Date for Apply: 15-11-2025
- Last Date for Apply: 01-12-2025
| Date | District Name |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2025 | Gujarat, Goa & the Union Territories of Pondicherry, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu and Lakshadweep. All districts of Telangana & Gujarat State. |
| 16 Nov 2025 | Following 04 districts of State of Maharashtra: Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Sindhudurg. |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Following 11 districts of State of Maharashtra: Solapur, Thane, Wardha, Washim, Beed, Bhandara, Latur, Nagpur, Nanded, Buldhana & Dhule. |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Following 11 districts of State of Maharashtra: Ahmednagar, Akola, Amaravati, Ch Sambhaji Nagar, Gadchiroli, Jalna, Ratnagiri, Dharashiv, Palghar, Nandurbar & Jalgaon. |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Following 10 districts of State of Maharashtra: Chandrapur, Gondiya, Hingoli, Yavatmal, Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Nashik, Parbhani, Pune & Raigad. |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Following 24 districts of State of Karnataka. |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Following 24 districts of State of Karnataka: Koppal, Dharwad, Chikkaballapura, Kolar, Tumakuru, Chitradurga, Chamarajanagara, Kodagu, Hassan, Bagalkote, Kalaburgi, Ballari, Bidar, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Raichur, Gadag, Haveri, Vijayanagara, Yadgiri, Vijayapura, Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada & Udupi. |
| 22 Nov 2025 | Following 07 districts of State of Karnataka: Ramanagara, Mysore, Mandya, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Davanagere & Belagavi. |
| 23 Nov 2025 | Following 14 districts of State of Rajasthan: Ajmer, Banswara, Barmer, Beawar, Bharatpur, Chittorgarh, Churu, Dausa, Dholpur, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur & Khairthal-Tijara. |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Following 14 districts of State of Rajasthan: Bhilwara, Bikaner, Bundi, Alwar, Didwana Kuchaman, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh, Deeg, Jhalawar, Kota, Sirohi, Rajsamand, Salumbar, & Udaipur. |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Following 13 districts of State of Rajasthan: Jalore, Jhunjhunu, Karauli, Nagaur, Pali, Sawai-Madhopur, Sri Ganganagar, Sikar, Tonk, Balotra, Kotputli-Behror, Phalodi & Baran. |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Reserve day |
| 27 Nov 2025 | All districts of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat & Kerala State. |
| 28 Nov 2025 | All districts of Tamil Nadu, Gujarat & Kerala State. |
| 29 Nov 2025 to 01 Dec 2025 | Reserve days for Documents Checking, Trade Tests, Medical Tests etc of pending cases of screened candidates. |
Selection Process
- Document Verification (DV)
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Written Exam
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
Salary and Benefits After Joining TA Soldier 2025
- Basic Pay: ₹21,700–₹69,100 (Level 3) + ₹5,200 MSP during service/training.
- Allowances: DA, kit maintenance, camp pay (₹500/day), travel subsidy.
- Perks: Free medical, rations, pension, priority in govt jobs post-service.
