Territorial Army Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 1426 Posts
Territorial Army Group Headquarters Southern Command is calling for Latest Indian Army Jobs in different Infantry Battalions (Territorial Army) for Indian citizens who qualify. Recruitment rallies are being organized from November 15, 2025 to December 1, 2025 at various centers in India. Selection shall be fair, transparent and on merit basis. Candidates are warned against paying bribe or approaching unscrupulous agents pretending to be recruiters. Verify you qualify under the eligibility criteria, such as educational qualifications, age limit and physical standards.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Soldier (General Duty) | 1372 |
| Soldier (Chef Community) | 19 |
| Soldier (Mess Cook) | 2 |
| Soldier (Steward) | 3 |
| Soldier (Artisan Wood Work) | 2 |
| Soldier (Tailor) | 1 |
| Soldier (Washerman) | 4 |
| Soldier (Clerk) | 7 |
| Soldier (Chef Special) | 3 |
| Soldier (Equipment Repairer) | 3 |
| Soldier (Artisan Metallurgy) | 2 |
| Soldier (Hair Dresser) | 5 |
| Soldier (House Keeper) | 3 |
| Total Posts | 1426 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Soldier (General Duty) |
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| Soldier (Clerk) |
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| Soldier (Tradesmen, except House Keeper & Mess Keeper) |
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| Soldier (Tradesmen: House Keeper & Mess Keeper) |
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Physical Standards
| Parameter | Requirement |
| Height | 160 cm (157 cm for Eastern Himalayan Region, Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Ladakhis) |
| Chest | 82 cm (77 cm unexpanded) |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age per Army Medical Standards |
Important Dates
- Recruitment Rally: November 15, 2025 – December 1, 2025
- Reporting Time: Candidates must report by 10:00 AM on the rally day; late entry denied.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years.
- Maximum Age: 42 years. (as on the date of recruitment)
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS/SC/ST: No fee specified (recruitment is free; beware of touts).
Application Mode
- Offline: The candidates must appear at the recruitment rally at the given center with documents.
Pay Scale
- Basic Pay: Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100/- per month (Level 3 of 7th Pay Commission, in embodiment/training periods; no regular salary for part-time service).
- Military Service Pay (MSP): Rs. 5,200/- per month (for all ranks during active service).
- Dearness Allowance (DA): Variable (currently around 50% of basic pay, from time to time altered in accordance with inflation).
- Total In-Hand Salary (Approximate): Rs. 25,000 – Rs. 30,000/- per month in body (basic pay, MSP, DA and other allowances).
Selection Process
- Physical Fitness Test: 1 Mile Run (timed, e.g., ≤5:30 min for 60 marks for 18-30 years), Pull-Ups (repetitions, e.g., 10+ for 40 marks for 18-30 years), Balance and 9 Feet Ditch (qualifying, no marks); run and pull-ups are qualifying only for Soldier Clerk.
- Medical Checkup according to Army standards.
- Trade Test for the specific trade: Clerk (IT/Computer Literacy), Tradesmen (trade-specific ability)
- Written Test (bilingual, English & Hindi): Soldier (General Duty/Tradesmen) with General Knowledge (40 marks), General Science (30 marks), Maths (30 marks) at least 32 marks to be successful; Soldier (Clerk) with General Knowledge/Science (20 marks), Maths/Computer Science (30 marks), English (50 marks) at least 40 marks to be successful; negative marking (+2 for right, -1 for wrong, 0 for not attempted).
- Screening/Aptitude Test for Home and Hearth units, if any.
- Final Merit List for clearing all applicable tests.
How to Apply for Territorial Army Recruitment 2025
- Visit https://www.ncs.gov.in and select “Job Fairs” or https://www.ncs.gov.in/_layouts/15/ncsp/calendar.aspx
- Select state (e.g., Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka) and district (e.g., Kolhapur, Secunderabad).
- Select “Defence/Military” or “All Industries” from industry dropdown.
- Territorial Army rally events for Nov 15 – Dec 01, 2025 will be available on the calendar.
- Click on the event for rally details and alert.
- Log in/register on NCS, complete the event registration form.
- Upload supporting documents (AADHAR, PAN, education certificates).
- Join the rally at 10:00 AM with original documents and two attested photocopies.
- Do not pay touts; recruitment is free.
FAQs
Recruitment rallies will be held between November 15, 2025 and December 1, 2025 at India’s different centers. The candidates must report to the respective centers punctually with documents, i.e., educational documents and identification documents. Reporting at the rallies is also needed in order to proceed further in the selection process.
It is based on merit and includes physical tests of fitness, medical examination and verification of documents. The shortlisted ones are also interviewed on the battalion requirement basis. It is transparent, equitable and effective in procedure. The candidates have to proceed as per official procedures and not employ the services of unauthorized agents.
Applications are submitted online from the website of Territorial Army. The applicants must fill up the form carefully, along with supporting documents within the time frame. Adherence to official guidelines guarantees an approved application and enhanced participation in recruitment rallies.
Important Links
| Official Notification | www.aavedan.co |
| Official Website | www.ncs.gov.in |
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Category
Location
Andaman and Nicobar, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal
Last date to apply
1 Dec, 2025
