The Territorial Army (TA) has announced a recruitment rally for Soldier Posts, with various notifications mentioning different post numbers, though 1529 posts are specifically highlighted in some.

📅 Key Recruitment Details (Based on an aggregate of recent notifications for Soldier Posts)

Component	Detail
Organization	Territorial Army (TA)
Post Name	Soldier (General Duty), Soldier (Clerk), Soldier (Tradesmen)
Approximate Vacancy	Varies by Unit/Command (e.g., 1529, 1422, 500, 752 posts mentioned across different notifications)
Age Limit	18 to 42 Years (as of the last date of application/rally)
Application Mode	Offline (Rally-based)
Application Start Date	Tentatively November 15, 2025
Application/Rally End Date	Tentatively December 14, 2025 (Varies by location/command)
Official Website	territorialarmy.in

🎯 Eligibility Criteria (Educational Qualification)

Post Category	Minimum Educational Qualification	Key Requirements
Soldier (General Duty – GD)	Class 10th / Matric Pass	45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject.
Soldier (Clerk)	10+2 / Intermediate Pass in any stream	60% marks in aggregate, minimum 50% in each subject. Mandatory 50% in English and Maths/Accounts/Book Keeping in Class 12th.
Soldier Tradesmen (Except House Keeper & Mess Keeper)	Class 10th Pass	Min 33% in each subject; no aggregate stipulation.
Soldier Tradesmen (House Keeper & Mess Keeper)	Class 8th Pass	Min 33% in each subject; no aggregate stipulation.

💪 Physical Standards

Parameter	Male Candidates (Minimum)	Relaxation
Height	160 cm	157 cm for candidates from the Eastern Himalayan Region, Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Ladakhis (specific regions apply).
Chest	77 cm (Unexpanded)	Minimum expansion of 5 cm is mandatory.
Weight	Proportionate to Height and Age (as per Army Medical Standards)	Proportionate to Height and Age (as per Army Medical Standards)

📋 Application and Selection Process

Application Process (Rally-based/Offline)

The recruitment for Soldier posts is typically conducted through recruitment rallies organized by the respective Territorial Army Group Headquarters/Units on a zonal basis.

1. Check Notification: Candidates must refer to the specific official rally notification on the Territorial Army official website, territorialarmy.in, or in newspapers for their region/zone.
2. Reporting to Rally Site: Eligible candidates are advised to report directly to the specified Rally Venue on the designated date and time for their domicile/district, along with the required original documents and photocopies. There is usually no separate online application for these soldier rallies.

Selection Process

The selection process generally includes the following stages:

• Document Verification (DV): Verification of original educational, domicile, and other required certificates.
• Physical Fitness Test (PFT): Includes events like 1.6 Km Run, Pull Ups, Balance, and 9 Feet Ditch.
• Physical Standards Test (PST): Measurement of height, weight, and chest.
• Trade Test: Only for Tradesmen and a mandatory IT/Computer Proficiency Test for Soldier (Clerk) posts.
• Medical Examination: Conducted by a military medical board.
• Written Exam (Common Entrance Examination – CEE): Held for candidates who clear the above stages.
• Final Merit List: Based on performance in the written exam and other tests.

LINK-https://territorialarmy.in/

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